IACE - Key Persons


Alvin O. Prado

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Electronics Engineer
Mr. Prado is a Licensed Electronics Engineer and a Licensed Financial Advisor with a Master of Science in Energy Engineering degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman. With more than five years' experience, he has extensive knowledge in handling solar power systems (PV systems) projects in terms of design, operation, and maintenance, among others. He is proficient in the use of AutoCAD, ENACT Systems, HOMER Energy, PV analyzers, PVsyst, SketchUp, and Solar Pathfinder. He's also knowledgeable in the following areas: assembly and programming language, circuit design, MATLAB and Simulink, microelectronics, instrumentation and control, and semiconductors.

Arman A. Lapira

Mr. Lapira is a graduate from the University of Technology, Sydney with Bachelor's Degree in IT. He is an accomplished Senior Operations Manager with an intensive and extensive background on Service Delivery, Workforce and Capacity Planning, Training and Talent Development and Process Improvement. He is considered to be a 12-year BPO veteran driving business results

Atty. Ybanez

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Atty. Ybanez is the youngest Partner in "CMALaw", one of the top litigation firms in the Philippines. He is highly skilled when it comes to leadership and discipline. He served as President for the Junior Chamber International, the leading global organization of young active citizens aimed at creating positive change, and had a total of

Chris Jurald C. Mancelita

Mr. Mancelita is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Business Administration. He has Extensive Knowledge in Credit, Marketing and Operations. He has excellent People Relation Skills and Time Management Skills. He has worked for different companies including the ANZ Global Services as

Christopher Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Professional Trainer
Is an I.T. Professional Trainer for corporate clients in different industries and an esteemed leader of academics, corporate learning divisions. He is trained in the technical, conceptual and content development of Office Productivity, Database Management and Computer Programming. He is one of the most requested Information Technology (IT) Instructors; inclined to motivate and inspire professionals and students alike, giving them the chance to enhance their capabilities and skills on a world-class levelled sense of duty. He specializes in teaching and training clients on Microsoft Office Productivity, C Programming Language, Microsoft-based Programming Language, Database Management System, Software Engineering, Computer Architecture and Data Communication, Relational Database Management System, Information Management System. He handled Corporate Training for more than 50 different companies, industries and Government Departments alike including Coca-Cola, Jollibee Food Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, Filinvest Land, SM Supermalls, DILG, DepED, etc. all over the country and became one of the Certified Information Technology Trainers of the different Government institutions namely: Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Department of Trade and Industry and Pag-ibig. He is currently taking-up his Master's Degree for Information Technology (MSIT) at The Polytechnic University of The Philippines, Manila

Darwin C. Vargas

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
Mr Darwin Vargas graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics-Computer Science from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and obtained his Masters in Information Technology from the Technological University of the Philippines. He is currently Instructor I- (BSCS, BSIT, and BSIS) at the Technological University of the Philippines He teaches Computer Programming, System Analysis and Design, Software Engineering, Software Development and Deployment, Microcontroller Interfacing and Programming (Arduino, Raspberry PI), Database Management System, Digital Design and Switching Theosry, Data Structure and Algorithm, Operation Research, Programming Languages.

Dr. Ricardo CH. Costes

Job Titles:
  • D.P.B.a., FPSQua
Dr. Costes is a diplomat of the Philippine Board of Anesthesiologist and is currently Hospital Administration Quality Management Consultant of the Quezon City General Hospital. He graduated from the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, the oldest medical school in the Philippines. He is an Ateneo Graduate School for Business MHA degree holder. He was

Earl Leonard Einstein Yap Sebastian

Is an experienced professional with a background in online content feature writing, strategic planning, data management, research and analysis, government relations and administration, trade marketing, corporate brand communications. He graduated from the the University of Santo Tomas with the degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Business Administration and obtained his Masteral Degree […]

Erwin Glo

Mr. Erwin Globio has taught and provided quality IT seminars and training to students and IT Professionals both in Academic and Industry Setting in different schools and universities in the Philippines. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the Mondriaan Aura College, Olongapo City. He obtained various masteral degrees;

Erwin Lemuel Menguito Torio

Erwin is a successful and a longtime advocate of the BPO industry. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science from the Centro Escolar University, Mendiola Manila. His Career started as early as 2004, he was able to champion different positions and spearheaded different programs within several companies he has […]

Jerwyn Gutierrez Fernandez

Job Titles:
  • President of OnStrike Library Solutions
Mr. Fernandez is the president of OnStrike Library Solutions, a company that caters to various institutions across the country, providing them with expert technical support from its team of professional Information Technology (IT) experts. He has a Master's degree in Information Technology from Asia Pacific College and a Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree

Joedy Liza Cruel

She is a Masteral degree holder in Business Administration (MBA) from the De La Salle University, and is one of the most sought-after lecturers of the International Academy for Continuous Education for Financial Management and other management- related trainings. At an early age of 21, she was able to take part in the success of

Joey Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Entrepreneur
He is the EVP/COO of Rai Rai Ken, a Japanese restaurant in the Philippines which started in 1993 and has been the Market Leader for 20 years. He teaches Business and Strategic Planning.

