Mark Anthony Vasquez Carranza, a dendrophile/citizen scientist, is originally from Camarines Sur, Bicolandia. He is currently working as Head Landscaper of La Luz Beach Resort. He is a permaculture speaker, a valued member of the Philippine Native Tree Enthusiasts, and a caring brother to Paul. He is passionate about flora and fauna photography, environmental conservation, and his blade collection.
Penn De Los Santos was a training consultant before becoming a full-time PADI dive instructor. In 2022, he published Take That Shot, a coffee table book of his underwater photographs. He has explored and mapped dive sites and organized underwater and coastal clean-ups. He has worked on scientific equipment deployment and retrieval, and search and recovery missions. He has been involved in coral replanting and reef restoration projects.
Marivic Verdadero Maramot is a PADI-certified dive and photography instructor. She co-founded Batangas Scuba Academy and NAVIGUIDE. An award-winning marine life photographer, she has exhibited at the National Museum. She is the Decathlon ambassador for scuba diving.
Juan Miguel F. Marasigan is a cinematographer with more than a decade of work on various award-winning films and commercial projects that have been shown locally and internationally. He strives to live every day with environmental protection and conservation in mind.
Neon Rosell II works in Agriculture Sustainability Initiatives for Nature ASIN, Inc. He earned his BS Geology degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. He is a published wildlife photographer.
Rory Morales-Gutierrez is a lifelong learner and is a homeschooling mom of two. She also does graphic design and data visualization projects over at Lakewalk Media. Lakewalkmedia.com
Bladimer Usi+ was a devoted family man and a member of the Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas. His editorial cartoon "Finding Cosme" was published every Saturday in Manila Times. He was based in San Jose, Batangas since 2008. His legacy lives on in Barako 77.