Our Board of Trustees and Officers
(2022 - 2025)
Dr. Arvin Eballo
Sr. Auria Arabit, SdP, PhD
Dr. Jeramie Molino
President
Vice President
Corporate Secretary
Dr. Arvin D. Eballo is a full professor and a researcher at the Institute of Religion and the Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila, Philippines. He completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy at UST. He finished his Master of Arts Degree in Religious Education (with High Distinction) and his Doctor’s Degree in Religious Education (with High Distinction) at De La Salle University-Manila as a scholar. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a community organizer for Barangay Kalawakan, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. He was the recipient of Gawad Santo Domingo (Outstanding Faculty Member in the Field of Community Development) on March 19, 2012. He was the president of the Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion (PASR) from 2014 to 2016. He was granted by Indiana University a research fellowship in 2018. He was the director of the UST-Simbahayan Community Development Office from the academic year 2019 to 2020. His works on history, sociology, anthropology, and politology of religion have appeared in some scholarly publications, e.g., The SAGE Encyclopedia of Sociology of Religion (contributor). Contact E-mail: aeballo@yahoo.com
Sr. Auria U. Arabit, SdP, PhD belongs to the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Catherine of Siena (SdP). She took courses on Consecrated Life in Rome, Italy; earned her Master’s Degree in Religious Education in De La Salle University, Manila and holds a Doctoral Degree in Systematic Theology from Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo De Manila. She is the Graduate Program Coordinator of the Department of Theology and Religious Education, DLSU. She is teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in DLSU, Manila and also taught in Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo De Manila. She published a book, wrote articles in religious study and theology and developed educational materials. She presents research papers at local and international level and has been active in speaking engagements on ecological advocacies and spirituality. She is ministering to the underprivileged and abandoned children in Gloria Christi Regis Center, Inc. Tagum City. She dedicates her free time in giving faith formation to the residents of the Drug Rehabilitation Center and conducts night apostolate to the homeless along the streets. She is the Youth Coordinator and Vocation Animator of the Sisters of the Poor (SdP).
Dr. Jeramie Molino earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology (PhD APT) from De La Salle University, Manila on February 16, 2022. Prior to this, she completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (PhDEM) at Saint Louis University, Baguio City on January 31, 2015. She also holds a Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Religious Education (MA-ERE), from the Catechetical Center at Columban College, Olongapo City, which she completed on March 28, 2009. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor in Elementary Education, majoring in Religious and Values Education (BEED-RE/VE), also from the Catechetical Center at Columban College, Olongapo City, completed on March 31, 2004. Additionally, she became a professionally licensed teacher in 2006.
In addition to her academic pursuits, she has held leadership roles within various professional organizations. She served as the Corporate Secretary of the Religious Educator’s Association of the Philippines (REAP) and the Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication- Philippine Chapter (ARC-Phil).
Her dedication to research and publication is evident through her active participation in paper presentations and the publication of numerous articles in both national and international journals, including prestigious Scopus-indexed publications.
Her contributions reach beyond academia as she promotes workplace spirituality, youth development, and environmental awareness. She advises youth ministries and research teams, nurturing spiritual growth, leadership, and research skills in students and youth. Furthermore, she leads workshops on topics like team building, biblical studies, ecology, leadership, vocation, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS).
She strives to be an exemplary figure in the field of education and research, blending academic rigor with a strong commitment to service and youth empowerment.
Dr. Joseph Renus Galang
Kim Mendoza, MA, MARes
Dr. Robert Niverio
Treasurer
Auditor
Public Relations Officer
Dr. Joseph Renus F. Galang has a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, cum laude, from the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary, and a Master of Arts in Education, major in English, from Angeles University Foundation. Currently, he is writing his dissertation for his Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology at De La Salle University in Manila. He is an Assistant Professorial Lecturer at Angeles University Foundation and at De La Salle University. He has taught classes in philosophy, theology, sociology, literature, and creative writing.
