Atty Mabel P. Villarica-Mamba
Presidential Adviser on Youth Affairs
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer

I want the NYC to do its job, to perform its mandate, to fulfill its promise of preparing our young people as they take on the task of leadership in the future.

Mabel is the eldest and only daughter of Atty. Mario G. Villarica and the late Josefina Pineda-Villarica. She finished her elementary and high school studies at the Colegio de Sta. Rosa-Makati and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Political Science in 1989 and Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1993 from the University of the Philippines. She took her oath as member of the Bar in 1994. She is married to Dr. Manuel N. Mamba of Cagayan, a two-term mayor and former Congressman.

She was an outstanding student and was very active in co-curricular and sports activities. However, it was when she joined the Philippine Jaycees that her leadership skills were further honed and developed. From being a charter member and officer in 1988, she held several positions until she was elected Chapter President of Marilao "Marilag" Jaycees in 1992. She was the National Vice President of the Metro North Region in 1996 and National Executive Vice President of Metro Area in 1997. She was appointed National General Legal Counsel in 1998.

After graduating from law school and while waiting for the results of her bar examinations, she worked for Vitarich Corporation as Employee Relations Assistant. In 1995, she ran for Vice Mayor of Marilao, Bulacan, and handily won by a large margin. As Vice Mayor, she became an active officer of the National Movement of Young Legislators-Bulacan and Vice Mayors League of Bulacan in 1996. She is also part of several professional and non-government organizations, both national and local in scope. The various awards she has received as a civic leader and public servant attests to her genuine commitment to be of service to her constituency and community.