ICOMOS Philippines proudly announces the appointment of its new Board of Trustees and Officers, ushering in a new era of leadership, expertise, and dynamic collaboration in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to excellence will further strengthen the organization’s mission to safeguard the nation’s cultural legacy.
New Board of Trustee: Ar. Ramil Tibayan
Architect Ramil Tibayan joins the Board of Trustees, bringing a distinguished background in architectural heritage conservation and education. He currently serves as a lecturer at the College of Architecture of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), his alma mater where he earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Master’s Degree in Cultural Heritage Studies.
Ramil previously headed the Cultural Properties Conservation Division of the Intramuros Administration, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, and worked with Design Coordinates, Incorporated in construction project management. He also taught at the Far Eastern University, Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts.
In 2009, he placed first in the Architecture Licensure Examination. His dedication to heritage conservation is further exemplified through his training with the Getty Conservation Institute and ThinkCity Malaysia, and by completing the Getty Conservation Institute’s Conserving Modern Architecture course in 2021.
Ramil currently serves as a Panel of Experts member for Architectural Heritage at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), an Expert Member of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-Century Modern Heritage, and now a Board Trustee of ICOMOS Philippines.
New Membership Officer: Dr. Jan-Michael Cayme
Dr. Jan-Michael Cayme has been appointed as the new Membership Officer. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Tartu, Estonia, specializing in the chemical analysis of heritage clay-based materials, including historic bricks, pottery, and lime mortars used in traditional structures.
His expertise supports evidence-based conservation strategies essential to preserving the material authenticity of cultural properties. Dr. Cayme is also an associate member of ICOFORT (ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Fortifications and Military Heritage), further enriching the scientific strength of ICOMOS Philippines.
Continuing Communication Officer: Joselito “JJ” Corpus
Taking on the role of Communication Officer is Mr. Joselito “JJ” Corpus, a leading figure in disaster-related heritage recovery. JH has developed methodologies for material recovery and collection treatment following major disasters, including the 2013 Bohol Earthquake, Typhoon Yolanda, and Typhoon Odette.
He previously served as Project Manager for the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund in the Historic City of Vigan and continues to lecture at the University of Northern Philippines on disaster risk management for cultural heritage. He also served as a technical advisor to Escuela Taller Foundation, Inc., after leading its satellite school in Maribojoc to train out-of-school youth in church restoration.
JH Corpus earned his undergraduate degrees in history and communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and pursued further studies at the Università degli Studi di Bologna (D.A.M.S.). He completed his graduate degree in Historic Preservation, with an emphasis on conservation science, at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. He also participated in ICCROM-ITC’s Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage Program at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan.
JH’s contributions to media and education, including as a writer for the Philippine Star, continue to advance public understanding of heritage protection in vulnerable contexts.
New Climate Change and Heritage Working Group (CCHWG) Representative: Glyre Treasure Faeldonia
Mr. Glyre Treasure Faeldonia has been appointed the new National Coordinator and Representative of the Climate Change and Heritage Working Group (CCHWG). A sustainable development and urban policy researcher, Glyre focuses on climate action, urban mobility, and heritage conservation.
He holds an MSc in Global Development (Environment and Climate Change), graduating summa cum laude from the Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester. Glyre’s career is deeply rooted in youth-led and youth-focused initiatives, including leading research efforts with Keep the Change: Youth Policy Lab and the ASEAN Youth Organisation. His contributions have supported projects commissioned by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on e-waste management and the Circular Economy.
Currently serving as Organizational Relationships Manager at Young Urbanists of Southeast Asia (YUSEA), Glyre fosters regional collaboration on sustainable urban development.
A proud member of the Subanon Indigenous Group of Zamboanga del Norte, Glyre emphasizes the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems and community participation in heritage conservation. Having previously interned with ICOMOS Philippines, he now brings a multidimensional and inclusive approach to climate-responsive heritage safeguarding.
New Emerging Professionals Working Group (EPWG) Representative: Nina Carmela Ynion
Ms. Nina Carmela Ynion steps into the role of EPWG Representative. She is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), aiming to specialize in Cultural Heritage Law at the intersections of international law and property law.
Nina holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Humanities from UA&P, and she furthered her specialization in art conservation by completing a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Art Conservation at Studio Arts College International in Florence, Italy. There, she trained in the conservation of paintings on canvas and wood, later applying her expertise as an Assistant Art Conservator under Mrs. Missy Sanares-Reyes.
Currently on leave from the PhD program in Philippine Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Nina’s dissertation focuses on the technical art history of ecclesiastical art in Laguna. Her work underscores the urgent need to integrate legal frameworks into art preservation and cultural heritage conservation in the Philippines.
Continuing Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG) Representative: Anjelika Orui
Ms. Anjelika Orui continues her dedicated leadership as the SDGWG Representative for ICOMOS Philippines. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Anjelika is an architect, public relations ambassador, and writer committed to integrating sustainable development principles into heritage conservation.
She holds a Master’s degree in Property Development from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, earned with Latin honors, from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She has worked on architectural and conservation projects across Asia and Europe, including engagements with MVRDV, the Kobe City Government, and La Biennale di Venezia 2024.
Anjelika has been actively involved with ICOMOS Philippines since 2022, serving as Task Team Coordinator for the SDGWG and leading the localization of ICOMOS International’s Policy Guidance for Heritage and the SDGs. She also participated as a Research Associate for the UNESCO-funded project “Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment of Vernacular Buildings in the World Heritage City of Vigan” (PEDAVBV).
She remains an active member of ICOMOS Australia and the International Scientific Committee on Energy and Sustainability.
The appointment of these outstanding professionals marks an important milestone for ICOMOS Philippines. As the organization continues to advocate for the conservation of cultural heritage in the face of modern challenges, their collective leadership ensures that heritage protection remains a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable endeavor.
We warmly welcome our new Board Members and Officers and look forward to achieving greater milestones together!