Kim S. Mendoza, MA, MARes is a doctoral researcher of Systematic Theology at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. She earned her Master’s degree on Applied Theology in De La Salle University, Philippines and completed her Research Master in Theology and Religion from KU Leuven with a project on re-imagining the role of the Magisterium in the emerging synodal Church. She is Secretary of the faculty’s Research Group Fundamental and Political Theology and the Executive Secretary of Concilium: International Journal of Theology. She is former lecturer of Ateneo de Manila University, Department of Theology. Her research interests include: Roman Catholic ecclesiology, servant leadership, synodality, authority and power in the Church, polyhedron studies.
In ministry, she has worked with young people from Christ the King Parish in Batasan Hills, Quezon City and headed the Commission on Youth-Diocese of Novaliches Delegation to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland (2016).
Dr. Robert B. Niverio is a full time Associate Professor of Assumption College-San Lorenzo, Makati City, Philippines. He is a graduate of AB Philosophy from St. Francis de Sales Regional College Seminary in Lipa City, Batangas. He took his education units from The National Teachers College and passed his Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in 2002. He finished his Master of Arts Degree in Religious Education at La Consolacion University in Malolos City, Bulacan in 2013. He took his doctorate degree in Religious and Values Education at De La Salle University-Manila (2022).
He is the current Theology Department Coordinator of Assumption College. Aside from teaching, he is also a writer. He co-authored the Christian Living Education Textbook Series of Vibal Publications, Inc. for High School He also gives talks, seminars and facilitates recollections.
Renniel Jayson Rosales, MA
Dr. Jessica Magallon-Avenido
Mr. Ronaldo Celestial
Director – Data Privacy Officer and Website Administrator
Director – Memberships Officer
Director – Linkages Officer
Mr. Renniel Jayson Jacinto Rosales, MA is a part-time lecturer at the Department of Theology and Religious Education and School of Innovation and Sustainability of De La Salle University. He is a graduate of AB Philosophy at Oblates of St. Joseph College of Philosophy, Lipa City and took his Master of Arts in Applied Theology with specialization in Religious Education at De La Salle University-Manila (2021). He also finished his Advanced Graduate Certificate on Adult Faith Formation at Fordham University, New York (2023). Currently, he is finishing his dissertation for the degree of PhD in Applied Theology with specialization on Religious Education at De La Salle University-Manila while taking up a course on Lived Theology & World Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey. He published books, book sections, and journal articles on humanities, spirituality, Catholic Social Teaching, religious education, and catechetical work.
Aside from teaching, he facilitates recollections, retreats, team building, and strategic & pastoral plannings. He also gives talks and lectures on various topics related to Catholic Faith and education. He is active in Church affairs as he serves as the head of the Parish Ministry on Social Services and Shrine Coordinator at the Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of San Isidro Labrador, Cuenca, Batangas. His service extends to the Archdiocese of Lipa as he helps the Archdiocesan Commission on Catechesis in making catechetical modules and of the Archdiocesan Ministry on Social Services in various ways. Lastly, he is the Chairman and Executive Director of Kasaka ni San Isidro Labrador, Inc. (NGO).
Dr. Jessica Magallon-Avenido finished her M.A. in Religious Education at Mother of Life Center, Quezon City, Philippines. Her catechetical training paved the way for her 5-year stint as staff of the Campus Ministry Office. Eventually, she engaged herself in full time catechetical instruction in the tertiary level. Among her field of interests are education, religion, curriculum development, journal management and values education. Her love for learning propelled her to enroll and finish the PhD program in Education, major in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines. Currently, she serves as Head for Journal Publication of the University of San Jose-Recoletos and the Managing Editor of the Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal and the Recoletos International Journal of Language and Literature of the same university.
Mr. Ronaldo Roa Celestial was born in Guinobatan Albay, Bicol on August 13, 1967. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at Adamson University, in 1988, and a Master of Education in Religious and Values Education (MERVED), in 2000, at De La Salle University (DLSU). He joined DLSU as fulltime faculty member in 2012 after the merger with De La Salle- Canlubang (DLSC) where he has been connected since 2003. For fourteen years in service, he has served in various capacities such as Director of Student Affairs and NSTP Coordinator (DLSC campus) and presently Vice Chair of the Theology and Religious Education Department (DLSU Campus).