TEDxManila

Speakers

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• Ar. Alexandra Regina Morales

  Architect

  Regina Morales is a licensed architect, educator, environmental researcher, and visual artist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and a Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management from the University of the Philippines Open University, where she graduated as a Dean’s Lister with a Special Citation for Academic Achievement. She currently teaches architecture and design at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and Colegio de Muntinlupa, while maintaining a private practice as an architect, consultant, and visual artist. Her work explores the intersection of design, culture, mobility, and lived experience across architecture, urban systems, campus planning, and artistic practice. She has presented her research locally and internationally, including in Osaka, Japan, where she received the Best Presentation Award. Her practice advocates for humane, inclusive, and critically aware design systems.

• Ar. Miguel Ordoño III

  Architect

  Miguel Ordoño is an architect, academic, and Vice President of Renacimiento Manila, where he has led the Digital Manila Project since 2025. He earned his architecture degree with Latin honors from the University of Santo Tomas in 2017 and is pursuing a Master of Architecture at the University of the Philippines Diliman, specializing in History, Theory, and Criticism. A licensed architect since 2020, his academic research focuses on heritage, digital documentation, and architectural semiotics. He currently serves as a faculty member at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and is a member of the Heritage Conservation Society. His curation work under Renacimiento Manila includes the Santo Domingo Church Exhibit for the Digital Manila Project, which features the digital reconstruction of the lost pre-war church in Intramuros.

• Bea Millan-Windorski

  Writer + Model + Activist

  Bea Millan-Windorski is a writer, model, and activist based in Makati and San Juan, La Union. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with comprehensive honors and degrees in History, International Relations, and Southeast Asian Studies. Her research interests include transnational labor, economic remittances, and nation building in postcolonial states. Millan-Windorski is excited and honored to represent the Philippines at the upcoming Miss Universe competition this November in Puerto Rico.

• Francis Lacson

  Chef

  Chef Francis Lacson is a culinary researcher, food writer, and the creative force behind Digámo, a progressive neo-Filipino dining concept in Marikina City. A self-taught chef whose perspective was shaped by years navigating global foodways as a seafarer, Francis dedicates his craft to the preservation and contemporary evolution of Philippine archipelagic heritage. His analytical, cross-disciplinary approach fuses historical culinary lineages with architectural design principles and modernist kitchen science. A multi-time recipient of the prestigious Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award and winner of the inaugural DGF Short Food Video Award, his work documents the untold narratives of regional food cultures. Through rigorous research and highly intentional hospitality, Francis redefines the boundaries of modern Filipino cuisine,transforming ancestral foodways into a meticulously crafted sensory dialogue that bridges pre-colonial roots with the global future.

• Joy Barcoma

  Host + Advocate

  Joy Barcoma is a Filipino TV host, comedienne, content creator, pageant queen, and advocate committed to using media as a force for education and social impact. Recognized for connecting with audiences through humor, authenticity, and thoughtful storytelling, she has built a platform that goes beyond entertainment. Aside from being Miss Philippines Earth 2025, Joy actively volunteers with Panatang Luntian, advancing environmental stewardship; the Youth for Mental Health Coalition, promoting mental well-being among young Filipinos; and Love Yourself, supporting gender health and HIV awareness. She believes meaningful influence lies in creating conversations that inspire action, bridge communities, and empower others. Through broadcasting, digital media, public speaking, and advocacy, Joy continues to champion issues that contribute to a more informed, inclusive, and sustainable future.

• JP Habac

  Director

  JP Habac obtained his bachelor’s degree in Film from the University of the Philippines and has participated in film labs and workshops such as Asian Film Academy, Generation Campus – Moscow, Southeast Asian Film Lab, and Tribeca Film Institute. His body of work includes the film I’m Drunk, I Love You and LGBTQIA+-themed series such as Gaya sa Pelikula and Drag You & Me, with projects recognized in international festivals including Cairo, Busan, and Shanghai. His most recent film, Olsen’s Day, won Special Citation, Best Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Director at the CinePanalo Film Festival 2025. He is currently developing the music-filled comedy-drama Golden, which won Scripted Second Prize at the Tribeca Film Institute Network. Expanding his practice into theater, Habac makes his stage directing debut with She’s Electric, part of the Virgin Labfest 2026.

• Justine Garcia

  Writer

  Justine Renee Garcia is a Filipino writer, filmmaker, and multimedia storyteller whose work explores language, memory, identity, and the ways stories shape how we understand one another. She holds an AB in Digital Filmmaking from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and an MA in Filmmaking (Screenwriting) from MetFilm School London, and is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at De La Salle University. A former Senior Content Producer and Reporter at PumaPodcast, she has created documentary, podcast, and digital content while continuing to develop speculative fiction and creative nonfiction projects. Her work often draws from Philippine history, mythology, and lived experience, examining themes of belonging, grief, and translation. She believes stories are acts of connection, and remains committed to creating spaces where people can see themselves, and one another, with greater empathy.