ABOUT CAMP

Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc. is a Philippine non-profit organization dedicated to building inclusive, stigma-free, and empowered communities through the transformative power of arts, culture, education, and health promotion. Since 2018, CAMP has worked with young people, key populations, community-based organizations, local governments, educators, artists, and development partners to advance health equity, mental well-being, gender equality, human rights, and social inclusion.

Recognized for its expertise in capacity building, CAMP designs and delivers evidence-informed training programs, workshops, mentorship initiatives, technical assistance, and consultancy services in HIV and AIDS, sexual health, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), SOGIESC, gender sensitivity, anti-discrimination, stigma reduction, and arts-based community development. Through its training programs, CAMP has strengthened the competencies of community workers, peer educators, advocates, health professionals, educators, artists, and civil society organizations across the Philippines.

At the heart of CAMP's work is the belief that arts and culture can serve as powerful tools for healing, empowerment, and social change. Through scholarships, mentorship opportunities, creative learning spaces, and community engagement programs, CAMP provides marginalized and stigmatized individuals with opportunities to develop their skills, express their identities, and build confidence in their personal and professional journeys.

Anchored by its flagship advocacy, #ZeroStigmaPH, CAMP champions dignity, inclusion, and equal access to health, education, and social services for all. The organization creates safe and neutral spaces where meaningful conversations about mental health, sexuality, HIV, gender, discrimination, and human rights can take place without fear or judgment. CAMP envisions a stigma-free Philippines where creativity becomes a catalyst for psycho-emotional healing, community resilience, and lasting social transformation.

Through research, policy engagement, community mobilization, and innovative arts-based approaches, CAMP continues to cultivate a growing network of Health and Art Advocates (HAA) who use creative expression and community leadership to challenge stigma and inspire positive change. As a training institution, project implementer, and consultancy organization, CAMP reinvests its professional services into free community programs, public education initiatives, exhibitions, scholarships, and the continued development of Camp Neñada Community Center in Angono, Rizal.

Guided by the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to heal, thrive, and create with dignity, CAMP remains committed to advancing #CreativityForSocialChange—one empowered individual and one transformed community at a time. #ZeroStigmaPH

Management Team 2023 to present

• IAN FELIX ALQUIROS, Executive Director  

• RJ GEOTINA III, Program Director/Consultant

• JONATHAN FONTILLA, MD, HIV Program Consultant

• ALISSA ANGELES, Project Management and Finance Consultant

• ROGESELLE MONTON, Research and Development Consultant

Resident artists / DIRECTORS / members / VOLUNTEERS 

[Active Status for CAMP and Camp Neñada / and their qualifications  - as of September 2025]

• Ian Felix Alquiros - Photographer, Culture and Arts Manager, HIV Counseling Trainer --> https://sites.google.com/campincph.org/ianfelixalquirosphotography

• Alissa Angeles - Theater Artist, Safety Officer, Educator

• RJ Geotina III - Visual Artist, Fashion Stylist, Image Engineer

• Jonathan J. Fontilla, MD - Master Trainer HIV Counseling to Testing, Program Consultant  

• Rogeselle B. Monton - HIV Program Manager

• Matthew David - Graphic Artist, Multi-Awarded Industrial Designer --> https://www.coroflot.com/mttrx    

• Gideon Livingstone Bendicion - Lead Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Jad Dela Cruz -Visual Artist

• Jabar Esmael - Visual Artist

• Mark Angelo P. De luna - Visual Artist

• Cee Bora - Visual Artist

• Cy.Mon - Visual Artist

• Jedd Rommel - Film Maker --> https://vimeo.com/uhohjedd

• Juan El Pintor - Educator, Choir-Member, Visual Artist

• Kaela - Visual Artist 

• Ar. Mervin Demapelis - Architect, Professor, Visual Artist

• Noor Lin Grace P. Santalisis - Visual Artist

• John Lyndon A. Centeno - Admin & Finance Officer for PROTECTS-UPSCALE

• Fernando Villare (France Buenaventura) - Community Mobilizing Officer/Finance & Admin for PROTECTS-UPSCALE 

• Maria Isabel A. Medez - Training Organizer, Human Resources Consultant

• Vhannie Mae D. Rullan - RMW, Project Officer for Family Planning/Reproductive Health

• Prince Cedrick Rod A. Larua - Writer, Project/Program/Training Officer

• Mikka R. Motoda - Binibining Angono 2024, Creative Writing, Community Organizing

• Arien V. Bilaro - Visual Arts and Design

• Rayver Mark E. Olgina - Visual Artist

• Jeriko F. Banawa - Fine Arts & Design

• Francis Jove M. Nomoso - Visual Artist/Doll Artist

• Catherine Nena D. Piñon - Civil Engineer

• Christine D. Piñon - Accountancy, Finance

• Benjie M. Clemente - Assistant Professor, Researcher

• Chad Gabriel  M. Lirio - Performing Artist

• Ella Abigail N. Nazal - Visual Artist, RLSAA

• Aric L. Leaño - Visual Artist, RLSAA

• Julian Gabriel Concepcion - Musician (Voice and Instruments)

• Kazuyuki R. Motoda - Visual Artist, Tourism Officer, Community Leader

• Francis Benedict D. De Vera - Performing Artist

• Peachy A. Ignacio - Visual Artist

• Katherine V. Concepcion - Artist, Educator, Business Owner, Parent Leader, Community Organizer

• Genesis Daniah L. Sarcia - Performing Artist

• Dwight Deen Bolante Estrella - Calligraphy Arts

• Charlyn O. Dela Cruz - Visual Arts and Architecture

• Anniversary  M. Balbuena - Educator, Parent Leader, Community Organizer

• Althea P. Naval - Visual and Digital Arts, Illustrator

• Gianna C. Catimbang - Visual Art, Digital Art

• Vhannie Mae Rullan - Family Planning Project Officer

• Amppy Lynne Arce Celebre  - Family Planning Officer (Part-Time)

• Bianca Camille D. Pacao - Virtual Assistant, Family Planning Client Navigator

• Rachebelle Joselle C. Calingasan - Graphic Arts & Animation https://chiziiespageoff.carrd.co/

• Heny T. Banta - Graphic Design, Infographics, and Publication Materials

• Bryan Nathaniel G. Bautista - Product Developer, Designer

• Juliana D. Ventura - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Angel Grace Marie D. Batugon - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Joseph Eleut G. Violago - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Hyo Mi B. Bastol - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Ed Kenneth S. Palomaria - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Ma. Christine Irra A. Cabreros - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Bea Izabeaux T. Mendoza - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Joana Felisse S. Anabo - Researcher (Psychology, Social Sciences)

• Ryan G. Damagan - Psychologist, Educator, Mental Health Advocate

• Rijen Bermudez - Educator

• Lenard Mico P. Lirio - Aviation, Computer and Information Technology

• Elijah O. Flores - Music & Design

• John Kenneth Letrodo - Visual Artist

• Nina Thompson - International Volunteer (from AIME, France), Creative Writing, Photography