PRESIDENT / VISION KEEPER

Philippines / Japan

MELLANNY STAMATELAKY

Melan Stamatelaky, a vibrant spirited musician, songwriter, and worship minister propelled by a profound passion to guide people into the presence of God. Her fervent desire is to witness today's generation encounter and be transformed by the powerful love of God. Her worship and uplifting music can be heard on all digital stores worldwide, including Spotify, YouTube, and iTunes.

Alongside her husband, Chad, she is the visionary force behind Kids Hope Ministry, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to rescuing and empowering vulnerable children for over 15 years. Their outstanding contributions were honored with the prestigious Asia's One Top Humanitarian Award in 2018.

As an ordained pastor of Jesus the Gospel Church International, Melan Stamatelaky has embarked on impactful journeys across Asia, Australia, Europe, the US, and Africa, spreading the gospel of Christ, giving hope and inspiration through her ministry.

Philippines

Goddes Hope Oliveros - Libiran

The current Undersecretary and Supervising Senior Official of the Media Affairs and Community Relations Office, Chairperson of the Bids and Awards Committee of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the agency's representative to the Philippine Commission on Women and the Freedom of Information Committee.

She graduated Cum laude with a degree in Broadcast Communication at the University of the East (UE) Manila, and earned her Master's Degree in Strategic Public Relations from the University of Sydney in Australia. She is currently taking up her 2ª postgraduate studies in Media Leadership from the University of Cumbria in the United Kingdom.

She started government service in 2008, at the age of 19. She launched her professional career with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and handled key positions at the MMDA Digital Media Group and Public Information Office. She also spearheaded the establishment of the MMDA Public Concerns and Responses Management Unit.

During the Duterte administration, she had been the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Under her watch, the DOTr has garnered multiple Anvil, ASEAN and Quill Awards, conferred to outstanding public relations programs, tools, practitioners, and communicators.

Usec. Goddes holds the rank of an Auxiliary Commodore or a One-Star General at the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, and likewise serves as a member of the Philippine Army Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board.

Now, Usec. Goddes is likewise serving as an opinion columnist at the Manila Bulletin, the country's largest and longest-running newspaper company, and as a broadcast media anchor at Radyo Pilipinas.

She is likewise a social media influencer with over 400,000 followers on Facebook.

Usec. Goddes spearheaded the launching of "Usapang Budget Natin" tri-media media campaign and first-ever telerady program of the DBM with the aim of creating public awareness for the DBM's plans, programs, activities and projects, and more importantly to serve as a platform where the public can actively engage and air their concerns with the agency.

Under her stint, the DBM, through its official auxiliary social media platform, "Usapang Budget Natin", was recognized during the 2023 International MarCom Awards, for the first time in history, and won four platinum awards, the highest award administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

Usec. Goddes also topped the 2023 full year assessment for the Top Communicators of Government Agencies in the Philippines conducted by the RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) with a job performance rating of 89.67%.

Philippines

ANGEL MOJICO

Angelito “Angel” Mojico is the lead pastor of Dae Mang Mission International Church in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines. He is a dedicated individual with a strong passion for Christian Music and has written several songs for his ministry. Before his current role, Angel was a pastoral staff member for the Filipino Ministry & Outreach and Social Concerns at Toa Payoh Methodist Church (TPMC) in Singapore. His responsibilities extended beyond the church walls, as he took charge of outreach and social concerns. His focus was on the welfare of the less fortunate, including the poor, needy, homeless, and vulnerable families in the Toa Payoh community. This commitment to social concerns reflects his holistic approach to ministry and his deep concern for the community. In 2019, Angel was the Chairman of Celebration of Hope Singapore (Filipino Rally), a historical event in the Body of Christ in Singapore. He was with Pastor Mellanny Stametalaky and Ee May Khoo at this event.

