SIKAT

Volunteers

The dedicated volunteers who keep SIKAT running.

Lucia Gil

Lucia Gil

Project Manager

Lucia is currently studying towards a BA Degree in Global Politics and International Relations. She has ample experience working with charities, non-for-profit organisations and social services providers. Her range of skills has been a major push for our small charity.

“I did not have a second thought about volunteering for SIKAT, as soon as Linda mentioned the nature of the services offered I was keen.”
Cristina Manlises

Cristina Manlises

Editorial

Cristina got involved in the early stage of setting up Sikat at the age of 16, volunteering whilst studying at school. She continues to assist with editorial work, writing articles, assisting with correspondence and fund-raising letters, and helping with leaflet design.

Catherine Jay Oaquin-Lane

Catherine Jay Oaquin-Lane

Editorial

At the age of 10, Catherine was active in distributing food for the poor in her town in the Philippines. Her aspiration has always been to help the needy. Volunteering at SIKAT is the only way she can reach out to help those her presence cannot reach.

  • US Army Veteran stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas
  • Served two tours in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2006–2010)
  • 13 years of combined experience in customer service, accounting, bookkeeping, administration and data entry
Victoria Manlises

Victoria Manlises

Procurement

Victoria, or Baby as everyone calls her, is big-hearted and sympathetic to everyone. She has a natural aptitude for helping and has helped many relatives, families, people and children. She volunteered to SIKAT to bring her deep personal commitment to everything SIKAT hopes for.

  • Holds a degree in Business Administration major in Commerce
  • Managing the family agricultural farm of over 20,000 hectares (approx. 50,000 acres) since 1985