Jophel Botero Ybiosa
Founder and Executive Director, Team Juan Makasining
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Introduction
Jophel Botero Ybiosa is a globally recognized and multi-award-winning artist from the Philippines. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Team Juan Makasining, an award-winning arts and advocacy group recognized as the 2017 Asia-Pacific Excellence Awardee for Outstanding Arts and Advocacy Organization. He also holds positions as a Master Photographer/Platinum Artist with Princess Cruise Lines and has served as a Special Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Recently, he was appointed as one of the SSCC Youth Ambassadors for Cultural Diplomacy. Additionally, he is a Gold Member of the Professional Photographers Asia Community and belongs to several prestigious organizations, including the Society of International Travel and a great deal more! As an artist, his main goal is to showcase the Philippines' positive imagery, inherent beauty, cultural identity, and significant stories to a global audience. He is the first Filipino to be honored in internationally acclaimed exhibitions and competitions.