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Associate - ABAD, BONIFACIO, LEGAYADA & ASSOCIATE Law Offices... more
Atty. Rolando L. Villones
President & CEO, Asia Pacific Express Corporation... more
Mr. Edward G. Chang
Columnist for Business Daily, Articles contributed... more
Dr. Fred F. Yoshino
Practicing Lawyer, 2002 - present; President, Phil Centennial Expo '98... more
Hon. Benjamin P. Abella
Passed the 28th Korean State Law Examination; Legal Counsel... more
Atty. Seo, Sung-Bok
President and General Manager, Land Development Corporation, 2003-present; Director, Legal Consultant, Manila Bank... more
Hon. Ramon S. Bagatsing
Passed the 41th Korean State Law Examination; Corporate... more
Atty. Chae, Kyu-Dal
Dean, Samar College, College of Law; Legal Consultant, Practicing Lawyer... more
Atty. Wilfredo M. Bolito
Legal Counsel, Practicing Lawyer, Barko International, Inc. 1989-present... more
Atty. Vicente C. Ramirez, Jr.
Bank Attorney, Security Bank Corporation, 2003-May 2005; Faculty Member, FEU... more
Atty. Jemelo L. Villones
Human Resource Officer, F.F. Cruz & Company, Inc. 2002-2003;... more
Atty. Jocelyn San Juan-Villones
Chairman, Energy Regulatory Commission... more  
Hon. Rodolfo B. Albano, Jr.
Re-elected Representative (2nd District of Zambales)... more  
Hon. Antonio M. Diaz
Representative, 11th Congress, House of Repr... more  
Hon. Manuel M. Garcia
Practicing Lawyer, 1981-Present... more  
Atty. Fernando D. David
 
Atty. Wilfredo C. Mangiliman
 
 
 
Education: Far Eastern University College of Law, LL. B., 1976
           Divine Word University, Philosophy (Cum Laude) 


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1977


Activities and Experience
           Associate - ABAD, BONIFACIO, LEGAYADA & ASSOCIATE
                       Law Offices (Makati)
           Legal, Administrative & - L.S. Sarmiento & Co., Inc.
           (Davao City), Personnel Manager
           Partner - VELOSO, VILLONES & ASSOCIATES
                     Law Offices (Tacloban City)
           Partner - MANGILIMAN ROQUE & VILLONES
                     Law Offices (City of San Fernando)
           Partner - ALBANO GARCIA DIAZ & ASSOCIATES
                     Law Offices (Makati)
           Managing Lawyer - Counsellors' Circle Law Firm (Makati)
           Professor in Labor (Relations) Laws, Special Contract and Social Legislations
                                          - Ateneo De Davao University
                                          - Divine Word University
                                          - Far Eastern University
                                          - Samar College

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Atty. Rolando L. Villones
 
 
 
Education: Manuel L. Quezon University, LL. Lb., 1960
           St. Paul's College, Associate in Arts (with High Honors)


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1960


Activities and Experience
           Practicing Lawyer; 2002-present
           President, Philippine Centennial Expo '98 Corporation 1998-2002;
           Director, Bases Conversion Development Authority Management & Holdings,Inc., 1998-2001
           Director, Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation 1998-2001;
           Director, Bases Conversion Development Authority, 1998-2001;
           Director, Philippine Phosphate Corporation, 1994-1995;
           Governor, Province of Leyte, 1986-1987
           President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Leyte Chapter, 1975-1976;
           Practicing Lawyer, 1961-1985.

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Hon. Benjamin P. Abella
 
         
   
Education: San Beda College, LL.Lb., 1975 (with Honors)
           University of Sto. Tomas, Masters of Law
           St. Vincent College, USA, AB. Political Science


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1976


Activities and Experience
           President and General Manager, Land Development Corporation, 2003-present;
           Director, Legal Consultant, Manila Bank, 1989-President;
           Director, Great Pacific Life (GREPALIFE), 1989-present;
           Chairman and President, Philippine National Bank Capital, Inc., 1998- 2001;
           Congressional Representative, 4th District of Manila, 1987-1998;
           Chairman, Manila Sports Development Council, 1978-1985;
           Vice-President, Jaycees International, 1985;
           National President, Philippine Jaycees, 1984;
           President, Manila Red Cross, Sampaloc Chapter;
           Member, Knights of Columbus 5774;
           Member, Jaycees International Senator;
           Director, MAHAVEER Philippines Foundation;
           Awardee, Dona Aurora Quezon Award, 1984;
           Awardee, Most Outstanding Jaycee Chapter President in the World,
                    38th JCI World Congress, 1983;
           Co-Author of the ff. major laws:
                     Free High School Education
                     AntiDumping Law
                     Increase in Income for Personal Exemptions
                     Minimum Wage Rates for Public & Private Works

