WEA Team

Executive Committee

Andrew Edwards

President

Andrew has more than 15 years expertise as a corporate training consultant and coach, developing both present and future leaders to realize their full potential to produce exceptional business results.

Argon Chan

Permanent Honorary President

Argon is the founder of the award-winning learning platform JOYAJOY, and has over 20 years of experience in software development. His company developed the award-winning software, Photo2Album (CNET rated 5-star & NY Times’ Pick). He also has extensive experience in the development of security software for PCs.

Cindy Chan

Secretary General

Cindy has worked in the fields of education and IT for over 15 years. She has solid experience in integrating games into classroom lessons to enhance students’ motivation for learning.

Ivan Lau

Chief Treasurer

Ivan has worked in the fields of accounting, auditing and human resources management for over 20 years. He has solid experience in processing IPO for multinational corporations.

Anthony Fung

VP, Strategic Management

Anthony has worked in the education field for over 20 years. He specializes in hands-on analysis of different educational platforms, with a deep understanding of the behaviors of parents, teachers and students.

Anna Chan

VP, Product Management

Anna is the co-founder and current principal of Langflow Education Centers. She taught English at local secondary schools and has solid experience in teaching preparation classes for university entrance exams and international English proficiency tests.

Competition & Scholarship Review Panel

Dr. Ruby M. Uy

Panel Member

Dr. Uy is the President of Rotary Club Davao. She was the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health Program of Brokenshire College for two decades. She is currently the President of the Philippine Nurses Association Davao Chapter & Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines.

Dr. Caroline G. Ballesteros

Panel Member

Dr. Ballesteros holds a PhD in Leadership Management. She has directed and propelled local corporate branding initiatives, including the award-winning – eTelecare Global Solutions. She has also partnered with the local government to conduct “Train the Teachers Programs”.

Dr. Elizabeth M. Malonzo

Panel Member

Dr. Malonzo is a professor at the University of Mindanao, Professional Schools. She holds a PhD in Development Research and Administration and has over 35 years’ experience in the field of tertiary education. She is also the initiator of Brokenshire College Research Ethics Committee.

Dr. John Stephen G. Curada

Panel Member

Dr. Curada holds a PhD in Education and is a devoted practitioner of Jerome Bruner’s learning theory. He has rich experience in teaching Math to students from kindergarten to graduate levels in a creative way.

Dr. Pablo F. Busquit

Panel Member

Dr. Busquit holds a PhD in Educational Management and has over 35 years of experience in the education field. He received a Graduate level ACI and a leadership award in educational management. He is also the editor of some chief journals.

Reve Abelarde

Panel Member

Reve is the founder of Heart to Hand Foundation. She has been a corporate trainer since 2010 and has worked as a transformational speaker for years. She is the author of "How to Get Your Prayers Answered & Influence Your Environment" and other inspirational books.

Sansan Ching

Panel Member

Sansan is the founder of CECES, a well-known charity with over 37 years of history. She has worked in the education field for over four decades and has trained teachers at preschool and primary schools. She has also conducted pioneering work in family education.

Dennis P. Balantucas

Panel Member

Dennis is a digital marketer helping businesses use online social platforms to drive product sales. He has had remarkable success with his projects such as the website of Bachelor’s Realty and Brokerage Incorporated.

Maria Shelia B. Balantucas

Panel Member

Maria is an experienced financial advisor who works in one of the most reputable insurance companies in Philippines, Philippine American Life and General Insurance (Philam Life). She is also a certified investment solicitor in the Philam Asset Management Group.

Honorary Committee

Argon Chan

Permanent Honorary President

Argon is the founder of the award-winning learning platform JOYAJOY, and has over 20 years of experience in software development. His company developed the award-winning software, Photo2Album (CNET rated 5-star & NY Times’ Pick). He also has extensive experience in the development of security software for PCs.

Sansan Ching

Honorary Director

Sansan is the founder of CECES, a well-known charity with over 37 years of history. She has worked in the education field for over four decades and has trained teachers at preschool and primary schools. She has also conducted pioneering work in family education.

Dr. Elizabeth M. Malonzo

Honorary Director

Dr. Malonzo is a professor at the University of Mindanao, Professional Schools. She holds a PhD in Development Research and Administration and has over 35 years’ experience in the field of tertiary education. She is also the initiator of Brokenshire College Research Ethics Committee.

Darren Ashford

Honorary Director

Darren holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Working as a senior trainer, he has conducted English conversational workshops and training for many corporate clients (Philips, ACDL Surveys, Sony & Samsung).

Dr. John Stephen G. Curada

Honorary Director

Dr. Curada holds a PhD in Education and is a devoted practitioner of Jerome Bruner’s learning theory. He has rich experience in teaching Math to students from kindergarten to graduate levels in a creative way.

Dr. Pablo F. Busquit

Honorary Director

Dr. Busquit holds a PhD in Educational Management and has over 35 years of experience in the education field. He received a Graduate level ACI and a leadership award in educational management. He is also the editor of some chief journals.

Crystal Joy C. Morarta

Honorary Director

Crystal is the owner of Akarui Mirai Japanese Tutorial Center and Support Services in Philippines. She has years of solid experience in teaching foreign languages to local students.

Reve Abelarde

Honorary Director

Reve is the founder of Heart to Hand Foundation. She has been a corporate trainer since 2010 and working as a transformational speaker for years. She is the author of "How to Get Your Prayers Answered & Influence Your Environment" and other inspirational books.

Emily Ho

Honorary Director

Emily holds two Master’s degrees, one in International Law and the other in Professional Accounting and Information Technology. She has over 20 years’ experience in corporate restructuring and management. She has held managerial positions in conglomerates including Lenovo Group, Karrie International & VXL Capital.

Jacky Ying

Honorary Director

Jacky has over 15 years of experience in designing and developing software products for retail and enterprise markets.

Anthony Fung

Honorary Director

Anthony has worked in the education field for over 20 years. He specializes in hands-on analysis of different educational platforms, with a deep understanding of the behaviors of parents, teachers and students.

Helian Magnou

Honorary Director

Helian is an artist and illustrator based in Saint Cyprien Dordogne, France. In addition to holding exhibitions of his works, Helian also gives drawing and painting classes in his studio.

Maria Shelia B. Balantucas

Honorary Consulting Director

Maria is an experienced financial advisor who works in one of the most reputable insurance companies in Philippines, Philippine American Life and General Insurance (Philam Life). She is also a certified investment solicitor in the Philam Asset Management Group.

Dr. Caroline G. Ballesteros

Honorary Consulting Director

Dr. Ballesteros holds a PhD in Leadership Management. She has directed and propelled local corporate branding initiatives, including the award-winning – eTelecare Global Solutions. She has also partnered with the local government to conduct “Train the Teachers Programs”.

Sabena Soo

Honorary Consulting Director

Sabena has been working as an educator for over 25 years. She was an active sponsor-teacher for teachers in training from Simon Fraser University and Vancouver Community College in Canada. She has also presented at provincial professional development workshops.

Dennis P. Balantucas

Honorary Consulting Director

Dennis is a digital marketer helping businesses use online social platforms to drive product sales. He has had remarkable success with his projects such as the website of Bachelor’s Realty and Brokerage Incorporated.