Abdel Karim Cristóbal Tillah is a multifaceted researcher who also has a strong artistic inclination. He was born to a Muslim father, former Comelec Commissioner Ide Centi Tillah, and a Christian mother, Dr. Luningning Santos Cristóbal. Abdel is a Muslim who grew up with Christian influence. He is a descendant of the Muslim Royal House of Tawi-Tawi on his father’s side.

Mr. Tillah has worked professionally as a Software Engineer and as a Business Process Engineer. He did serious studies in several fields like alternative medicine, history, geopolitics, religion, and music. He has written several articles and commentaries concerning national and international issues