Fidel Christopher Babaran

Founder & CEO

fidelceo@podcastvirtuoso.com

Fidel Christopher Babaran is a sought-after expert on podcast guesting strategy for the building of expertise, authority, and business branding. Over the years he spent in business process and support industries, he understood the knowledge and skill of achieving high satisfaction and relationship with whoever he works with. When Fidel founded Podcast Virtuoso - the first 6-figure podcast PR agency based in the Philippines, he developed a podcast guesting service that will benefit his clients the most, while creating jobs for Filipinos in mind. A unique mission and service in the podcast booking industry.

He also serves the public. He has donated tens of thousands for 100% non-profits including relief operations for calamity victims and Christian organizations. He lives in the Philippines with his wife, three kids, Raven, Sebastian, and their new angel, Kassandra.

Edmon Tantiongco
CMO & Partner
edmon@podcastvirtuoso.com

Edmon is a partner and CMO to Podcast Virtuoso. He is a direct response copywriter who inspires buyers to take action by writing compelling copies.

With in-depth training and mentorship in copywriting, Edmon enjoys researching target audiences, formulating new ideas, and of course, writing copies - emails and sales letters. Dedicated to the company's growth, he is passionate about building campaigns for a “win-win-win” relationship.

You can find him watching Sci-Fi series on Netflix during his pastime or reading books that interest him. His favorite podcast is The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial.

Lhayz Pilarca
Digital Media Manager
lhayz@podcastvirtuoso.com

Graduating from her Advertising and PR course, Lhayz wanted to be sure to choose a path of passion. After taking her time to explore graphics, marketing and event jobs, she finally decides to build a career in digital arts as a graphic designer.

Having a curious mind, she loves to explore, research, and discover ideas online and attempts to study and recreate them. She joined the Podcast Virtuoso Team and helped out its founders in creating the business brand and enjoyed being part of the family ever since.

Nowadays, you can find her managing the business's social media and creating assets for PV clients, all while still finding time to be a fur mom to her nine cats. She loves to listen to Christian podcasts and enjoys music and true crime stories.

Polly Shaira Castillo
Operations Manager
polly@podcastvirtuoso.com

Polly is a graduate of BSBA-Major in Accounting. After she graduated, she started to work at a bank as a loans bookkeeper and bank teller for three years. She was exposed to different kinds of people and it is where she learned a lot about understanding people's differences and delivering exceptional customer service. To her, working on a bank is difficult but she enjoys it as she saw herself growing.

However, her desire to help her family and her role as a breadwinner fueled her to challenge her luck and alas, she became a pioneering member of Podcast Virtuoso. Hence, her blessing isn't finished yet, for, with perseverance, hard work, passion and her faith paves off. She climbed atop and now the current Operations Manager at Podcast Virtuoso. She considers herself the newest version of Hidilyn Diaz in her field, for in the long years to come, she'll hustle with a lot of trials but will never give up.

MJ Pajarillaga
HR Admin
mj@podcastvirtuoso.com

MJ holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and was immediately hired as a Human Resource associate for 3 years. Looking for a start-up company that will provide a lot of opportunities to grow as an HR Personnel, MJ joined Podcast Virtuoso.

Having experienced different kinds of management from different organizations she went through ignited her passion and mission to let people experience what good management is. What will benefit the company as a whole matters the most with her when it comes to work.

In her past-time, MJ loves to do arts such as watercolor painting and calligraphy, and also likes to play mobile games. She became interested in street photography and still strives to hone her skills despite pandemic restrictions.

Precious Quinto
Team Lead
prexie@podcastvirtuoso.com

Precious was one of the pioneering members of Podcast Virtuoso. She took up BS Business Administrations Major in Human Resource and Development Management though she was not able to finish it, it never hindered her to pursue her dreams. She worked in an animal clinic and managed her cousin’s business. She also worked as a Chat Support in a Peer Support Network where she facilitated member's shared thoughts and experiences.

In 2019, she started working as a podcast booking agent before she joined Podcast Virtuoso as an Account Manager. This brought her to have multiple successful bookings and results to her clients. She loves listening to a podcast that talks about business, self-improvement, and relationships. She believes that one should always give their best in everything they do.

Kris Gerard Dihiansan
Team Lead
kris@podcastvirtuoso.com

Having a Human Resource Management Degree in 2017, Kris focused on running their small family business for 3 years. His experience with the Family business led him to interact with employees with different walks of life, each learning from their stories.

Upon joining Podcast Virtuoso in 2020 after the Pandemic affected their business, his exposure to podcasts gave him a whole new perspective with other people and learned from their stories.

Rizza Vinoya
Team Lead
rizza@podcastvirtuoso.com

After finishing her degree in Accounting Technology, Rizza gained her first working experience as an assistant booking agent where she carefully managed every client she had to bring about best results on each project.

This experience helped her a lot when she joined Podcast Virtuoso as an Account Manager. Also a pioneering member of Podcast Virtuoso, Rizza’s constant desire to learn about the podcasting industry and interest in honing her communication skills led her to join the PV team. Her favorite part of booking clients on podcasts is being able to connect her clients with other experts and the people in myriad ways possible.

Outside of Podcast Virtuoso, you’ll find Rizza going out with friends and trying out different foods, going to places like eco park to relax and appreciate nature.

Jeremy De Leon
Account Manager
jeremy@podcastvirtuoso.com

Jeremy is a graduate of BS Psychology at Jose Rizal University. She was eventually employed as HR and Admin Assistant and Sales Representative where she developed her passion in dealing with different kinds of people. She wants to engage more with influential decision-makers and is open to challenges, conversations, and exchange of ideas.

Her long-term goal is to become a successful mentor. She wanted to use her untiring commitment and drive to unleash more potential to people.

Karl Diaz
Account Manager
karl@podcastvirtuoso.com

Karl holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Travel Management and eventually worked at a Travel Agency as a Reservations Officer. The skills and experience he acquired on his previous work significantly helped in giving Podcast Virtuoso clients the best service they deserve. He believes that perspective is what drives people – for what you put in front of you, for what you believe becomes your path.

Karl likes fun and movies a lot. He has watched the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S countless times and has nearly memorized all the lines. He is a fan of Anime too. Safe to say that entertainment is his niche.

Jerlyn Antalao
Account Manager
jerlyn@podcastvirtuoso.com

Jerlyn holds a degree in Secondary Education in PEHM, Jerlyn was exposed to different personalities of the youth and was able to handle it during her internship times. At the start of the pandemic, she becomes her cousins’ private tutor, which helped her to support her family that time. These experiences stirred her to become more dedicated and committed to work.

When she joined Podcast Virtuoso, she then loved the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, especially in getting to know and helping them to share their stories and expertise. She is passionate about helping clients to increase their representation in the online media. Her favorite part of the work is booking her clients to podcasts that are fit to their niche or expertise. She considers Health and Fitness as her best niche.

Clara Fidel
Account Manager
clara@podcastvirtuoso.com

Clara has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry. Her work experiences as Sales Representative in a local manufacturing company shaped her skills to be committed in working with individuals to form a strong connection within the community. This significantly developed and improved her client communication and retention skills. She also enjoys using her skills that contribute to the technological advances and services that happen everyday at Podcast Virtuoso.

She found herself being interested in the Health and Fitness niche. This helped her to gain knowledge with the latest cutting edge information about Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle on how to live a vibrant, healthy and long life. 

Joshua Mark Buebo
Account Manager
jm@podcastvirtuoso.com

Joshua took up Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, but chose to stop as he doesn’t see the current education setup feasible for him as pandemic hits. Despite that, he didn’t choose to be unproductive, and looked for ways on how he can still grow and prepare himself as he planned to enter the corporate world. He then started to work as a moderator at Reddit, which also helped him enhance his verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Joshua is someone who loves to listen to people's stories, and that includes podcast shows. And as someone who has a hobby of searching things, you bet his fit to be an Account Manager. Outside his job, he's a person who wants to make his time fruitful. He always searches for things to do but is enjoyable enough to lend his time. In his school days, he's always known for being good at math and being active in sports.

Jiji Antalan
Account Manager
jiji@podcastvirtuoso.com

Jiji acquired two years of Nursing education and worked as a Community Health Worker for three years. From that experience, she was able to build and flourish relationships with the people in town, and was able to sympathize with and meet their needs if necessary.

Jiji was able to showcase her skills in communicating and connecting to people as she joined Podcast Virtuoso. She loves connecting with brilliant people that help her grow and learn. She is a cheerful person, and wants her surroundings to be full of positivity. She also loves listening and giving advice to her colleagues and friends.

Outside work, Jiji loves cooking and baking for her four lovely kids and never says no to an adventure holiday!

Edmar Ganaganag
Account Manager
edmar@podcastvirtuoso.com

Edmar is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He began his first work journey at a BPO company for 3 years, gaining the knowledge and skills such as doing the task accurately and fast, being neat and meticulous in everything, which became very useful for his current job. When he first joined Podcast Virtuoso his first position was a White Label Account Manager. After he successfully finished his first white label account he was assigned to the Research Department where he also excelled through searching top rated podcasts for the company. Later on, the company saw him as too valuable that made him a part of the Account Management team. His utmost dedication to his works keeps him going despite the changes he faced.

Outside of work, Edmar plays guitar, sings, listens to different kinds of music and plays online games. He also enjoys spending his free time watching movies. Fun fact, his surname is a palindrome!

Mayflor Vinoya
Account Manager
mayflor@podcastvirtuoso.com

Mayflor holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Information and Technology. She loves exploring around technology so she ventured into computer shop and digital printing business before she joined Podcast Virtuoso. This helped her gain experience in customer service and enhance her communication skills which she applies in her current work as an Account Manager. She enjoys having calls with her clients and building strong relationships.

She is dedicated to her work all the while enjoying music, playing ukulele with her son, and on weekends plays online games.

Bojie Galamay
Account Manager
bojie@podcastvirtuoso.com

Bojie graduated from Isabela State University with a Bachelor's degree, Major In Animal husbandry. After graduation, he worked with various clients through Upwork and was able to meet every of his client’s expectations.

This experience brought significance in his current work as an Account Manager.  All throughout his college years he has developed a passion for connecting with people and establishing a good relationship with them. He was able to play as an athlete, representing their University several times during his college years, and is still an athlete up to this day. Moreover, he also has disciplined himself in terms of leadership and communicating with his colleagues through the sports he plays.

During his free time, he plays mobile games, reads books, and meditates. He also has skills in the arts industry such as Digital arts and Vector Painting. He sings too!

Faith Miguel
Podcast Researcher

Faith is a 20-year-old mom to her siblings and that's what motivated her to join Podcast Virtuoso. Since she's in the field of business and accounting in her college, she has developed her analytical skills, which makes her effectively do her job as a podcast researcher wherein she can look through the niche topics and other relevant information. Another thing you should know about Faith is that she's kind of a perfectionist, that she does not want to compromise the quality of everything she does. This might leave a serious and intimidating impression, but Faith is actually a jovial person.