Theme: (En)Vision: Where Limits Do Not Exist

(En)Vision is a play between the words vision and envision, the active and passive sides of man's imagination. Envisioning creates, a vision is seen. The theme revolves around these two concepts- what separates and connects them, or more importantly, the circumstances in which they intersect. With an audience of about 100, our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and wonder – to turn visions into reality and provoke conversations that matter.

TEDxYouth@PSHSWVC
Bito-on, Jaro
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Iloilo, Western Visayas (Region VI), 5000
Philippines

Aris Larroder

Special Science Teacher

Forging his path to success, Aris Larroder focuses on understanding the nature of science and giftedness from a sociological perspective. Dr. Larroder earned his Ph.D. degree in Science Education at the Tokyo University of Science. He has earned countless awards including a Reader's Choice Award for his research paper, and recognition from the Bato Balani Foundation for promoting Indigenous People's (IP) knowledge and adapting the indigenization program in his Science teaching. He is currently working as an educator at Philippine Science High School Western Visayas, spearheading multiple programs annually to help impart the gift of science and research to those who would otherwise have little to no access to it.

Gary Villame

Technology Innovator

Gary Villame is the co-founder and CEO of Itemhound, a technology-based company that leverages on the power of web and RFID technologies. He finished BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, magna cum laude, and MS Electrical Engineering at UP Diliman. In 2010, he started Itemhound along with his four other “thesis-mates” and eventually found a niche in providing digital solutions to events. Itemhound has served more than 1 million event participants through their various services ranging from race timing, registration, brand activation, event management, and data analytics.

Laurence Arceño

Entreprenuer/Life Coach

As he strived for a better life for both himself and his family, Laurence Arceño also thrived to become a successful millennial entrepreneur. He was a proud graduate of Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas with high honors and of Ateneo De Manila University - BS Applied Mathematics major in Finance. With all his efforts to achieve his goals, he became the Youngest Diamond Director at the age of 26. He has now been acting as a life coach and motivational speaker in order to inspire others.

Myke Celis

Entrepreneur/Life Coach

Myke Celis, a proud graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman (BA Broadcast Communication and MA in Media Studies), best known for #bestmeever, his self-actualization and personal breakthrough coaching platform, is one of the most sought-after certified life coaches in the Philippines. A best-selling author of 3 inspirational titles, Myke also dabbles in media work as a radio talkshow host of DZME 1530AM and DZRJ 810AM, while serving as the face and host of ABS-CBN Adober Studios Multimedia Life and Inspiration. At present, Myke Celis balances his media appearances and his 4 thriving businesses with TEDx talks in between, as the current Filipino with the most number of TEDx talks under his name, with 8 local and international stints and growing.

Ruselle Castro

Musical Director

Ruselle B. Castro is the founder of Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus’s choir, Sunis Ning Suala, and rondalla group, Dulce Suano Della Corda. Last year, the rondalla group had the chance to compete in NAMCYA. As a teacher and resource person in various seminars and training, he was able to produce outputs such as curriculum, teaching strategies, and classroom management techniques, among others. He holds a Master’s Degree in Music from Sta. Isabelle College and was a trainee under the Philippine Madrigal Singers. Mr. Castro has already created original soundtracks for GMA, ABS-CBN, and prominent local artists. He is currently the Director of Profiles Entertainment Production (PEP).