The people you will speak to

Janeca has a proven track record of assisting migrant workers in the Middle East with resolving legal issues and disputes. She is equally dedicated to higher education, having secured multiple scholarships across Europe.

Janeca completed her secondary education at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University, and later completed her Juris Doctor degree.

She subsequently pursued postgraduate legal studies at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, earning a Master of Laws in Comparative Constitutional Law with Honours. During her studies, she was awarded both an Alumni Scholarship and a University Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements. She was also awarded a research grant that enabled her to undertake academic research at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Continuing her legal education in New Zealand, Janeca later completed a second Master of Laws at Victoria University of Wellington, further strengthening her international and comparative legal background.

Janeca previously worked as an Associate Lawyer with a leading Qatar-based law firm recognised by The Legal 500 as a top-tier practice. Her work focused primarily on immigration and labour law, including matters involving employment, workforce mobility, and immigration compliance. She has also worked in various senior ministerial advisory and managerial positions in the New Zealand government.

She is also preparing for her admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

She speaks fluent Tagalog and English (with a perfect score in IELTS).

Gian is profoundly passionate about pursuing higher learning and empowering migrant Filipino workers. Being the son of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), he shares a personal understanding of the challenges and aspirations faced by Filipinos abroad, fuelling his commitment to help them realise their dreams.

Gian completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at De La Salle University Manila (cum laude) and his Juris Doctor degree at the Ateneo Law School. He was awarded a full scholarship to pursue his Master of Laws in Comparative Constitutional Law at Central European University (Hungary), and received further funding to complete a Master of Business in Global Management and Marketing at Lincoln University (NZ), a Master of Public Policy at the University of Auckland (NZ), and a Graduate Certificate in Law at Victoria University of Wellington (NZ).

He has worked in various senior advisory positions for the New Zealand government, including the Commerce Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Environmental Protection Authority and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

He speaks fluent Tagalog and English (with an 8 in IELTS) and has conversational proficiency in Spanish.

Atty. Earl Masacayan has over ten years of expertise in labour law and immigration law. At Miranda Global he specialises in providing comprehensive guidance on student mentoring and admissions, and in supporting clients' educational and career aspirations abroad, working alongside Janeca Miranda, under whose licence all New Zealand immigration advice is given.

He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at De La Salle University Manila and his Juris Doctor at the University of Santo Tomas. He also completed his Master of Laws and Doctor of Business Administration at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

His practical and principled approach integrates a deep understanding of student admission and academic excellence to deliver solutions tailored to the unique challenges of international study and student placement.

Dr. Masacayan serves as Associate Dean of the Philippine Law School, where he leads curriculum initiatives and guides aspiring lawyers in their academic formation. He has taught at Philippine Law School, De La Salle Lipa, Philippine Christian University, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, covering both Juris Doctor and Master of Laws levels. In business education, he teaches from undergraduate to doctoral level at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Emilio Aguinaldo College.

He speaks fluent English and Tagalog.

Justine holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Ateneo de Manila University. She later completed a Master of Applied Linguistics with Honours and is currently pursuing her PhD at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Her postgraduate work strengthened her expertise in language acquisition, academic English, and the challenges faced by international students adapting to new education systems.

Professionally, she has worked with Berlitz, one of the world's leading language schools, where she gained practical experience teaching diverse learners and applying internationally recognised teaching methodologies. She also worked as a content editor in Thailand, refining her skills in academic writing, clarity, and language accuracy. In addition, she has extensive experience teaching English to Korean students, giving her insight into the specific linguistic and cultural needs of Asian learners.

With this combination of academic training and international teaching experience, Justine is exceptionally equipped to support students who are preparing for IELTS or planning to study in New Zealand. Her background in applied linguistics enables her to teach the kind of structured, high-level English required for IELTS success, while her studies in New Zealand allow her to guide students through the expectations and communication standards involved in NZ study pathways. Any visa questions go to Janeca Miranda, under her licence.

Overall, her international education, professional teaching experience, and deep understanding of academic English make her a strong mentor for students aiming to study in New Zealand and achieve competitive IELTS scores.

She speaks fluent English (with a perfect score in IELTS) and Tagalog, and has pre-intermediate Korean proficiency.