Beyond differences, stereotypes, and mere existence. Go beyond and start living- here, this October 2015, in TEDxUPM.

College of Public Health Auditorium, Annex II, University of the Philippines Manila
Pedro Gil Street, Malate, Manila
Manila, National Capital Region, 1008
Philippines

Ebe Dancel

Singer-Songwriter

Ebe Dancel is the former lead guitarist and vocalist of the defunct OPM band, Sugarfree. Ebe was also in projects and collaborations with other artists and organizations, one being Rock Ed Philippines' Rock Rizal. His songs have been used on stage in Culture Shock’s production “Sa Wakas”.

Gerson Abesamis

Professor

Trained at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Gerson Abesamis is passionate about user-centered design, digital media, and educational technology. As co-founder of Habi Education Lab, they seek to bring innovation to Philippine schools through design thinking workshops and grassroots partnerships with design and technology groups.

Jerrold Tarog

Director

A film director, composer, editor, writer, and sound designer, Jerrold Tarog has received great acclaim and accolades for his work in Carpool, Confessional, Senior Year, Sana Dati, and his most recent film, Heneral Luna. He graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in Music Composition.

Raquel Fortun

Forensic Pathologist

Named one of 2004’s Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service, and also one of the Philippine Ten Outstanding Young Men in 2002, Dr Raquel Fortun is the first Filipina forensic pathologist. She has worked in cases such as the Subic Rape Case in 2006 and the Ozone Fire Disco Tragedy in 1996. Dr Fortun has also worked in other countries like the Netherlands, Japan, and Cambodia. She currently teaches at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine.