Arch. Ting Elected New President of KKB Board

Manila: Former KKB Corporate Secretary Arch. Michelle Ting has been elected by the Board of Trustees as the new president of the Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp. Lugar, Inc. (KKB) during its First Regular Meeting on 19 April 2015 in Makati.
The previous presidency was held by socio-anthropologist and social worker Dr. Teresita Obusan, who held the post since 2012.

Michelle Ting is an architect specializing in heritage conservation and restoration, and a fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines. She earned her B.A.in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas, and is presently engaged in the restoration of paintings.

The other elected officers of the board are the following: Allan Martinez, Vice President; Ceciel Rosqueta, Corporate Secretary; Dionne Esteban Caytiles, Treasurer; and Dr. Teresita Obusan and Mark Honrado Trustees.

Meanwhile, John Arcilla was appointed to head the Secretariat as the new KKB Administrator, with the following officers: Arch. Abi Ko, Administration Officer; Axl Guinto, Communications Officer; Mark John Danas, Finance Officer; Jhon Lery Gorme, Art and Creative Officer; and Stephen Pamorada, External Relations Officer.

The elected members will serve in the board for one year, until the next election in March 2016.
KKB is a non-profit organization that focuses on the promotion of heritage, culture and the arts, for a holistic community development. It was established in 2012 and is based in Quiapo, Manila.