Our Team
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 Executive Director
Olivia de Jesus
PhilDev Executive Director
Zen Dimalanta
Program Director - PSES
Julia Sevilla
Marketing Consultant
Claudette Sevilla
Program Officer - PSES
Aimee Escal-Maloy
Program Officer - PSES
Samantha Chico
Program Manager - Entrepreneurship
Bella del Rio
Program Officer - Entrepreneurship
Arianne Arenas
Communications and Marketing Officer
Lara Somatiza
Assistant Communications Designer
Louie Aclan
MIS and Data Compliance Officer
Jannel Nisperos
Project Coordinator - Entrepreneurship
Giselle Gallangi
Finance and Admin Assistant
Abdul Villacenda
Liasion Officer
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 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
