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Carrie Ibarra together with her classmates -- Adele Olives, Annette Aguado, Polly Garilao, and Rory Tolentino, started the Pink Parol project with the objective to help VP Leni win in the Presidential race 2022.

Madelle is a familiar face especially to those who love Zumba. She makes dancing for fitness fun and accessible, inspiring millions of people around the world to move through their YouTube channel LiveLoveParty.tv. Madelle talks about what dance means to her and how she found a positive and uplifting community in MC – one that developed her talents and equipped her with the values that help make her the confident entrepreneur, wife, mother and leader she is today.

A doctor and professional athlete, Ian is known as an advocate for a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. A firm believer that good health is key to living life to the fullest, Ian walks the talk as she balances her career as a medical and sports acupuncturist while engaging in competitive sports.

Nina never let deafness prevent her from achieving her dream of being in the fashion industry. While being a deaf student enrolled in a normal class setting had its challenges, it was in MC that Nina learned to be resilient and accept the kindness of others. Today, Nina shares her talent with the world as a fashion designer who proudly promotes Filipino designs and craftsmanship.

After years of building a successful career in the private sector, Lot is now leading meaningful projects in civil society. From livelihood projects that rehabilitate communities devastated by natural calamities to supporting the nutrition and education of children during the pandemic, Lot demonstrates leadership and compassion in uplifting the lives of the poor.

Food has always been an integral part of Nina’s life. As editor-in-chief of a food magazine and author of several cookbooks - including a revival of her mother’s classic – Nina makes cooking accessible and relevant. Guided by her faith and devotion to Mother Mary, Nina continues her mother’s legacy by bringing joy to the kitchens of more generations of Filipino home cooks.

A true steward of the environment, Billie serves as a Trustee of the award-winning conservation project Masungi Georeserve. Billie’s interests in sustainability and creativity drive her to protect Rizal’s nature and biodiversity through geotourism, making this wildlife sanctuary recognized by top conservation and sustainable tourism organizations around the world.

Jasmin saves lives by teaching and advocating for peace. Lobbying for arms control and nuclear disarmament, speaking at the UN for diplomatic negotiations, and working with various organizations to uphold women’s rights and end gender-based violence are just some of her contributions to peacebuilding. Stirred by her faith and compassion for the oppressed, Jasmin continues to actualize positive change through peace.

There is no greater reward for Teacher Marose than seeing the smiles of her students who discover the joy of learning. Now the Chair of MC’s Early Childhood Education department, Marose and her team pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching to shape future educators from our alma mater.

As a journalist who covered the realities of politics, territorial disputes and armed conflict, Camille told the stories of innocent Filipinos caught in the crossfire. Now working as a communications officer in a male-dominated industry, Camille uses her voice to break gender stereotypes by advocating for women empowerment.