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Hon. Ramon S. Bagatsing
 
 
         
Education: Far Eastern University, LL.Lb., 1980
           Far Eastern University, Bachelor of Arts


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1981


Activities and Experience
           Dean, Samar College, College of Law;
           Legal Consultant, Practicing Lawyer, Municipality of Zumarraga, Samar, 2001-2003;
           Faculty Member, Christ the King, College, College of Law, Calbayog City, 1995-1997;
           Faculty Member, University of the East, College of Business Administration, 1980-1991;

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Hon. Wilfredo M. Bolito
 
 
 
Education: Far Eastern University, LL.Lb., 1976; CUM LAUDE
           University of Sto. Tomas, Bachelor of Arts
           University of Sto. Tomas, Master of Arts in Philosophy


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1976


Activities and Experience
           Practicing Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Barko International, Inc. 1989-present;
                                             All Japan Seaman's Union Manila Welfare Office, 
                                                 1992-present;
                                             Roscon Construction & Development Corporation,
                                                 1990-present;
                                             Jade Shipping Corporation, 1988-1995;
                                             FAMAS & INTERMAP, 2003-present;
                                             Ablaza Group of Companies, 2005;
           President, Vincent Mark Security & Allied Services, 1997-1999;
           Executive VP, Mindanao Land & Seaman Mutual Labor Association, 1989-1994;
           V.C Ramirez Law Office 1989-present;
           Partner, Collantes, Rairez & Associates Law Offices, 1989;
           Trial Lawyer, Luzon Stevedoring Corporation (LUZTEVECO), 1986-1989;
           Asst VP/Legal Corporate Affairs, Sarmiento Group of Companies, 1983-1984;
           Asst Legal Counsel, Sarmiento Enterprises, Inc., 1978-1983;
           Trial Lawyer of ABLELAW 1978;
           Litigation Officer, CFC Corporation and Robina Farms, Inc. , 1977;

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Atty. Vicente C. Ramirez, Jr.
 
 
         
   
Education: Far Eastern University, LL.Lb.,1994
           Divine Word University, A.B. Political Science


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1995


Activities and Experience
           Bank Attorney, Security Bank Corporation, 2003-May 2005
           Faculty Member, Far Eastern University, Institute of Accounts Business and Finance,
                           1996-2003;
           Office of the Solicitor General, 1997-2003;
           Practicing Lawyer, Albano Garcia and Diaz Law Office, 1995-1997;
           Practicing Lawyer, Gilera Plotena and Ticman Law Office;

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Atty. Jemelo L. Villones
 
 
Education: Far Eastern University, LL.Lb., 2000
           Far Eastern University, A.B. Political Science


Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 2005


Activities and Experience
           Human Resource Officer, F.F.Cruz & Company, Inc., 2002-2003;
           Instructor, Systems Technology Institute;
           Media and Publication Staff, National Centennial Commission, 1996;
           Legislative Staff, Senate of the Philippines, 1995.

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Atty. Jocelyn San Juan-Villones
 
Hon. Rodolfo B. Albano, Jr.
Education: College of Law, Manuel L. Quezon University, LL.B., 1956

Admitted to Practice Law: Philippine Bar, 1957

Activities and Experience
           Chairman, Energy Regulatory Commission, January 2004-present;
           Director, Baguio Country Club, May 1997-present;
           Congressman, 1st District, Province of Isabela, House of Representative,
                        July 1, 2001 to January 20, 2004;
           Member, Commission on Appointments, July 1, 2001 to January 20, 2004
           Member, Committees on Ways & Means, Basic Education, National Defense, Dangerous Drugs,
           Government Reorganization, Local Government, Bank & Financial Intermediary,
           Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy.
           Vice-President, Manila Hotel, July 1999-June 30, 2000;
           Congressman for the 1st District, Province of Isabela
           Minority Floor Leader, House of Representatives, 1987-1990;
           Member of the Executive Legislative Foreign Debt Council, House of Representataives,
                         1989-1992;
           Assemblyman for Region 2, Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984;
           Philippine Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, Batasang Pabansa, 1981-1983;
           Presiding Judge, Circuit Criminal Court 16th Judicial District, Davao City, 1975-1978;
           Congressman, Lone District, Province of Isabela, 1970-1973;
           Member, Board of Directors, National Tobacco Administration, 1966-1967;
           Vice-Governor, Province of Isabela, January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1964;
           Private Secretary to Congressman Delfin B. Albano, 
                   Office of Congressman Delfin B. Albano, 1957-1959;

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Hon. Antonio M. Diaz
Education: Ateneo De Manila, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 1950-1952;
           Ateneo De Manila, College of Law, Bar Average:89.6, 1952-1954;

