About YPS

We are a group of young, dynamic individuals composed of professionals, people in government, entrepreneurs, activists, and people in the development sector.

Founded in September 2006, Young Public Servants Inc. (YPS) believes that promoting Good Governance and Democratic Citizenship among our youth are critical in shaping a new generation of honest and dedicated Filipino leaders.

As an organization, we trace our roots through the International Center for Innovation, Transformation, Excellence in Governance, Inc. (INCITEGov), which recognizes the potential in harnessing the expertise, energies and perspectives of its members aged 40 and below.

Through various programs and activities, we aim to:        
  • Be an influential and credible source of youth perspectives
  • Initiate dialogue that leads to policy and institutional reforms
  • Undertake research relevant to understanding and establishing programs for the youth
  • Provide avenues for young people to voice their views and opinions
  • Increase awareness on good governance and democratic citizenship
By engaging and working with the youth, YPS hopes to contribute to effective nation-building and transformative socio-economic development across the entire Philippines.
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Board Members

Joi Marie Angelica Indias
Chairperson

Smile is a designer and educator. She currently serves as Chair of the Department of Fine Arts at the Ateneo de Manila University. She was also the Creative Director in the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDPSO). She is 65% tita.
Laila Deles
Vice Chairperson

Laila is a finance researcher, explorer and retired athlete. She is a research consultant for the Asian Development Bank. She previously served as Chief Administrative Officer of the Transition Investment Support Plan for ARMM Program under the Management Office of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Joan Dela Cruz
Corporate Secretary

Joan is a lawyer by profession. She is an Associate at Puno and Puno Law Offices and was previously Executive Assistant at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). She is a dreamer and describes herself as an ambivert.
JC Punongbayan
Treasurer

JC is an economist, Rappler columnist, and a teacher. He was previously Head Executive Assistant at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
Justin Muyot
‍Executive Director

Justin Muyot is the Executive Director of YPS. He is also Co-Convenor of the Malusog at Matalinong Bata Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. He likes discovering indie acts that the cool kids try to gatekeep.

Team Members

Erika Mayoni‍
Deputy Executive Director

Erika Mariel Mayoni is a democracy advocate, development worker, and policy whiz with an unstoppable wanderlust. She believes in empowering young leaders while exploring new places! Big ideas + leadership is the ultimate adventure!
Neil Joseph Iyog
‍Communications Specialist

Neil is all about youth empowerment, inclusive education, and making policies that actually work for people. From student regent to NGO advocate and now at FEU Public Policy Center, he’s been writing, organizing, and making things happen. He’s also tackling grad school—because why not take on one more challenge?
Nikki Estella
Stakeholder Engagement and Programs

Nikki Estella is a feminist, youth empowerment and right to information advocate based in Metro Manila. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement and Programs Assistant for the Young Public Servants. She is an avid reader, book hoarder, an occasional writer, and a mom to two black dogs.
Quiel Quiwa
Stakeholder Engagement and Programs
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Quiel is a youth organizer and development consultant. He previously served as Program Officer for the Angat Buhay Program of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). He is also a licensed electronics engineer and a theater actor.
Jesm Bautista
Admin and Finance Officer
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Jesm handles admin and finance—keeping things organized, on track, and running smoothly. Off the clock, she’s hanging out with her dogs, diving into new manhwa, or catching the latest anime episode with snacks in hand.

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