The Guild of Entrepreneurial Management Students (GEMS) from the University of Makati has officially joined the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines (YES Philippines), marking a meaningful milestone for student entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.

This partnership opens new opportunities for GEMS members to participate in wider entrepreneurial initiatives, leadership development activities, networking opportunities, and national youth entrepreneurship programs. Through YES Philippines, the organization strengthens its commitment to empowering students to become future-ready entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers.

Leading GEMS in this new chapter is Lettice Joy Sombreo, President of the organization, together with a dedicated team of student leaders committed to service, creativity, and excellence.

The officers and members of the Guild of Entrepreneurial Management Students are:

Executive Officers
Lettice Joy Sombreo – President
Mary Grace Tarala – Vice President
Mary Joy Cantor – Secretary
Shanna Rhian Esguerra – Assistant Secretary
Bianca Nicolle Roslin – Treasurer
Renz Catimbang – Assistant Treasurer
Angel Rose Dionisio – Auditor
Rotsen Summer Vicuña – Public Information Officer

Committee and Year-Level Representatives
Katrina Mae Salvacion – Reception Chairperson
Mary Jane Demandante – 4th Year Representative
Abegail Oxina – 3rd Year Representative
Angela Romero – 2nd Year Representative
Avril Majecca Balendres – 1st Year Representative

Technical and Arts Committee
Princess Hannah Sophia Layug – Technical and Arts, Head
Lady Marvic Eliza Eguia – Technical and Arts, Member
Darren Klayne Manalo – Technical and Arts, Member
Jacky Danielle Cruz – Technical and Arts, Member
James Nicholas Dabalos – Technical and Arts, Member

External Affairs Committee
Jomar Alvarez – External Affairs, Head
Avegaile Joy Abagon – External Affairs, Member
Lorrainelle Galvez – External Affairs, Member
Charles Jayden Ignacio – External Affairs, Member
Georgia Mae Villamer – External Affairs, Member

Events and Documentation Committee
Jervin Enso – Events and Documentation, Head
Clarence Franklin Macario – Events and Documentation, Member
Jasper Arsua – Events and Documentation, Member
John Gabriel Bautista – Events and Documentation, Member

Budget and Logistics Committee
Rhiane Voun Andrei – Budget and Logistics, Member
Sean Ray Salazar – Budget and Logistics, Member
Zedrick Arzey Bacsal – Budget and Logistics, Member

With its official affiliation with the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines, GEMS is now positioned to take a more active role in promoting entrepreneurship among the youth. This development reflects the organization’s vision of nurturing student leaders who are not only academically driven but also socially aware, innovative, and prepared to contribute to the business community.

The inclusion of GEMS in YES Philippines represents more than organizational membership. It is a step toward greater collaboration, stronger student leadership, and a shared mission to inspire the next generation of Filipino entrepreneurs.