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Editor-in-chief
Deane Cruz

Brand Intelligence Group
Ella Rivera
Reena Mesias
Sara Rivera
Abby Ng
Liana Lopez

Brand Design Group
Angela Chua
Paolo Geronimo
Denise Borja
Macy Escay
Eugene Tuazon
Lorenz Raymundo
Stella Santos

Management
Mayee Gonzales
Lester Cruz
Felisse Ilagan
Dani Celones

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