Activities and Experience
           Re-elected Representative (2nd District of Zambales), 11th Congress of the Philippines,
                      July 01, 1998-July 01, 2001;
           Elected Representative (2nd District of Zambales), 13th Congress of the Philippines,
                      July 01, 2004-present;
           Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology;
                     Special Committee on Mt. Pinatubo;
           Vice-Chairman, Committee on Public Works and Highways;
           Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs;
                   Committee on National Defense and Security;
                   Committee on Agriculture;
                   Committee on Energy;
                   Committee on Higher Education;
                   Committee on basis Conversion;
                   Committee on Appropriations;
                   Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries;

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Hon. Manuel M. Garcia
Education: Ateneo De Manila, Associate in Arts, Class '43;
           Ateneo De Manila, Bachelor of Laws, Class Salutatorian, Class '55;
           Columbia University of Law School, Masters Degree in Comparative Law, 1957-1958;
           Harvard Law School, Special Studies in Administrative and Constitutional Law;
           University of Michigan Law School, Special Studies in Taxation and Corporation Law;


Activities and Experience
           Representative, 11th Congress, House of Representatives, 1998-2001;
           Representative, 10th Congress, House of Representatives, 1995-1998;
           Representative, 9th Congress, House of Representatives, 1992-1995;
           Member of Parliament, Batasang Pambansa, 1984-1986;
           Deputy Minister, Ministry of Justice, 1984-1986;
           Assemblyman, Interim Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984;
           Councilor, Davao City Council, 1967-1971;
           Private Law Practitioner & Senior Partner, Albano, Garcia & Diaz Law Offices;
                                                      The Law Firm of Garcia, Inigo and Partners;

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Atty. Fernando David
Education: Far Eastern University, LL.B., 1980

Admitted to Practice Law: Philippines, 1981

Activities and Experience
           Practicing Lawyer, 1981-Present;
           Assistant City Fiscal, Manila, 1987-1992;
           Member, Presidential Task Force-National Imigration Administration, 1986;
           Executive Director, Associated Equipment Lessons, Inc. 1980;
           Legal Research, Ortega & Santiago Law Office, 1978-1980;
           Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines;
           Member, Kiwanis Club;
           Member, Manila Prosecutors League.

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Education: Ateneo De Manila
           Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 
                  Graduate School Major: International Economics (2yrs)
           Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Italian (4yrs) 


Activities and Experience
           Asia Pacific Express Corporation - Makati, Philippines,Sept. 1997-present, 
                                              President and CEO;
           Pac Atlantic 2000, Inc. - Manila, Philippines, May 1994 - Aug 1997, President;
           Hae Pong World Trans Co., Ltd. - Seoul, Korea, Nov 1992 - Feb 1994, Operations Director;
           Boo Min Shipping Co., Ltd - Seoul, Korea, Jan 1992 - Oct 1992, Operations Director;
           Sam Young Express Co., Ltd. - Seoul, Korea, Jan 1987 - Dec 1991, 
                                         Export Operations Manager;

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Mr. Edward G. Chang
 
 
Education: Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, 
                                Master of Public Administration;
           Stanford University's Graduate School of Business,
                                Certificate of Completion in the Executive Program;
           Pacific Western University, Doctor of Business Administration;
           Keio University, Bachelor of Arts in Law and Political Science;


Activities and Experience
           Writing and Broadcasting;
           Columnist for Business Daily, Articles Contributed to Asia Week,
           MITI's Journal of Trade and Industry, SAPIO (Japan's Magazine),
           GLOBAI Business,Monthly Asia, etc.; Economic commentator and newscaster of WINS Channel;
           Business Consultancy
           Consulting for ADB (Asian Development Bank) projects as social economist 
                      and institutional development specialist;
           Brainers (CEO:Consulting international firms on entering the Philippines and other
                         Asian Markets, formulation of business strategies and training on ISO, TQM,
                         Gemba Kaizen, and re-engineering.

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Dr. Fred F. Yoshino
 
         
   
Education: Korea Law School Graduate
           The Judicial Research and Training Institute Graduate (18th)
           Master Degree of Real Properties in KunKuk University  Graduate School


Activities and Experience:
           Passed the 28th Korean State Law Examination;
           Served a legal counsel of Samshin All-State Life Insurance Korea;
           Served a legal counsel of Korea Industrial Development Corp Korea;
           Presently Partner Lawyer of Jeong-An Law firm in Korea;

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Atty. Seo, Sung-Bok
 
Education: Korea University Law School Graduate
           The Judicial Research & Training Institute Graduate (31st)

Activities and Experience
           Passed the 41th Korean State Law Examination
           Corporate Lawyer of Korea Investment Trust Company
           Presently Partner Lawyer of Jeong-An Law Firm in Korea

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Atty. Chae, Kyu-Dal
 
 
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