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Currently Professor at University of the Philippines - Diliman

Former Associate Professor 4, University of Santo Tomas (UST).

Expert in English Language Teaching (ELT) and educational research.

Author of books and internationally published research.

International speaker and trainer in language education.

CHED Regional Trainer, PACUCOA Accreditor, and former LSP President. 

Graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Araling Panlipunan at Bulacan State University.

Passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers March 2015.

He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Araling ASEAN at the University of the Philippines Open University.

Right now, he is a professor of Gender and Society at the Contemporary World at Bulacan State University.

Filipino educator, researcher, and communications professional

Director of the UST Communications Bureau

Faculty member at the University of Santo Tomas

Specializes in English education, digital communication, social media, and youth mental health research

Frequent speaker on digital literacy and communication skills

Fulbright Ph.D. Scholar at The Ohio State University (USA).

Director of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of San Jose–Recoletos.

Expert in Professional Education, Curriculum Development, and English.

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and CHED awardee for excellence in teaching.

Researcher and advocate for teacher development, higher education, and educational innovation 

Associate Professor 3 at the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Manila.

Expert in Industrial Education, TLE, and Teacher Education.

Former DepEd Curriculum Writer and education consultant.

LET reviewer and lecturer in TLE and Industrial Arts since 1998.

Author of LET review books in Industrial Arts and TLE. 

Ed.D. in Industrial Education Management – TUP Manila (2007)

M.A. in Industrial Education (Administration & Supervision) – TUP Manila (2003)

B.S. in Industrial Education (Home Economics), Cum Laude – TUP Manila (1989)

Specialization: Home Economics (Handicrafts, Clothing, Entrepreneurship, Foods, Cosmetology, Personality Development)

Professional Education: Teaching Methods, Curriculum Development, Assessment, Field Study, Educational Research, Statistics

Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, Major in Computer Education from the Technological University of the Philippines – Manila. 

Earned a Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Technology from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. 

Received the College of Education Academic Excellence Award at UP Diliman. 

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction at the Philippine Normal University as a DepEd-NEAP scholar. 

Top 5 in the first ever 1996 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers

Graduated at Polythecnic University of the Philippines

Counseling Psychology and Special Need Education Consultant

Chief Creative Officer at Hoseki

MET Lecturer for Art Appreciation, Ethics, Facilitating Learner- Centered Teaching

Edward John C. Padilla holds a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education (Cum Laude, Philippine Normal University) and a Master's Degree in Education Major in English (The National Teachers' College). 

He is a licensed professional teacher and is currently connected with the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas (Manila). He has been handling Literature and Humanities subjects (The Great Works, Philippine Literature, Art Appreciation) for more than ten years. 

Graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Araling Panlipunan at Bulacan State University.

Passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers March 2015.

He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Araling ASEAN at the University of the Philippines Open University.

Right now, he is a professor of Gender and Society at the Contemporary World at Bulacan State University.

Graduated of Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education (Major in Computer Education

He also finished an executive course on remote training and learning at University of the Philippines - Open University.

Mr. Sagun is an educator, trainer, resource speaker, content developer, and author.

He is the consultant of DIWA’s CLICK Magazine, a supplementary magazine for technology.

National Winner in the Culture based Lesson Exemplar of the First Diwang Sagisag Kultura ng Filipinas Competition of the National Commision for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)-Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP). 

A former scholar of the Graduate Diploma in Cultural Education (GDCE) of the NCCA-PCEP and evantually became an Accredited Faculty of the GDCE. 

Currently the President of the National Association of Cultural

Earned both his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Biology from the University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus. 

Awarded scholarships by:

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) 

Selected as one of 58 young professionals in the Philippines to attend the First Future Science Leaders Forum organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in 2016. 

Mark Anthony J. Etcobanez ay instruktor sa Departamento ng Filipino ng Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas (UST). 

Isa siyang Lisensiyadong Guro (LPT). 

Nagtapos ng Batsilyer ng Edukasyong Sekondarya, Medyor sa Filipino (2017) sa Meycauayan College. 

Nagtapos ng Master sa Sining ng Pagtuturo ng Filipino (2019) sa Meycauayan College.

Nagtapos bilang Summa Cum Laude sa kanyang master’s degree. 

is currently a teacher at the University of San Carlos (USC) Senior High School – North Campus. 

Teaches Physics, Chemistry, and Research. 

Graduated Magna Cum Laude in his bachelor’s degree. 

Currently pursuing his Master’s degree at the University of San Carlos. 

Ranked 9th nationwide in the October 2009 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). 

Graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Araling Panlipunan at Bulacan State University.

Passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers March 2015.

He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Araling ASEAN at the University of the Philippines Open University.

Right now, he is a professor of Gender and Society at the Contemporary World at Bulacan State University.

Ms. Jennica Wu earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Santo Tomas in 2011 with the program Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics. She earned her master's degree in mathematics at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, in the year 2016. Currently, she has been rendering service at the University of Santo Tomas as a senior high school educator.

Aside from being a licensed professional educator, Ms. Wu has been helping other graduates to pass the licensure examination for teachers by giving reviews in coordination with Modern Education for Teachers (MET).

Graduated BS in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Major in Mathematics, from the University of the Philippines – Los Baños.

Pursued units in Master of Arts in Mathematics Education at the University of the Philippines.

Taught Mathematics courses for Engineering and IT students at the FEU Institute of Technology.

Served as a Program Consultant for Mathematics at a multinational publishing company.

Full-time faculty member in the Senior High School Department at University of Sto. Tomas.

Graduate Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English and Master’s in English at University of Sto. Tomas.

Mr. Engracia took on the role of Coordinator and Subject Area Lead Teacher (SALT) for the English Learning Area at UST Senior High School Department.

Filipino licensed professional teacher, academic, and lecturer specializing in English language education and literature. He is widely recognized for his work in professional licensure preparation and higher education instruction in the Philippines.

Atayde serves as an expert lecturer at the MET Review Center, where he conducts review and coaching sessions to prepare candidates for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). Alongside his review center work, he maintains active academic affiliations with leading Philippine educational institutions, including the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

Kristine I. Patoc, LPT, is a Filipino educator who achieved national recognition by placing ninth in the December 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

A graduate and alumna of Cebu Normal University (CNU)—one of the premier teacher-education institutions in the Philippines—Patoc earned her Licensed Professional Teacher status by scoring a 91.00% rating on the board exam, tying for the 9th rank nationwide.

Prominent Filipino educator, academic, and English language expert widely recognized for her leadership in teacher preparation and licensure coaching. She currently serves as a professor at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and acts as the review director and specialized lecturer at the MET Review Center.

Throughout her career across the Philippines' premier academic institutions, Tagaza has established a strong reputation in higher education and standardized test preparation. Prior to her appointment at UP Diliman, she served as an associate professor 4 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Her expertise encompasses English language pedagogy, specialized English major coursework, and targeted preparation for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT / LET).

In her role with the MET Review Center, Tagaza leads intensive coaching programs designed to prepare aspiring teachers for professional licensure. Her instruction focuses on General Education (GenEd) English requirements alongside advanced, major-specific competencies, mentoring the next generation of Filipino educators.