Once a while we find a crew member so inspiring with his/ her achievements that are almost unreal. We like to introduce Mr. Jophel Ybiosa, a photographer on Princess Cruises. However Jophel is not an ordinary photographer, he is an Internationally-awarded artist. He was recently awarded the 1st place in Moscow International Photo Awards for his entry titled "The Feast of Black Nazarene in Manila". This is the biggest photography competition in Russia and one of the biggest in the world. However, the list of his achievements and awards in the world of photography are endless, literary. 

Ybiosa is a six-time winner of Philippine Ani ng Dangal Awards, and founder of Team Juan Makasining, a community of advocates of the promotion of Philippine arts and culture, positive Filipino values, of putting the Philippines on the global map of art.

Mr. Jophel joined Princess Cruises in 2014 on board Golden Princess on Cruise Ship Photography Training. His next assignments were Star Princess for 1 cruise only then transferred to Pacific Princess for the remaining days of 6-month contract. Then in 2016-2017, he joined Coral Princess and he is currently on Sun Princess till September before training to become Master Photographer.  Mr. Jophel Ybiosa is an all inspiring person proving that if you love what you do you can achieve your goals and progress to the next level in your profession.

Congratulations Mr. Jophel Ybiosa. Princess Cruises is fortunate to have you as a valued employee.