Jerome, 30, is a
proud native of Antipolo City, Rizal Province in Calabarzon Region, raised by a
Visayan mother and a Chinese father. He finished Nursing at Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Maynila and is a licensed nurse, furthering his caring nature. He
currently works as a Human Resources Talent Acquisition Manager in a
multinational bank. He participates in the company’s various CSR activities and
plays an active role in its PRIDE Group, promoting gender diversity and
sensitivity in the workplace. An active volunteer at LoveYourself, a non-profit
HIV-AIDS awareness organization and he work as a counselor. Jerome champions
SWAG - Self-Worth Among Gay men and women. He believes that having self-worth
will enable every gay man and woman to create healthy and productive
relationships with one another.