UGAT FOUNDATION: Speakers and Counselors

Fr. Nilo E. Tanalega, SJ: Executive Director

2006-11-10T21:14:00.000-08:00

Fr. Nilo E. Tanalega, SJ holds a Doctorate in Ministry with a concentration in Family Counseling from Colgate/Rochester Divinity School, a Masters of Science in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Maryland, a Masters of Arts in Theology from Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, a Masters in Business Administration from the same university, and a Post-Graduate Professional Diploma in Religion and Religious Education, with a major in Family Ministries from Fordham University.

Carlos T. Lagaya: Assistant to the Executive Director

2006-11-10T21:13:00.001-08:00

Carlos Lagaya finished his Masters of Arts in Theology, majoring in Pastoral Ministry at the Divine Word School of Theology, Tagaytay City. He is also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing. Currently the Assistant to the Executive Director and Staff-Counselor of UGAT Foundation, Inc.

Sr. Marissa Valencia, FdCC

2006-11-10T21:11:00.001-08:00

Sr. Marissa Valencia, FdCC family is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate. She holds a Diploma on Family Ministry at the Center for Family Ministries, Ateneo de Manila University. She is also a counselor of UGAT Foundation, Inc and Project Associate of the Bayaning Pilipino Awards

Rina Ramos-Concepcion

2006-11-10T21:10:00.001-08:00

Rina Ramos-Concepcion (on leave)is a Ph. D. Candidate in Theology of Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University. She graduated with the degree in Family Ministry at the Center for Family Ministries, Ateneo de Manila University. She is also a family-counselor of UGAT Foundation, Inc.; has authored Christian Living books for High School and Grade School and Values Education Sophomores.

Sr. Celeste Yuzon, RGS

2006-11-10T21:09:00.002-08:00

Sr. Celeste Yuzon, RGS (on-leave) is a Founding member of the UGAT Foundation, Inc. A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Accountancy graduate, she also holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies in Family Ministries at Loyola School of Theology. Professional Diploma in Family Ministries at Loyola School of Theology. Currently, a Guidance Counselor of High School Department at St. Bridget’s College, Batangas. Also, a College Professor from the same school. Vocation Promoter in Religious of Good Shepherd Community.

Jimleth Dulla

2006-11-10T20:56:00.001-08:00

Jemelita Dulla is a registered Nurse. She is a staff-Counselor of the UGAT Foundation, Inc. and has been working for the poor since 1990 through psycho-emotional and spiritual intervention under the auspice of Rev. Fr. Nilo E. Tanalega, SJ.

Mary Ann Patacsil

2006-11-10T20:55:00.001-08:00

Mary Ann Patacsil is a registered nurse and a mother of two. She is the resource speaker-facilitator for Growing Up As Parents Seminar and Midlife Seminars.

Hazel Melanie Ramos

2006-11-10T20:49:00.000-08:00

Hazel Melanie Ramos holds a Doctorate in Psychology major in Clinical Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. She is the speaker/facilitator of different seminars and staff-counselor of UGAT Foundation.

Teresa G. Arguelles

2006-11-10T20:48:00.000-08:00

Teresa G. Arguelles is a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry graduate of the Loyola School of Theology , Ateneo de Manila University. She also possesses a Professional Diploma in Pastoral ministry from the Center of Family Ministries, Ateneo de Manila University.

Emmanuel Calonzo

2006-11-10T20:47:00.000-08:00

Emmanuel Calonzo is a former expatriate, Lay Pastoral Coordinator for the Diocese of Penang, Malaysia. Currently employed as Assistant Southern Coordinator of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)

Wilfredo & Norma Turbanos

2006-11-10T20:46:00.002-08:00

Wilfredo & Norma Turbanos is the Team Couple for Hakbang (Haplos at Kalinga sa Buhay ng Anak at Magulang); SUYUAN Marriage Enrichment; and BEM (Buhay Espirituwal ng Mag-asawa). Fred and Benny Serrano Team Couple for SUYUAN Marriage Enrichment and BEM (Buhay Espirituwal Mag-Asawa)

Rose Cataquis

2006-11-10T20:46:00.001-08:00

Rosalie Cataquis grauated with the degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Canossa College, San Pablo, Laguna. Presently, taking up School Psychology at Philippine Normal University. She is the Guidance Counselor of Canossa Academy, Calamba, Laguna. Also, the Coordinator for Lipa Youth Commission on Vocation at the Archdiocese of Lipa, Batangas.

Vic Codog

2006-11-10T20:45:00.000-08:00

Vic Codog is the Coordinator for DAMAYAN Program (Damay sa Solong Magulang sa Pamayanan)

Jesus & Fatima Nartates

2006-11-10T20:44:00.000-08:00

Jesus & Fatima Nartates is the Chair Couple for SUYUAN Marriage Enrichment and the Couple Coordinator for PUGAD (Pampamilyang Ugnayan at Gabay sa mga Angkan ng Diyos), an association of presentor-facilitators (team couples)of different family programs affiliated with UGAT Foundation, Inc. They have been in several countries giving seminars.

Manny and Alice Cachero

2006-11-10T20:42:00.000-08:00

Manny and Alice Cachero is the Team Couple for Tipanan ng Mag-anak, TUGMAAN (Tugon sa Magkatipan o May Sumpaan], SUYUAN Marriage Enrichment, BEM (Buhay Espiritwal Mag-Asawa) and KAISA (Kasama sa Pag-iisa)

Papo Ong-Ante

2006-11-10T20:40:00.000-08:00

Patrick Ong-Ante holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology in Ateneo de Manila University, Diploma on Family Ministry majoring in Family and Pastoral Counseling in Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University. He is a volunteer counselor of the foundation.

Cora Antonio

2006-11-10T20:38:00.000-08:00

Ma. Corazon Antonio holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at the Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University. Professional Diploma in Pastoral Ministry at the Center for Family Ministries, Ateneo de Manila university. Presently, Board Member of Angkop Foundations (work for the poor of Couples for Christ); Hands Foundation (work for priest) and Bethseda Healing Center. She's also active in the field of family counseling and giving seminars