Mona Magno-Veluz, popularly known as Mighty Magulang, is a Filipino genealogist and TikTok creator known for her educational content on Philippine history, economics, and civics. She is also an advocate for disability inclusion.
Early life and education.
Magno-Veluz earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. She pursued further studies in Applied Business Economics and Strategic Marketing .
Career.
Corporate background.
Magno-Veluz has held various global management roles in telecommunications and technology companies, including Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company Ericsson, Telus International, Emerson Network Power and IBM Philippines. Her marketing communications and business strategy expertise has been a cornerstone of her professional career.
Educational content creation.
Under the username Mighty Magulang, Magno-Veluz gained popularity for her engaging and informative videos on Philippine history, economics, and social issues. Her content often features quickfire recaps of historical events, such as the Philippine economy during the 1970s and 1980s, and genealogy profiles of prominent figures in Philippine history and disability advocacy.
Magno-Veluz served on the TikTok Asia Pacific Advisory Council from 2023 to 2025, where she contributed. to developing the platform's Community Guidelines and safety features, ensuring a safer online environment for users.
Genealogy.
Magno-Veluz is a professional genealogist and has helped grow family forests since 2000. She is a volunteer curator on the collaborative family history platform Geni. Her work in genealogy has been featured in publications and at events like RootsTech, where she discussed the importance of preserving family history and other genealogy topics.
Autism advocacy.
Magno-Veluz is a vocal advocate for autism awareness and inclusion. She has shared her family's experience with autism, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of raising a child on the spectrum. She was the longest serving National President of the Autism Society Philippines from 2013 to 2023. Her advocacy work includes participating in events like the Angels Walk for Autism, which has been recognized as a model for autism awareness in the ASEAN region.
Recognition and impact.
Magno-Veluz has been celebrated for her contributions to education, advocacy, and genealogy. She is regarded as a mentor in the digital classroom, inspiring Filipina creators to use social media for educational purposes. Her efforts to promote online safety and meaningful content have also been widely recognized.
Personal life.
Magno-Veluz is a mother and has been open about her experiences raising a child on the autism spectrum.