Jorge E. Dioneda

He is a Certified FINTECH Professional from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has skills in connecting the different areas of risk management to capture and mitigate risks and convert them into business opportunity within the regulatory framework. He has worked for more than 15 years in banking risk management for Corporate Lending, Investment Banking, […]

Jose Arnel P. Juan

With three decades of experience, Mr. Juan has worn many hats over the years, particularly in the construction industry. He is currently studying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering degree, specializing in Construction Technology and Management. He has earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree and a Bachelor of Science in

Joseph Philmar Damasco

Job Titles:
  • Network Engineer
Joseph Philmar Damasco A dynamic network engineer who obtained his Master of Engineering with specialization in Computer Engineering at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and industry trainer with extensive knowledge, hands-on approach and technological mind-set for implementing IT network architecture. In-depth expertise in the configuration, troubleshooting, analysis, and optimization of computer network systems. Joseph also have a […] · Information and Communication Technology

Kevin Bustos Juliano

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
Paolo Jashima Bañez A graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines (UP), Ms. Bañez specializes in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Customer Service, Policy Review, Internal Investigations, Mutual Funds, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Insurance, Fraud, Control Testing, Research and Banking. She has years of experience as an Operational Risk Officer and […] · Administration · Banking and Finance · Risk management A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Arellano University, Mr. Juliano's expertise lies in information technology and computer science. He is well-versed in the use of CodeIgniter Developer, Yii 1 Developer, JQuery, MysQl/PhpMyadmin, CSS3, bootstrap3, python, and in server management. He is currently a Senior Development Manager in Primzen. a company aimed at consulting with growing global brands. In the past, he has worked as a Web Developer for three different companies.

Linda Avenido Cristobal

Ms. Cristobal's fields of expertise go beyond finance and leadership. Her core competencies are risk management, financial efficiency, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), investment/portfolio management, financial audits, special investigation audit, internal control system, due diligence, financial analysis, staff management training, cost accounting, management process system, document management solutions, and corporate reorganization. In terms of professional experience,

Marcial T. Ocampo

Job Titles:
  • Chemical Engineer
Mr. Marcial Ocampo is a licensed Chemical Engineer with postgraduate studies in Chemical Engineering (major in Pollution Control) and Combustion and Energy, and advanced studies in business management, project finance and corporate planning. His field of expertise in the area of energy is in the design/development of energy efficiency (EE), conventional power (oil, coal, gas, nuclear, storage) and renewable energy (RE) projects and capacity building on EE / conventional energy / RE project financial evaluation for financial institutions, project developers and energy service companies (ESCOs). He has extensive work experience in project finance and project finance modeling; in conduct of due diligence on investment projects for financial assistance or equity financing; in conduct of mid-term and final-term project evaluation of UNDP projects; linear programming (LP) optimization of petroleum refinery operations, transportation and distribution of petroleum products; and mixed integer linear programming (MILP) optimization of hourly load dispatch and long-term least-cost capacity expansion planning of the electricity grid to minimize capital, fixed and variable O&M costs. He has a total of 20 years of experience in the field of EE / conventional energy / RE / optimization. With his wide and varied experience, he can lead the management of a Power Generation Company so it may grow and expand its horizon and be the leading energy and power service provider.

Marichel B. Rian

Ms. Rian has more than 15 years of solid IT experience with strong background on pre-sales, operations and service delivery/engagements of various IT services which include Systems Integration, Software Development, and Application Maintenance (Level 1, 2 and 3 production support). She obtained her Masters in Information Technology from the De la Salle University Professional School […]

Milcah Ageas- Capundag

Job Titles:
  • Capundag
She specializes in handling top-level corporate strategic planning sessions, teamlead role, hands-on skills, human resources management, and in special projects coordination, research and analysis. She performed teamlead roles in Banco Dipolog's Corporate Strategy Roadmaps as well as the bank's annual business planning sessions.

