social

Hello! My name is Bianca Crisostomo. I go by she/her pronouns and I’m a third year Business Administration major with a focus in Management Information Systems. It is my pleasure to serve as your Social Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year!

I joined Akbayan in the fall of 2024, was picked up as an ading with Kaamp Voyage, and became a Kalayaan intern in the spring. I am part of ICON fam and was also part of Coretopia (social core) in the 2025-2026 academic year. Since joining Akbayan, I also had the opportunity to be part of PCN 37 and PCN 38. I joined Akbayan to make new connections and to find a Pilipinx community that could help me learn more about the culture and understand more about that part of myself. 

A fun fact about me is that I’ve filmed myself doing final projects twice and pretended I was filming a study vlog because it was the only way I could get myself to focus. Another fun fact is that I once tried to watch the entirety of Winx Club in chronological order, then quit when they basically dropped one of my favorite characters from the series. Wanna reach out? Find me on Instagram @yay.b7. 

cultural

Hey madlang people!

My name’s Zakiel Dane Tubu Ruiz, I go by he/him/siya, I’m a 2nd year Aviation major with a concentration in Professional Flight and I’m honored to serve as your cultural chair for the ‘26-’27 academic year!

This organization found me by chance when I was feeling homesick. Prior to attending SJSU, I lived in Texas where I did nothing but reminisce the Bay Area and yearn for my life in the Philippines again. Upon attending AK’s fall info night in my freshman year, fate drew me not only to AKCDT, but also to the internship program, where I would in turn, find my calling as an Amihan intern. In the Spring of that same year, I participated in PCN 38: Pamana in the cultural dance and attires aspects, and got picked up in Alaya Fam by my Ate Faith #Auroraline #Dreamline during KAAMP Lantern. By the end of my freshman year, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that I was at the right place, at the right time. If there’s anything I learned from all of this; it’s that the seeds of home will always be with you, but where to plant them will be up to you. I’ve never been more proud to be unapologetically Pinoy, and to be #myself.

Some things you should know about me are that I’m a travel addict and I love hearing people’s stories. So if you’ve got a story to share, a question, or are feeling homesick too, don’t hesitate to DM me on Instagram @xukielll ! Ang fantasy ko ngayon ay kumakain ng Saluyot, sana busog tayong lahat palagi, thank you. 

Community & Politcal affairs

Hey y’all!

My name is Olivia Oropilla, but please feel free to call me Liv! I go by she/her pronouns. I’m a 4th year Design Studies major concentrating in Animation & Illustration and a minor in Asian American Studies. I’m proud to be serving as Akbayan’s Community & Political Affairs Chair for the 26-27 academic school year! 

After switching out of the Animation & Illustration program full-time I searched for a new place to call home and meet new people. Akbayan has been in the back of mind since freshman year and I figured if I was going to join it would be now (my junior year)! My journey with AK began just last year through the internship program.

Instagram: @liverpiez

ACADEMICS

Hello everyone!

My name is Tyler Corpuz, I go by he/him pronouns, and I am a 4th year, majoring in Business Management!

I randomly stumbled across the table during my second year of college and felt like it was a great opportunity to make friends after struggling to do so during my first year. That same day just so happened to be the first info night where I decided to sign up to be a member, where I eventually became a Kalayaan Intern and got picked up during KAAMP Voyage into TRU Fam! The joy and passion I felt made me want to be a part of Academic Core and eventually become this year's Academic Chair! This community never failed to be my home base throughout college and I hope to spark similar feelings to everyone moving forward! 

Some fun fact about me is that I was born in Hawaii and I try to visit every year!

Feel free to reach out to me at @tylrooni on IG about anything!