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Our team is made up of passionate leaders, innovators, and changemakers—each committed to empowering the next generation of Filipino talent. From program development to mentorship and community engagement, we work together to build an ecosystem where Filipinos can lead, innovate, and make an impact globally.
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, Chairman
Founded by Silicon Valley pioneer Dado Banatao, PhilDev invests in education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to break these barriers. Through scholarships, mentorship, and training programs, we equip Filipinos with the skills and support they need to thrive, lead, and create impact—locally and globally.

PhilDev Team

Frederick Blancas
PhilDev S&T - Manila Executive Director

Olivia de Jesus
PhilDev USA Executive Director

Zen Dimalanta

Julia Sevilla

Claudette Sevilla

Aimee Escal-Maloy

Samantha Chico

Bella del Rio

Arianne Arenas

Lara Somatiza

Louie Aclan

Giselle Gallangi

Abdul Villacenda
PhilDev USA - Board of Trustees

Cris Liban
Cris Liban
Chair

Paolo Malabuyo
Paolo Malabuyo
Vice Chair

Maria Banatao
Maria Banatao
Treasurer

Gloria Gil
Gloria Gil
Secretary

Rigoberto Advincula
Rigoberto Advincula

Diosdado "Dado" Banatao
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao
Chair Emeritus


Catherine Buan
Catherine Buan



Jones Castro
Jones Castro


Lynn Hess
Lynn Hess



Danilo Lopez
Danilo Lopez


Don Lopez
Don Lopez


Eric Manlunas
Eric Manlunas


Christina Oriel
Christina Oriel


Randy Reyes
Randy Reyes


Regina Manzana-Sawhney
Regina Manzana-Sawhney
PhilDev S&T Manila - Board of Trustees


Francisco 'Paco' Sandejas
Francisco ‘Paco’ Sandejas
Chair


Eric Tomacruz
Eric Tomacruz
Vice Chair


Art Tan
Art Tan


Martin Pascual
Martin Pascual



Diosdado "Dado" Banatao
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao



Jones Castro
Jones Castro


Ed Chua
Ed Chua


Mikey Cojuangco
Mikey Cojuangco



Danilo Lopez
Danilo Lopez


Christine Angco-Santos
Christine Angco-Santos


Ronna Reyes Sieh
Ronna Reyes Shieh


Doy Vea
Doy Vea
Board of Advisors


Kai Elmer Sotto


Sheila Marcelo


Gail Alvarez

