Michealle TorresMetro Michealle Torres, executive editor
Michealle has worked with most of the country’s industry movers and shakers. Prior to joining Metro, she was part of the editorial teams of ELLE Singapore and PRESTIGE Asia. She brings with her a regional and global perspective when it comes to fashion and lifestyle, and combines it with her love for local artistry and creativity.


Carlo TadiarMetro Home & Entertaining Carlo Tadiar, editor in chief
Carlo is concurrently content unit head of male and youth titles at API. He began his career in print at The Manila Chronicle. He studied humanities and fine arts at the University of the Philippines (UP) and finished a master’s degree in cultural anthropology at the New School for Social Research.


Raul ManzanoMetro Society Raul Manzano, editor in chief
Before joining publishing, Raul was an investment banker for 30 years. He graduated from the University of Sta. Clara and took his MBA at the University of San Francisco.



Michelle AlejandroMetro Weddings Michelle Katigbak Alejandro, editor in chief
Michelle worked as a wedding planner before joining API as editor of Chalk. Soon after having her wedding featured in Metro Weddings, Michelle was presented with an opportunity to become the magazine’s editor in chief. Along with creative director Trisha Chua Juico, Michelle has dedicated herself to ensuring Metro Weddings is the essential wedding magazine.


Nana OzaetaFOOD Nana Ozaeta, editor in chief
Before joining API, Nana was the editor in chief of F&B World Magazine. She previously worked in marketing communications and taught literature at UP. Nana holds a bachelor of arts in comparative literature from Brown University. She also earned an MA in communication from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.


Dedet Reyes- PanabiWorking Mom Dedet Reyes-Panabi, editor in chief
Dedet joined Working Mom in 2001 as a staff writer and worked her way up, then took a short detour to become supplements editor before returning to the magazine as editor in chief. Today, she road tests the parenting tips on her kids, and tries to find work-life balance. Dedet holds an MA in philosophy and is a certified life coach.

Medina MarquezSharon At Home Francine Medina-Marquez, senior editor
Francine joined API in 2004 as managing editor of Working Mom. She later became editor of Working Mom and managing editor of FOOD and Metro Active. Currently, she is copy editor of some titles of the Publishing Department. Before joining API, she was lifestyle editor of a major daily. She also edits books, cooks, crafts and does home-keeping chores.


Dinah Sabal VenturaKris Aquino Magazine Dinah Sabal Ventura, senior editor
Dinah is a journalism graduate of the UP College of Mass Communications in Diliman and went into newspaper writing after college. She finds it a source of amazement that the charmed life of Kris Aquino offers as many varied facets as the worlds of lifestyle and entertainment she has covered in the past two decades.



Julie BonifacioThe Buzz Magazine Julie Bonifacio, editor in chief
Julie is a veteran entertainment writer with over 20 years of experience under her belt. She was a contributor to The Buzz magazine for several years before she became editor in chief in 2010. Under her leadership, The Buzz is experiencing steady circulation growth.




Nana CaragayChalk and Maven Nana Caragay, editor in chief
Nana is a graduate of broadcast communications at UP Diliman. Her first job after college was as editorial assistant of Chalk. Five years later, after serving as lifestyle editor and then associate editor, she became the magazine’s editor in chief. She is concurrently editor in chief of Maven.



David CeldranVAULT David Celdran, editor in chief
A veteran broadcast journalist, David has more than 20 years of experience as a television news manager, anchor, reporter and producer. He is currently the host of ABS-CBN News Channel’s “Executive Class” and “View from the Top.” He is also the chairperson of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and a columnist for the Manila Bulletin.