Manuel Francisco Buendia

Manuel Francisco Buendia has extensive experience in the business and entrepreneurial world. In 2020, they were the Director of Brand Partnerships, Social Editor, and Business Development Analyst at ClutchPoints. In 2018, they were an Incorporator and Board Member at Battery and Energy Storage Technologies, Inc. and a Motivational Speaker. In 2017, they were the Founder of The Young Entrepreneur, an organization dedicated to helping the youth kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. In 2016, they were a Host. In 2014, they were the Chief Marketing Officer at Kurant Co. (Social Enterprise), a social enterprise focused on helping a Gawad Kalinga (GK) community in Nueva Ecija. In 2011, they were the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Public Display of Art (PDA), a high school gig that they created with their friends to showcase the creations of local artists.

Manuel Francisco Buendia has a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics from Ateneo de Manila University, which they obtained between 2011 and 2015. Prior to this, they attended Ateneo de Manila High School from 2007 to 2011, Jakarta Intercultural School from 2003 to 2007, Colegio Anglo-Colombiano from 2001 to 2003, Brent International School from 2000 to 2001, and Northbridge International School Cambodia from 1998 to 2000. In addition, they obtained the EF Standard English Test (EF SET) certification in June 2020.