Mitzi T. Pollisco

Job Titles:
  • Certified Trainer

Mr John Sabado

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
Mr John Sabado is a Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering. He is a software engineer with experienceon Software Development, Robotics and Hardware Development, Arduino Development, Web Applications Development using Ruby on Rails, Web Development using C#.NET, VB.NET and PHP, and Web Design using WordPress, HTML5, CSS3 and Bootstrap. He has hands-on experience in Ruby, C#, .Net framework, C / C++, Java Eclipse, Android, HTML, XML, SGML, XSLT, DTD, Perl and Informatica Data Transformation and Power Centre. He was the Die Maintenance Engineer of Mitsuba Philippines Incorporation from August 2011 to February 2012 and the Software Engineer for SPI Global Technologies from March 2012 to April 2015.

Mr Mark Casanova

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • CRMA
Mr Mark Casanova is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurer (CRMA) and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. He completed his Finance Program at Asian Institute of Management. He has extensive experience in the field of accounting, taxation, audit, enterprise risk management and corporate governance.He was […]

Mr Menwin Manimtim

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Officer
Mr Menwin Manimtim is a versatile corporate officer with more than 8 years of experience in fast-paced, complex business environments with domestic and multinational corporations engaged in Business Process Outsourcing, finance & accounting, taxation and HR services. He took up his BS-Accountancy degree at the Laguna College, San Pablo City, Laguna.

Mr. Aiken Pe Yang

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
Aiken Pe Yang Mr. Aiken Pe Yang is a versatile instructor who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia Major in Multi Media Arts from the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, Philippines in 2008. He took up a Self Direct Online Short Course in Texturing with Maya at Escape Studios (United Kingdom). He is highly […] · Arts and Media

Mr. Jerome Agliam

Job Titles:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • Information and Communication Technology
Mr. Jerome Agliam is a certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since December 2005 given by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) whose headquarter is based in Illinois, USA. He obtained his degree in B.S. Computer and Information Systems Academic Excellence at the St. Paul University and took up Management Development at the Asian Institute of Management. He has knowledge on Programming Languages: JAVA, COBOL, VOS COBOL, Clipper 5.xx, Pascal, Turbo C, Assembler, VB.Net, Visual BASIC, Visual FoxPro,Paschal, ORACLE Developer (Oracle Form Designer/Oracle Builder/Oracle Forms Builder, Oracle, Report Designer/Oracle Report Builder, PL/SQL), SQL Server / RDBMS, ASP.Net, Html / Web Page Design, Adobe Photoshop CS, OS/MVS, Windows , MS DOS, OS/2, VOS 11.8.2 / 12.4, Windows, Solaris 10, IBM PC Compatibles, Stratus XAR45 / XAR5, IBM 9220 / 9672, IBM 4782 F03, IBM 4783 F04, S/390, Stratus XAR45 / XAR5, Sun, Micro-Computer, IBM 9220 / 9672, IBM 4782 F03, IBM, 4783 F04, Siemen's Nixdorf ProCash, A1 and APL4500 (Atalla), Primavera P6, Diebold 912, Visio , MS Project, Primavera SureTrak,Sharepoint Portal Server, MS OLAP Tools, MS Analysis Services, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), ASP.Net, JMeter, Six Sigma. He handled different projects like the Implementation of web-based CMMS to 61 malls and department stores. He is a Silver Level Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), a member of Global Association of Risk Professionals, a member of Project Management Institute (PMI), and a member of The Data Warehousing Institute.

Mr. Reymond Tacadena

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
Mr. Reymond Tacadena is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology College in Santiago City, Isabela. He is an experienced Software Engineer with a Certificate as a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Certified Trainer. He is currently the Senior Software Engineer at Fritz & Macziol Asia and the Systems Development Specialist/ Senior Web Developer at Informatics Holdings Philippines.

Mr. Ricson Cabigting

Job Titles:
  • Certified Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Mr. Ricson Cabigting is a Certified Instrumentation and Control Engineer. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Control Engineering degree from the Rizal Technological University in 2009. He has skills on Process & Instrumentation Diagram, AutoCAD/ Micro Station V8., PLC Programming (SimaticStep 7- Microwin, Siemens S7300) and has knowledge in

Ms Arlene Garcia

Aiken Pe Yang Mr. Aiken Pe Yang is a versatile instructor who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia Major in Multi Media Arts from the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, Philippines in 2008. He took up a Self Direct Online Short Course in Texturing with Maya at Escape Studios (United Kingdom). He is highly […] · Arts and Media Arlene Garcia Pallasigue Ms Arlene Garcia Pallasigue graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Computer Technology Education and Minor in History Education from the University of Santo Tomas, Espaňa, Manila. She took up trainings in MICROCADD Technologies Co., Inc. for Movie Creation and Editing with Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects, TESDA ORACLE Training […] · Arts and Media · Information and Communication Technology

Ms. Aida Z Duque

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Banking and Finance
Ms. Aida Z Duque is a Certified Public Accountant who took up her Masteral studies in Business Administration at the Philippine School of Business Administration in 2005. She also obtained a Master Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management. She graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting at the Arellano University. She took up trainings in Educational Leadership and Management, SEAMEO Retrac in Vietnam in 2015 and is currently a Board Member of the Entrepreneurship Educators Association of the Philippines (ENEDA Phils.).

