Dennis John F. Sumaylo is a faculty of the Communication and Media Arts program of the University of the Philippines in Mindanao. His research interest is in disaster and health communication, focusing on engaging communities living in spatial isolation experiencing socio-economic inequalities. By examining isolated communities' experiences, he hopes to design multimodal learning tools that people can use to access information. His interest extends into photography and auditory art and mounts participatory multi-sensorial exhibitions. He finished his PhD in Media and Communication at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

Dr. Karen Joyce G. Cayamanda has a 28-year teaching experience and a 23-year experience as faculty administrator in different positions, AUN-QA Certified Assessor, Trainor on Communication, Leadership and Conflict Management. Her research interest is Risk Communication and Disaster Management towards strategic planning, public policy analysis and urban/rural development studies. She has presented papers in Conferences, served as Editor, Paper Reviewer and Chair of Conferences, both National and International. Published academic articles in both national and international peer reviewed journals.

Maria Teresa R. Escano carries professional experience in public relations, marketing communication and visual communication in various industries like food, retail, and animation. Her interactions with people in diverse professional environment aided her as an educator by sharing learnings that are hinged in actual immersion in a professional industry setting.

Stephanie Camille Hayag is a licensed professional teacher, writer, and a passionate advocate for responsible journalism. A proud mother of two under two, she thrives in the beautiful chaos of parenthood while wearing many hats. Throughout her career, she has explored diverse professional fields including media, marketing, and public relations.

Jupiter is a thriving Mindanawon educator and community journalist. Currently, he sits as the editor-in-chief of a local newspaper based in Cotabato City, Mindanao Exposé, which circulates within the Bangsamoro region, Cotabato province, and Central Mindanao. He also contributes feature articles to Sunstar Davao and writes column articles for Davao Today.

Jay Rosas is a communications and knowledge management professional with more than 15 years of experience in the development sector in Mindanao. He is also actively involved in the regional film scene where his practice straddles between film programming, criticism, and filmmaking.

Merle has 15 years of combined professional and academic experience in communication, media, and development work. Her expertise lies in persuasive communication, critical media studies, and audience research, with a focus on how traditional and digital platforms shape public perception, construct social identities, and influence civic discourse. Grounded in a solid background in broadcast journalism and strategic communication, she brings a balanced integration of industry insight and scholarly depth to the field of media and communication.

Teody Boylie "Bong" Perez was honored with the prestigious Datu Bago Award in 2016. He successfully completed his Doctoral Program in Plastic Expression at Kyushu Sangyo University in Japan in March 2005. Bong has an impressive list of accomplishments, including winning first place in four international art competitions and most recently, being crowned the Grand Prize Winner (Magnanimity Category) in the Philippine Quincentennial National Art Competition in 2021.

Maricon Montajes is a video editor, photographer, production head, and filmmaker. She graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines Film Institute, UP Diliman. Her work experience includes video production. She is a member of several artist collectives and has worked in pre-production and post-production of several infomercials, short documentaries, social media content, and newsreels. She is currently working as an Instructor at the BACMA program, Department of Humanities, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Mindanao and presently pursuing her graduate degree under the MA Media Studies (Film) Program of the College of Media and Communication, UP Diliman.

Vanessa brings seven years of experience spanning both professional practice and academic work. She previously worked as a video editor at the City Information Office in Davao City, producing content for public information and civic engagement, and later taught Research and Contemporary Philippine Arts at Future Generation Philippine International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she integrated both academic rigor and creative practice into her teaching. Her work focuses on examining how media use and emerging technologies impact communication practices and shape audience perception. With a strong foundation in empirical research, she emphasizes creating holistic communication designs that integrate critical inquiry, responsible technology use, and audience-centered strategies.

Cabusao is a journalist and former editor-in-chief of the Mindanao Times for the past 25 years. She is one of the founding members of the Mindanao Institute of Journalism (Mindanews) and heads the Mindanews Studios.