Our team
The people behind the work.Here in Tondo.
Get to know the people serving in Tondo.
Staff and volunteers who walk with families, students and neighbors in Tondo through discipleship, education and practical care.
- 40+
- Years in Tondo, since 1985
- 7
- Ministries
- 120+
- Students supported
Base leaders
Leading the base.
Paul and Chona Ariaga lead YWAM Balut and its seven ministries.
Paul & Chona Ariaga
Base directors
Council members; administration; maintenance and logistics; team coordination
Staff
Serving every day.
Across the seven ministries, from student sponsorship to hospitality for visiting teams.
Rachelle Anne, Gideon Paul & Joshua Ariaga
Praise and worship
Instrumentalists; members of the Arise Ministry
Andrew & Mary Rose Cudel
Volunteer counselor
Admin staff; core members of the Arise Ministry
Daughter: Shiloh Amarie
Marylou “Malou” So
Elementary Ministry leader
Administration
Joemarie “Jom” Manzano
College Ministry leader
Council member; maintenance and logistics
Ely June & Honey Grace Zabate
High School Ministry leaders
Council member; maintenance and logistics; DTS; Family and Community Ministry
Irish Rea Felicitas
Hospitality Ministry staff
Daughters: Lady and Shiphrah
The Arise Ministry
Members of the Arise Ministry, led by Chona Ariaga.
In-house students
Students who live and study at the base.
Mark Keven Alburo
House-sponsored student
Join the team
Serve with us.
There is more than one way onto the team in Tondo.
- 01
Start with a DTS
Most people join YWAM through a six-month Discipleship Training School, or the shorter Discipleship Training Week.
- 02
Come with a team
Serve alongside local leaders for a season, hosted by our Hospitality Ministry.
- 03
Ask about staff
Talk with us about serving on staff in Tondo and where you could fit.