office of the executive director
Executive Director
Dexter Yang is the Founder and Executive Director of GoodGovPH, Inc., a youth-led movement for good governance in the Philippines.
He also co-founded the local civic organization Sulong San Pablo and serves as Co-Chairperson of the San Pablo City Youth Development Council, spearheading initiatives for active youth participation in local governance and policy.
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman and is now taking up his Juris Doctor degree at the U.P. College of Law. He is also part of the YouthLed Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) Fellowship and was part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship for Civic Engagement hosted by the University of Nebraska Omaha.
In 2021, he was recognized as an "Outstanding Young Leader in Philanthropy" by Global Philanthropic for his commitment to youth service and the promotion of youth participation in governance.
office of the deputy executive director
Deputy Executive Director
Ina Marie Mallari graduated with a degree in Public Administration, magna cum laude, at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2019. She currently works at the Department of Education.
In 2019, she served as Co-Convenor of the Philippine Good Governance Summit, the largest gathering of young good governance advocates in the Philippines.
Secretariat
Secretary-General
Lou Gepuela is a Filipino citizen who believes that sustained public engagement with government and continued community empowerment is the missing link in fixing a significant portion of society's ills. He spent five years learning and applying process improvement, people management, and customer care skills in the local BPO industry.
He is also Secretary-General of the National Society of Parliamentarians, AltMobility, and a member of the United Nations Humanitarian Country Team in the Philippines - Community of Practice on Community Engagement
legal affairs
Director for Legal Affairs
Atty. Charles De Belen graduated from the San Beda College of Law in 2019 and passed the Bar Examinations in 2020. He currently works at the Philippine House of Representatives and is pursuing his Master of Science in Innovation and Business at the Asian Institute of Management.
Prior to passing the bar, Atty. Charles was a 20-time debate and mooting champion. He served as President of the San Beda Law Student Government and Editor of the San Beda Law Journal. He is also a San Beda Alumni Awardee for Excellence and Leadership.
Core Members
Arianne Joy Fabregas
Deputy Director for Legal Affairs
Members:
Atty. Dennis Aran Arbil
Atty. Julia Therese Pineda
Juan Paolo Artiaga
Jeremiah Mallari
Calvin Nico Peña
Reizzha Dannielle Razon
Honey Rose Samaniego
Benica Ventilacion
Charles John Villareal
Romar John Yepis
governance & public policy
Director for Governance & Public Policy
A full-time public officer, Lyndon Rom David serves as executive assistant to the Inspector General of the Internal Affairs Service of the Philippine National Police. He also leads a public affairs team engaged in governance and public policy work (research, communication, capacity-building, and advocacy) in a civil society organization.
A part-time student, Mr. David is working towards his Juris Doctor in the University of the Philippines College of Law. He is also involved in ongoing independent research projects on administrative law, institutional design, police accountability, politics in crises, and the intersection of human rights and criminal law.
Mr. David loosens up with food, music, and cultural escapades. He enjoys a quiet time of reading and reflection, combining Jesuit examen with elements of Taoist meditation and scholasticism. Mr. David also likes to spend some of his days in the kitchen brewing tea or cooking Asian comfort food.
Co-Director for Governance & Public Policy
Ervine Jules B. Sape
Core Members
Members:
Cristina Batalla
Patrick Bugarin
Fred Cruz
Lianne Depante
Miguel Carlo Gaspar
Christian James Gravador
Jharen Llada
Zeus Bryan Nicolas
Paula Joy Nono
Robin Charles Ramos, MBA, LPT
Anne Marie Rey
Krizia Rodriguez
Michaela Sabandal
Giovani Valdez
Michelle Marie Zambrano
education & training
Director for Education & Training
Bryan Ezra Gonzales
Core Members
Members:
Tobit Abao
Eisenhower Carlos II
Jefferson Estela
Paul Symon Fruto
Gian Nicole Hernandez
Anna Mae Jeramos
Harvey Lao
Angelika May Magtibay
Alexsan Marge Matugas
Jose Mari Onate
Christian Peralta
Paul Andrei Roset
communications
Director for Communications
Aster Joshua Mostrales graduated with a degree in Public Administration, magna cum laude, at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2019.
Since high school, he has been interested in the world of graphic design. Through the years, his interest evolved, delving into the world of advertising and branding. He is probably hunched over his laptop during his free time, churning out his next output and squeezing every last bit of his creative juice.
Core Members
Francia Denise M. Arizabal
Deputy Director for Creatives
Azhley M. De Quiroz
Deputy Director for Partnerships
Ivy Bernadette A. Sacdalan
Deputy Director for Publicity
Members:
Alexandra Brotonel
Julia Antonina Castellon
Mikhael de los Angeles
Jeric Doblon
Ralph Christian Domingo
Jairus Matthew Larona
Bea Legaspi
John Raymond Mabagos
David Jacob Manalang
Errol John Mondez
Kenneth Osabal
Leigh Ann Valles
finance & logistics
Director for Finance & Logistics
With creativity and innovation, Shannen Edwin Salvador-Dilapdilap has completed many marketing projects for major players in a variety of industries. He is an accomplished Accounts Manager, Production and Creative Director in the Advertising and Marketing Field. He has designed custom advertising campaigns for Smart, Asus and Unilever, to name a few. His experience spans everything from below-the-line to mass media. At the age of 26, Shannen has established his own PR and Creative Agency in Quezon City.
His visionary and creative perspective has earned him an opportunities to work and volunteer in local and international nongovernment organizations such as Philippine Red Cross - Red Cross Youth and the United Nations. In love with helping the community, he continues to serve as a youth advocate of international humanitarian law, sustainable development, and good governance.
Core Members
Kayla Maureen Claire S. Bautista
Deputy Director for Logistics
Carl Christian M. Lumberio
Deputy Director for Finance
Members:
Martson John T. Badilla
Nashryne Kyna T. Bautista
Kristine Diane R. Cariman
Anne Ria Marie C. Gatus
Neil Joshua V. Joloc
Mark Devon L. Maitim
Jan Reli Rivera
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