Ada Milby president |
Ada Milby is a former national team player and captain and brings a unique blend of on-field experience and global leadership, having served on both the Asia Rugby Executive World Rugby Council, and World Rugby Executive Board.
Since taking on the presidency, she has focused on strengthening governance, expanding grassroots programs, and championing player welfare and inclusion. Under her leadership, PRFU has launched reforms in safeguarding, youth development, and regional competitions, while building strategic partnerships to grow the game across the country. Ada is a strong advocate for using sport as a tool for social impact, and her leadership continues to shape a more inclusive and community-driven future for Philippine Rugby. |
Monica Araneta Tiosejo VP & SEC GEN |
In her role as Vice President and Secretary General of the Philippine Rugby Football Union, Monica brings a strong blend of governance, partnership building, and long-term strategy. Her work focuses on strengthening systems that enable athletes, coaches, and communities to thrive—both on and off the field.
With a background in media, fundraising, and cultural programming, Monica understands how narrative can elevate public engagement and visibility for the sport. She approaches rugby as both a game and a platform for inclusion, pride, and shared purpose. Known for her calm leadership and strategic vision, Monica is focused on building a resilient, values-driven Union—quietly laying the foundations to ensure Philippine Rugby’s long-term sustainability and impact. |
Chris Moriarty VP & Treasurer |
Chris Moriarty has served on the PRFU Board since 2023, bringing his expertise in business, finance, and team performance to support the Union’s long-term sustainability. As the founder of Flat Planet, a Makati-based outsourcing company, Chris has spent over a decade building high-performance teams in the Philippines using a mental health-informed approach to productivity and leadership.
With a lifelong love for sport and a strong belief in its power to build community, Chris contributes to PRFU’s efforts to strengthen systems behind the scenes—so athletes, coaches, and clubs can thrive on the field. He plays a key role in stewarding financial accountability and supporting rugby’s growth across all levels. |
Tim Bweheni BOARD TRUSTEE |
Timothy Bweheni brings over a decade of consistent service to Philippine rugby through his long-standing representation of the Philippines Volcanoes. His experience spans elite competition, community engagement, and rugby development, grounded in the sport’s core values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork, with a clear focus on building sustainable pathways for players and the game nationwide.
Professionally, his progression from a background as Operations Manager at HMR Reverse Logistics to General Manager of Envirocycle Philippines has strengthened his governance, operational, and strategic leadership. Calm under pressure and solutions-focused, Timothy aligns people, strategy, and execution to build stronger teams, systems, and communities. |
Thomas Cragg BOARD TRUSTEE |
Damon Freeman BOARD TRUSTEE |
Damon Freeman serves as the Visayas–Mindanao regional representative and brings extensive international experience to the rugby community. He has previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Brazil Rugby and has supported rugby development in Brazil, China, Iraq, Nepal, and the Philippines. Across these contexts, Damon has contributed as an administrator, referee, citing commissioner, educator, player, and volunteer.
A strong advocate for rugby as a community-driven sport, Damon believes in its power to stimulate individual growth, build unity, and create meaningful social impact. |
Steve Mommaerts Board TRUSTEE |
Steve takes great pleasure in working with the other board trustees to continue building upon the rugby foundation that was created over the past 20 years. He has enjoyed playing rugby in the Philippines and desires to work hard to give back to the union which has given him more memories than he can count. Rugby builds relationships that stand the test of time and he hopes to share that with the next generation of players from our local competitions up through our Philippine National Team programs. On being a board member he says, "I look forward to contributing to help shape the next 20 years of rugby in the Philippines."
Steve Mommaerts - aka MoMo |
