TEDxDLSUSHS Youth

Speakers

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• David Torreon

  Student Debater

  Born and raised in Davao City, David Torreon is known for his humor on TikTok and his constant drive to excel in his hobbies. He is currently a STEM student at De La Salle University Senior High School and an active member of the La Salle Debate League, earning distinctions such as NASHDC 2025 National Quarterfinalist and PSDC 2026 National Octofinalist. He previously served as Auditor of the Ateneo Student Executive Council at Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School, earning a gold medal for his service and commitment. Beyond these distinctions, David is also known for his unique interests, especially in his love for League of Legends. As a big fan of Faker and T1, he is well-versed with how to navigate growth especially when times hit rock-bottom. Not because he's a good tour guide, but because all roads do lead to him.

• Ethan Saclamitao

  STEM Scholar

  Ethan Jude Saclamitao might take a long time to write his name on an exam, but he makes sure that every answered question along the way is driven with precision and excellence. As a current STEM scholar at De La Salle University Senior High School - Manila, his academic prowess stems from his deep love of mathematics, having won various competitions locally and internationally over the past decade. Outside the classroom, he has distinguished himself as an Opinions-Editorial Writer for The Animo and a member of the La Salle Debate League. Beyond his achievements, he gives equal priority to character-building and holistic formation throughout his life. As a youth speaker, he makes sure you will never be afraid to take 100% of the shots others won’t.

• Phi Palmos

  Actor

  Phi Palmos is a creative force in theater, film and TV. His credits includes the successful and critically-acclaimed shows Rak of Aegis, The Reconciliation Dinner, Ang Huling El Bimbo, and Delia D, for which he won the 2024 PhilStage Gawad Buhay for Best Featured Actor in a Play. According to Netflix Philippines, he is “an actor who may not always be the main character but always makes the movie they’re in better.” He was Tita Ganda in the Netflix Originals movie, Doll House, DJ in Widow’s War and Sir Walt in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim? His work has been recognized by the Young Critics Circle, FAMAS, Society of Filipino Film Reviewers, Cinema One Originals, BroadwayWorld, Aliw, Golden Leaf, and Gawad Buhay Awards. An award-winning and critically acclaimed actor and performer, he is also an advocate and has travelled to Asia, Europe and the US for HIV and AIDS awareness, LGBTQIA+ issues and currently pushes for more sensitive, genuine and nuanced queer representation in media.

• Sam Madriaga

  Health Advocate

  Samuel Madriaga is a licensed occupational therapist who works on strengthening youth participation in democratizing local health systems in San Pablo City, Laguna. He is a 2nd-year student at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and the Philippine representative in the ASEAN Youth Sounding Board for 2024-2025. He serves as the Chief Executive of the Alliance of Public Health Advocates, one of the 2021 Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations in the Philippines and a National Gold Awardee of the 2023 DOH - Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners. He launched the first mobile health application to prevent teenage pregnancy in the Philippines through their SafeTalks Project. Since its launch, it has reached almost 15,000 youth online and achieved 200 new users. Driven by his commitment to equity and in catalyzing a paradigm shift in health, Samuel continues to champion a future where health is not only accessible but is co-created by the communities it serves.

• Soj Gamayon

  Agritech Founder

  Soj Gamayon is a 23-year-old first-generation entrepreneur, and scholar. He is the first Filipino to win the Red Bull Basement Global Finals (2024), selected from 110,000 entries across 40 countries, for founding AgriConnect PH—an AI-powered agritech platform that helps farmers predict risks, reduce crop losses, and build resilience in the face of climate change. With experience spanning nine organizations across four countries—from venture capital in the U.S. to deep-tech biotech in Singapore—Soj combines a global perspective with grassroots purpose. Grounded in his Ilocano farming roots, his work has been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on Zero Hunger, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Climate Action. Soj proves that with vision, resilience, and bold innovation, young entrepreneurs can reimagine industries and build solutions that matter—turning local struggles into global opportunities.