Our Astronomers
We take pride in the caliber of our professional team. Our lecturers are known in the astronomical community for their academic excellence and public service.
Bamm Gabriana
A mathematician at heart, Bamm is interested in astronomical calculations, especially predicting the circumstances of sky phenomena. The only Filipino member of the IMO likes studying the radiant drifts of meteor showers.
- Instructor of Astronomy, Rizal Technological University (RTU)
- Graduate Student, M.S. Atmospheric Science, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
- Founding Member, UP Astronomical Society (UP Astrosoc)
- Founding Member, RTU Astronomy Students' Association (RTU ASTRO)
- Faculty Adviser, RTU Astronomical Society (RTU Astrosoc)
- Former Education and Research Cluster Coordinator, UP Astrosoc
- Former Observation Committee Chairman, Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Former Graduate Assistant, Earth Science Section, UP NISMED
- Former Member, International Meteor Organization (IMO)
- Expedition Team Consultant, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse, Jinshanwei, China
- Expedition Team Member, 2006 Mercury Transit, Gubat, Sorsogon
- Expedition Team Member, 1995 Total Solar Eclipse, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Tertiary Education: UP Diliman, B.S. Mathematics, DOST Scholar
- Secondary Education: Philippine Science High School (PSHS)
Rochelle Derilo
Roch is an active observer of astronomical events such as eclipses, occultations, and transient lunar phenomena. She likes gazing at the lunar surface and enjoys hunting for the moon's thinnest crescent.
- Philippine Representative, NASA JPL Saturn Observation Campaign (SOC)
- Associate Member, UP Astronomical Society (UP Astrosoc)
- Former Assistant Observation and Intrumentation Cluster Coordinator, UP Astrosoc
- Former Education Committee Chairman, Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Expedition Team Consultant, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse, Jinshanwei, China
- Expedition Team Member, 2006 Mercury Transit, Gubat, Sorsogon
- National Champion, Chemistry Division, 2003 Intel Science Fair
- Tertiary Education: UP Open University, A.A.
- Secondary Education: Sorsogon National High School, DOST Section
Analyn Domingo
Eyna's cheerful and energetic aura is very contagious. She loves organizing science camps and kiddie clubs. She may be busy being a doting teacher to her pre-school pupils, but she never misses observing a meteor shower!
- Graduate Student, M.S. Astronomy, Rizal Technological University (RTU)
- Former NEC Auditor, Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC)
- Former Membership Committee Chairman, Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Former Executive Secretary, RTU Astronomy Students' Association (RTU ASTRO)
- Tertiary Education: UP Diliman, B. Secondary Education, Major in Chemistry
- Secondary Education: Luna National High School, Isabela
Lynelle Espina
A young and talented writer, Lyne loves teaching kids and writing for them. This science enthusiast is more than happy to share the sky objects she enjoys observing using small telescopes and binoculars.
- Instructor, Rizal Technological University (RTU)
- Graduate Student, M.S. Astronomy, Rizal Technological University (RTU)
- Former Editor in Chief, Appulse Newsletter of the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Former Publications Committee Chairman, Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Member, RTU Astronomy Students' Association (RTU ASTRO)
- Former NEC Assistance Team, Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC)
- Tertiary Education: UP Diliman, B.A. Political Science
- Secondary Education: St. Joseph's Academy, Mandaue City
George Toribio
George is both a programmer and an artist. His creativity brought the visually appealing design of this website. A planetary observer, he recently ventured into astrophotography, where his favorite subjects are the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter.
- Editorial Assistant, Appulse Newsletter of the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- Tertiary Education: AMA University, B.S. Information Technology
- Secondary Education: Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, Cubao
Allen Yu
Allen is the team's expert when it comes to instrumentation — he has already created half a dozen homemade telescopes. A licensed meteorite dealer, he is the expert when it comes to identifying which are the real rocks from space.
- Philippine Representative, International Meteorite Collectors' Association (IMCA)
- International Member, The Planetary Society
- Founding Member, RTU Astronomy Students' Association (RTU ASTRO)
- Founding Member, Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP)
- Lifetime Member, Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
- National Championship Finalist, Philippine Astro Olympiad 1999
- Telescope and Meteorite Dealer, Serakapty Inc.
- Tertiary Education: De La Salle University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- Secondary Education: St. Jude Catholic School