Neil Florita

Job Titles:
  • Specialist in Financial and Management
Specialist in financial and management audit, bookkeeping, internal audit, accounting, and tax compliance. He is a partner at FLORITA MEDINA BALDOVINO & CO., CPAs - a financial consultancy firm in the Philippines.

Norman Pelinio

Attorney Norman Pelinio obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of San Carlos and his AB Political Science degree from the University of the Philippines. He worked as a Junior Associate Lawyer at the Gonzalez and Associates Law Firm. He is currently working as a Supervising Political Affairs Officer at the House of

Paolo Jashima Bañez

Paolo Jashima Bañez A graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines (UP), Ms. Bañez specializes in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Customer Service, Policy Review, Internal Investigations, Mutual Funds, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Insurance, Fraud, Control Testing, Research and Banking. She has years of experience as an Operational Risk Officer and […] · Administration · Banking and Finance · Risk management

Richard B. Rian

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communication Technology
Mr. Rian is a seasoned IT professional with more than 15 years of extensive Information Technology exposure. IT experience is centered on project management and solutions delivery in a cross-cultural global solution delivery model. Currently, he is an avid practitioner of professional stewardship in the workplace by actively conducting technical and soft skills trainings and seminars for both local and international corporate learners. Aside from having an on-going masters education and bachelor degree in Mathematics, he is also a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer with areas of specialization on .Net Framework Enterprise Application, Business Intelligence (SSRS and SSIS), and Database Development for SQL Server. He has worked with diversified companies specializing on software, consulting, research and development, and business process outsourcing.

Ruben Lanot

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Executive
  • Executive Coaching Sales and Marketing Trainer
  • Fitness Coach
Ruben Lanot is a Basketball and Fitness coach, a Salesman, an Entrepreneur, a Teacher, and a Trainer and Speaker. An alumnus of University of Santo Tomas, he graduated from the College of Commerce, majoring in Business Administration. He worked for an advertising and media company straight out of college, but he eventually found his interest in Sales. He worked with Lamoiyan Corporation as an Area Sales Manager, and also in Globe Telecom as an Area Sales Head. He pursued his dream of having his own business a couple years after working. Now he owns and manages the "Pino Resto Bar", "BRGR: The Burger Project", "Pipino Vegetarian", "Brgy. Bagnet" and "Pi Breakfast and Pies" located in Quezon City and in Makati City. After 6 years of working in Corporate Sales, he shifted his career, and pursued his dream. He became a speaker, trainer of TrainsStation Philippines and AIB Training Company in providing life-transforming programs and events to different organizations. Noteworthy Clientele includes Bank of the Philippine Islands, WYETH, Toyota Motors Philippines, Kimberly Clark, Fonterra Philippines, NESTLE, Century Canning Corporation and Pilipinas Shell. In all these, he found his true passion in training and coaching. He is currently a Basketball Coach in Claret School of Quezon City and now an Assistant and Technical Coach for the Jr. NBA program in the Philippines. He recently began his own Basketball Clinic: HoopDreams held in 3 schools in Quezon City.

Ruth Bigornia

Job Titles:
  • CISA, CISM
She is currently the Associate General Manager - Risk and Compliance of HCL Technologies, Philippines and also the business unit head of the IT Services, where IT Project Management, IT Support Outsourcing, as well as IT Consulting and Advisory work falls under. She is a member of the Management Committee contributing to the overall business

Silver Level

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Information Systems Audit

Vic Lacay III

Job Titles:
  • Banking and Finance

Victor Remegio Asuncion

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Executive, Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur · Events Management · Executive Coaching · Leadership · Project Management · Public Relations · Sales and Marketing Mr. Asuncion is a seasoned corporate executive, management consultant, motivational speaker, business adviser, corporate trainer, seminar leader, executive coach, events manager, and a social entrepreneur. He has roughly 3 decades' experience in corporate and entrepreneur jobs. His areas of expertise include general management, original development, talent development, coaching/mentoring, public relations, direct sales/network marketing, corporate social responsibility, strategic/operational management, learning and development, sales and marketing, corporate communications, customer relations, travel and tour management, soft skills development, business development, leadership, team development, project management, events management, start-up business, and branding. Mr. Asuncion graduated from the University of the Philippines (Diliman) with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication degree. He is currently the Chief Learning Officer and founder of a local consulting firm.