Fernando Manalo began his career as an artist in 1986 and is among the pioneering staff of the UP Film Center, back when it occupied a single room in Palma Hall. Through the years and across the Center’s transfer to its current home, Ferdie has taken on a wide range of roles, including layout artist, cinematographer, videographer, and events photographer. He now serves as the Theater Operations Officer, overseeing event coordination and venue operations. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and taking long rides on his motorcycle.