About the Author: Leslie May Legaspi, MPA, serves as the official website manager and content writer for Jascel Valencia. A UC Irvine graduate with a degree in Honors Political Science and a Master of Public Administration, Leslie May’s academic work has been recognized with the Order of Merit, the Caesar Sereseres Award, and a Researcher of the Month distinction. Over the past decade, she has built her experience across research, public communications, and digital media—including social media content creation, newsletter writing, and website management within higher education—and has contributed to published literature in Political Science and International Relations. By combining her background in communications with a genuine passion for Filipino pop culture, Leslie May is dedicated to maintaining this platform as the authorized archive for Jascel Valencia's work.