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Hyundai Hall, Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
Metro Manila, National Capital Region, 1108
Philippines

Edgar Samar

Dr. Edgar Calabia Samar is a critically acclaimed author, an associate professor at the Ateneo de Manila University, and a visiting professor at Osaka University. His books have won the National Book Awards, including those from his Young Adult series, “Janus Silang.” His novel, “Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog,” received the NCCA Writer’s Prize, and it was longlisted to the Man Asian Literary Prize. His works have also won Palancas and National Children’s Book Awards, among others.

Toto Malvar

Toto Malvar is an environmentalist and the visionary behind Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a sustainable travel destination operating in Antipolo City. Malvar also serves as the Chairman of MPNR Foundation, an organization that seeks to aid in the rehabilitation of the Upper Marikina Watershed through the empowerment of the communities living within.