Prof. Dr. Arvin D. Eballo
President
Professor Arvin D. Eballo, PhD, is a faculty researcher at the Institute of Religion and the Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, Philippines. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from UST, a Master’s, and a Doctorate in Religious Education (both with High Distinction) from De La Salle University-Manila. His career includes serving as a community organizer in Barangay Kalawakan, Bulacan (2006-2011), and as president of the Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion (PASR) from 2014 to 2016. He was also awarded a research fellowship by Indiana University in 2018 and directed the UST-Simbahayan Community Development Office (2019-2020). Currently, he is the president of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines (REAP), Inc. His research on religion’s history, sociology, and politics has been widely published. His recent work appears in When Politics Meets Religion (Routledge, 2024). He received the Ceferino Gonzales Award (2022-2023) and the Gold Series Award (2022-2024).
Dr. Teresa M. Camarines
Vice President
Dr. Teresa M. Camarines is an educator, researcher, and academic leader in the field of Religious and Values Education. She currently serves as the Vice-President of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines, the Christian Living and Values Education (CLVE) Area Academic Coordinator at DLSU-The Academy Senior High School, and as a part-time faculty member in the Department of Theology and Religious Education (DTRE) at De La Salle University-Manila. In addition to her roles in teaching and administration, Dr. Camarines is an active researcher. She has presented scholarly papers at both local and international conferences and has published articles in respected journals. Her research interests span a diverse range of topics, including religious coping, service-learning, mining, health and well-being, and faith healing. Dr. Camarines earned her Master’s in Management in Human Resource Management from Colegio de San Juan de Letran–Calamba, and her passion for education and research culminated in a Doctor of Education in Religious and Values Education from DLSU-Manila. With a career that spans both basic and higher education, she has held various roles related to discipline, socio-cultural, and socio-linguistic development at the grade school and high school levels. She is also a co-founder of the Laguna Chapter of the Reading Association of the Philippines, reflecting her longstanding commitment to literacy and her interest in community engagement.
Dr. Jeramie N. Molino
Corporate Secretary
Dr. Jeramie Nunag Molino is a distinguished educator and scholar known for her academic excellence and leadership. She earned her Master of Education in Religious Education from Columban College, Olongapo (2010), followed by a doctorate in Educational Management from Saint Louis University, Baguio (2014), and a second doctorate in Applied Theology from De La Salle University, Manila (2022), through the K–12 CHED scholarship. She is a faculty professor at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, where she teaches Christian Faith Education (Religion) at the undergraduate level and Educational Management and Religious Studies in the Graduate School program. Dr. Molino’s research interests include Empirical Theology, Ecofeminism, Ecotheology, Environmental Communication, Women Studies, Youth Studies, and Religious Education. An active researcher, she has presented papers and published in national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed publications. Beyond academia, she is a committed campus ministry and youth development advocate, serving as an adviser to youth organizations and conducting workshops on leadership, research, publication, team building, biblical studies, ecology, vocation, UNSDGs, and PCSS. Dr. Molino exemplifies the integration of academic rigor with faith-driven service and youth empowerment.
Dr. Joseph Renus F. Galang
Treasurer
Dr. Joseph Renus Ferreras Galang is the Treasurer of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines (REAP), Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary, a Master of Arts in Education, major in English from the Angeles University Foundation, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology from the De La Salle University. He has taught courses in philosophy, theology, sociology, literature, and creative writing. He has presented papers at regional and international conferences on theology and literature. His academic and personal interests span philosophy, theology, religion, mythology, and fantasy literature.
Dr. Bonnadelbert A. Antonio
Auditor
Dr. Bonnadelbert A. Antonio is an Associate Professor of Theology at Holy Angel University from 1997 to now. He completed undergraduate studies in Philosophy at St. Anthony Mary Claret College of Philosophy, received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific, and attained a doctoral degree in Education, specializing in Religious Education and Values Education from De La Salle University in Manila. His research areas of interest consist of: Contextual Theology, Moral Theology, Feminist Theology, Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics, Axiology and Existential Phenomenology, as well as Environmental Studies.
Mr. Ivan Efreaim A. Gozum, MA
Public Relations Officer & Social Media Manager
Mr. Ivan Efreaim A. Gozum is an instructor at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. He obtained his Master of Arts in Religious and Values Education from the Holy Angel University, Angeles City, last 2022. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree from the University of Santo Tomas last 2019. His research interests include ethics, family studies, philosophy of religion, medieval philosophy, artificial intelligence, medical humanities, Gabriel Marcel, and Karol Wojtyla. As an emerging scholar, he has presented his papers at local and international conferences. Also, he has published articles in local and international journals.
Mr. Renniel Jayson Jacinto Rosales, MA
Director-Data Privacy Officer & Website Administrator
Mr. Renniel Jayson Jacinto Rosales is a full-time faculty member at De La Salle University School of Innovation and Sustainability. He holds a degree in AB Philosophy from Oblates of St. Joseph College of Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Applied Theology, major in Religious Education, from DLSU-Manila. He earned an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Adult Faith Formation from Fordham University and is completing his PhD in Applied Theology at DLSU while taking a course at Princeton Theological Seminary. He has published works on spirituality, religious education, and Catholic Social Teaching. He also facilitates retreats, recollections, team-building, and pastoral planning, and is a sought-after speaker on faith and education. Actively involved in Church work, he leads the Parish Ministry on Social Services and the Shrine Ministry in the Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of San Isidro labrador, Cuenca, Batangas. He supports archdiocesan ministries and serves as the Executive Director of Kasaka ni San Isidro Labrador, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
Dr. Jessica Magallon-Avenido
Director-Memberships Officer
Dr. Jessica Magallon-Avenido is the Head of the Journal Management and Publication Unit at the University of San Jose-Recoletos and serves as Managing Editor of the Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal (RMRJ), a Scopus-indexed journal. She holds a Master’s degree in Religious Education from the Mother of Life Center in Quezon City and a PhD in Education, majoring in Curriculum and Instruction, from the University of San Carlos, Cebu City. With extensive experience in academic publishing, Jessica is passionate about advancing research quality and integrity. Her scholarly interests include education, religion, curriculum development, journal management, and values education. Through her leadership, she actively promotes scholarly excellence and ethical standards in research publication, making significant contributions to the academic community.
Dr. Jose Eric M. Lacsa
Director-Linkages Officer