Malaysia

ALVIN TAN

Lead pastor of High Praise Ministries, a dynamic church located in the heart of Subang Jaya, Malaysia. A very gifted pianist and worship leader. Prior to being a pastor, he served as a Music Director in a para-church Creative & Music Ministry. He also had the privilege of serving as Worship leader, Worship Team Coordinator and Musician in many National Rallies and Conferences; having the opportunity to work with people like Larry Lea, Bob Weiner, Reinhard Bonkke, Morris Cerullo, Claudio Friedzon, Sergio Scataglini, Carlos Annacondia, John Bevere, Roberts Liardon, Tom Inglis, Jerome Ocampo and many others. He has had the privilege of ministering throughout Malaysia and overseas like Nepal, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, and Mexico. He currently sits in the MGM (Malaysian Gospel Music) National Committee. He also lectures in Tung Ling Seminary, Malaysia

Singapore

Ee May Khoo

A passion for worship has seen Ee May spend more than 20 years in a variety of creative roles with Hillsong Church, Sydney Australia and St Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore. She featured in two albums: For This Cause(2000, violin and choir) and Blessed (2002, violin and choir) and served as a keyboardist, violin and bass player in worship services. She has an innovative approach to ministry and is constantly thinking out of the box. During her time as a pastoral staff member in the Worship Ministry at St Andrew’s Cathedral she provided central coordination for corporate church-wide events and trained new musicians. As a creative director, Ee May has been a driving force behind outdoor events, such as Celebration of Hope Filipino rally at Singapore National Stadium in 2019, collaborating with over 200 performers and church leaders. In Australia, she produced, directed and coordinated Christmas in the Park and Easter in the Park using music and drama to tell Christian stories to non-Christian audiences. She has also played at Hymn Fest’s Messiah Orchestra under conductor Dr Nelson Wu and has launched 4 successful bands, Burwood Collective, Sympiphany, Catalyst and ONE NAME. She has travelled with ONE NAME to the Philippines and Japan holding worship and outreach concerts and music workshops. Her band has also performed with international singer songwriters, Alma Rivera (US) and Luke Munns (Australia).

Hong Kong / Taiwan Region Organizer

Christian Music Development Alliance  (CMDA)

We are a Hong Kong based organization cooperating with Chinese Christian music organizations, various music ministry teams and Christian musicians together to promote the development of local Christian music, improving the public’s understanding of local Christian music, establishing a network between the local Christian music industry, institutions and churches; and strengthening the communication and promoting mutual cooperation, enhancing opportunities for mutual communication between teams, and let Christian music popularize the community and influence people's hearts.

Philippines

Larrie Ilagan

Larrie is an established high baritone with a diverse skill set in the Philippine music scene, spanning roles as a PAPURI! singer, voice coach, recording artist, continuity announcer-broadcaster, music producer, and event host. His early musical influences began in the Christian Arts Training Program at PAPURI! under Edward Granadosin, followed by advanced studies at the Philippine Women’s University Conservatory of Music, where he studied under soprano Professor Elizabeth Ancheta and vocal coach Zebedee Zuniga.

Larrie's career is marked by significant achievements, including being the grand champion of the Personnel Management Association of the Philippines' singing competition in 2000. He was also a finalist at the 15th AWIT AWARDS in 2002, recognized in two categories: "Best Folk-Pop Recording" and "Best Performance by a New Duo or Group Recording Artist." His backing vocals contributions span the 1999 and 2001 Metropop Song Festivals and the 2001 JAM Himig Handog sa Kabataan Pilipino Songfest, among other prestigious music events.

As a versatile artist, Larrie has also excelled in voice-over work for various clients, including Bureau of Internal Revenue and UNIVET, and has been featured in jingles for brands like Minola Cooking Oil and Manila Water Foundation. He is a staple voice at FEBC Phils., managing both as a station voice and a radio host for the program PAPURI! Additionally, he supports station administration and project management for 98.7 DZFE-FM.

In his recent projects, Larrie promoted his 2021 solo gospel album "Nananalig," which showcases compositions from leading Filipino music producers. He is actively involved in producing a new music album that maintains his signature gospel and mainstream blend. Larrie and his wife, Joan Del Campo-Ilagan, reside in Cainta, Rizal, where he continues to influence both the local and national music landscapes.

Philippines

Verna Rodriguez Payawal

Marketing Innovations & Digital Solutions (MInDS) - 38 years building and marketing BRANDS, having worked with globally recognized products, personalities, private Companies & public Institutions such as Coca-Cola, Nescafe, Nestea, Watsons, SeaAir, San Miguel Corp., Ayala Corp., Petron Corp., Caltex Philippines, SM Malls, Megaworld Group, Climate Change Commission among others. More than anything else - servant of the Living God, follower of Jesus.