Sarge Lacuesta

Sarge Lacuesta is a writer, editor, and creative director with over two decades of experience in professional writing across advertising, publishing, and media. He has held senior roles at leading agencies including JWT Manila and FCB, and has worked on campaigns and communications for major brands and institutions.He has served as Senior Editor of Panorama and Editor-at-Large of Esquire Philippines, and is currently President of PEN Philippines. His work spans corporate communication, brand storytelling, editorial writing, and long-form content.At NextUp, he teaches professional writing as it is practiced in the real world—clear, strategic, and built to hold up under pressure.