Antonio “Tony” Israel worked as a broadcast media practitioner, writer and a social advocacy leader. In 2001, Israel joined Rajah Broadcasting Network as an AM radio talk show host.Two years later, he became the network’s news director and top anchor on both radio and television. In 2008, he pursued a quieter life. Away from the airwaves, he continued with his advocacy and gathered support using social media.

Obtaining knowledge and recognizing how the use of drones could fill important gaps Israel has co-founded the Philippine Center for Drone Research and Development (PCDRD) to put the promising elements of drone use to beneficial social action.  Presently at some stage of establishing the ground works, Israel and colleagues are in the process of gathering names and eliciting information from potential supprters. PCDRD aims to promote the concept of "drone for humanity" and develop a more responsible outlook towards its use.