Who We Are
BOARD AND MANAGEMENT
The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation is an organization strengthened by the collective efforts of individual volunteers, non-government organizations, and our generous partners and sponsors.
We also have our Hope Paddlers who help us bring our projects to fruition. They are more than just volunteers. These are the people who put all the hard work, day and night, to make our projects successful. Because of Hope Paddlers continuously watching over the communities, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation is very quick to act upon when needed.
YELLOW BOAT OF HOPE FOUNDATION OFFICERS
Dr. Anton Mari Lim, DVM President
Doc Anton Lim is a Filipino Veterinarian, businessman, public figure, humanitarian, and a frequent speaker, organizer, NGO consultant and community development volunteer throughout the Philippines who advocates for the disadvantaged. He is the Co-Founder / President / Chief Hope Paddler of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and Yellow Boat of Hope USA. He was selected as one of Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy in 2016.
Jay Michael Jaboneta Vice-President
Mr. Jay Jaboneta helps people and organizations build sustainable enterprises and products. He is currently the Managing Director of NEXUS Innovation Labs at De La Salle Lipa and the Co-Founder of the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and various technology startups. He sits on the boards of various companies and non-profits in the Philippines, and consults with different organizations on Disruptive Technologies, Resource Mobilization, and Social Innovation.
Dr. Ofelia Samar-Sy, MD Secretary
She is the Dean of BU College of Medicine, who won the Philippine Medical Association’s 2018 Dr. Jose Rizal Most Outstanding Physician in Community Service & Leadership, and the JCI’s Outstanding Filipino Physician of 2022. She is an internist-cardiologist whose life is a story of selfless service to the medical profession and dedication to innovation, collaboration, and transformation in her quest for quality education. Born poor, her life was a constant struggle since childhood, from working on her grandfather's farm to selling pansit and dinuguan in the cockpit and condiments in the town’s public market.
Dr. John Michael Dellariarte, MPH Treasurer
Dr. Dellariarte is passionate about dermatological innovations. His current work involves developing technology for DellaGroup Corp, particularly involving smart UV textiles that block Ultraviolet, Visible light, & Infrared radiation. The team wishes to expand to other smart textiles with dermatological applications. His work with solar light started early during his medical school, developing a solar reflector that uses the sun's energy and radiation to disinfect water in a rural area in the Philippines with high incidence of diarrhea.
Emmanuel So Board Member
Mr. Emmanuel So is a businessman, owner of Orchids Bookstore, a chain of bookstores in Pampanga, who is one of the co-founders of Yellow Boat of Hope in 2010 when it started as a volunteer project. He is currently the Lead Implementer for Pampanga Funds for Little Kids.
YELLOW BOAT OF HOPE USA OFFICERS
Dr. Anton Mari Lim, DVM President
Doc Anton Lim is a Filipino Veterinarian, businessman, public figure, humanitarian, and a frequent speaker, organizer, NGO consultant and community development volunteer throughout the Philippines who advocates for the disadvantaged. He is the Co-Founder / President / Chief Hope Paddler of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and Yellow Boat of Hope USA. He was selected as one of Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy in 2016.
Jason Keith Bonaga Vice-President for External Linkages
Responding to emergencies has always been Jason’s calling. After his service in the United States Marine Corps, he became heavily involved in global disaster response and has grown his commitment to humanitarian work. His passion for teaching and volunteering for the underserved brought him back to the Philippines where he became involved with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and the Philippine government.
Currently, he is a consultant for Local Government Units and academe for innovation and development.
Edner Dizon Secretary
Joveth Mahinay Treasurer
Josh Mahinay is a Filipino social entrepreneur and community volunteer. After returning from Los Angeles, in 2017, he founded BEAGIVER VENTURES INC., a social entrepreneurship venture that helps impoverished school children through its “buy one, give one” business model. Aside from being the CEO and President of BEAGIVER, Josh also holds other positions in different companies and organizations. He is a Board of Director at Yellow Boat of Hope USA, Vice President of Filinvestor International Foundation, and Managing Partner at Splice Business Solutions Co., Ltd.
Emmanuel So Board Member
Mr. Emmanuel So is a businessman, owner of Orchids Bookstore, a chain of bookstores in Pampanga, who is one of the co-founders of Yellow Boat of Hope in 2010 when it started as a volunteer project. He is currently the Lead Implementer for Pampanga Funds for Little Kids.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Jo Louis Camiguing Community Engagement and Program Impact Coordinator
Jolo Camiguing is a graduate of the Bachelor of Public Administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman. With a deep passion for policymaking, he envisions a progressive and inclusive future, starting from small and rural communities. His passion in governance, public service, and community engagement fuel his drive to create meaningful change, ensuring that development reaches every sector of society.
Jennifer Rose Paat Programs & Community Manager
Jennifer finished a degree in Arts in English at Isabela State University.
She became a part-time community manager in one of YBH's programs, Suporta Eskwela Club, in collaboration with the AHA! Learning Center, then granted as the YBH's Associate Community Manager. Jennifer thrives in helping the less fortunate and hopefully create a meaningful impact in the society she is a part of.
Jeromy Verayo Social Media and Community Associate
Jero is a researcher, writer, and audio-visual creative. He graduated from the University of the Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. He is an advocate of the preservation and maintenance of public spaces including academic/learning spaces. His writings are centered on spatiality, post-truth, and risk communication.
Jerry Mae Maghinay Administrative Officer
Jerry Mae is a graduate from Mindanao State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In her pursuit of a more meaningful, challenging and empowering career, she sought an executive assistant position at BEAGIVER/Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation in 2017. To perform on her role excellently, she trained by attending executive sessions on finance and administration.
Patricia Diana Ayo Grants & Partnerships Officer
Patty is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Minor in Humanitarian Action. She is an advocate of inclusive and accessible education, cultural preservation, and environmental protection.
HOPE PADDLERS
AMBASSADORS OF HOPE
Pauline Amelinckx Miss Supranational Philippines 2023
Dr. Angela Pineda Dermclinic Executive Vice President
Jennifer Sotto
Carly Peeters Miss Teen International USA 2017
Cassie Eng
Vianna Ricafranca GMA's Centerstage Season 1 Winner
Darla May dela Torre USA Golf Athlete
Nadine Bernardino
Ruth Yu-Owen
Marcus Sebastian USA Tennis Athlete
Janine Parel International Diana Award 2013 Awardee
Melissa Villa Project PEARLS Founder
Von Borilla
Jet Nera
TESTIMONIALS
Bam Aquino
Senate of the Philippines“Among the group’s many inspiring stories, what touches me the most is the compassion of its volunteers who selflessly came together to provide not only boats to school children, but hope for a brighter future to the next generation of Filipinos..”
Harnin Manalaysay
Club 8586 Inc.“The Yellow Boats and our Kariton Klasrums are siblings birthed by their mother Hope! One pushes to bring education to the children and the other one floats to bring the children to education!”
Jim Gomez
Associated Press“The story of these poor children, who have to swim to school each day and back, really broke my heart. There is something to be said about a society that allows this depth of deprivation to continue to stare it in the face each time. When I heard about your group of volunteers going out of the way to lend these helpless young dreamers a hand, when I heard that you were helping build yellow boats so they’ll be dry and beaming when they step into their classrooms, I felt a renewed sense of hope. This selfless act of yours made me more confident that some decent Filipinos will always step forward somewhere when our desperate people extend their hands to be pulled from the desperation and neglect that have shackled them for so long.”
