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To join a law firm where I can maximize and effectively utilize my abilities and skills for the practice of law, where I can further advance and enhance these skills to achieve good performance in dealing with the legal work, and where I can make a positive contribution in the development of the legal system.
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| EDUCATION |
2007 – 2011 |
JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.), ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Second Honors
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| 2003 – 2007 |
B.S. MANAGEMENT MAJOR IN LEGAL MANAGEMENT, ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Graduated Cum Laude. Became a student of L'Université Catholique de Lille (EDHEC-ESPEME Business College) through the Junior Term Abroad program of the John Gokongwei School of Management (JGSOM).
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| 1999 – 2003 |
SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE SPECIAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated second honorable mention and was chosen, from among the graduates, as one who exemplified excellence in English.
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| INTERNSHIPS |
May 2010 |
OFFICE OF JUDGE RUTH C. SANTOS (Regional Trial Court, Branch 72, Antipolo City)
Observed court proceedings on nullity, annulment, legal separation and support. Prepared corresponding drafts of court decisions.
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| November – March 2010 |
ATENEO CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Represented Saturnino and Armand Padilla before the labor arbiter regarding their illegal dismissal claim. Drafted necessary documents for Princess Bello (represented by her father, Armando Bello) in the administrative case against her former teacher and principal. Prepared memoranda on queries of clients.
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| April – May 2009 |
VILLARAZA CRUZ MARCELO & ANGANGCO LAW OFFICES
Drafted pleadings for the clients of CVC Law Office, applying knowledge of civil, criminal and remedial laws. Joined the lawyers in hearings before the court and the IPO. Prepared memoranda on queries of clients. Awarded as the best intern that summer.
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| COMPETENCE AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES |
2010 – 2011 |
PRESIDENT, ATENEO SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (ASIL)
Administered the Society- from recruitment of new members to selection of teams to represent Ateneo in the different moot court competitions. Emphasized the ASIL mantra “One Team. One Dream.” through various projects, not necessarily moot-related (e.g. Bar Operations, ASIL After Midterms Party, ASIL Merchandise Project).
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| 2008 – 2011 |
INTERN, ATENEO HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER (AHRC)
Conducted para-legal trainings on IPRA and the automated elections. Represented LENTE-Ateneo Chapter in La Union. Facilitated tie-ups between ASIL and AHRC (i.e. AHRC Moot Court Competition and Pretoria World Human Rights Moot Court Competition).
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| 2008 – 2009 |
UNDERSTUDY, BAR OPERATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS & HOTEL SERVICES
Helped organize the 1st Ateneo Law Golf Tournament. Attended to the needs of the barristers by buying their food.
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| 2006 – 2007 |
JGSOM SENIOR CENTRAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE, SANGGUNIAN NG MGA MAG-AARAL NG PAARALANG LOYOLA NG ATENEO DE MANILA
Represented JGSOM in the Student Council. Deputy of the External Affairs Committee which represented Ateneo in the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and the Union of Catholic Student Councils (UCSC). Student representative in the Curriculum Committee and the Ateneo Multi-Purpose Cooperative (AMPC).
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| 2006 – 2007 |
FEATURES EDITOR, ATENEO STUDENTS BUSINESS REVIEW (ASBR)
Features editor and writer of the 1st issue of the ASBR published by the JGSOM.
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| ACADEMIC PAPERS |
November 2011 |
MEMORIAL, STETSON INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION (Maryland, USA)
Prepared arguments for the respondent side in the Case Concerning Oil Pollution in the Marine Environment between the Federal States of Albacares and the Republic of Repelmuto. The team was awarded Overall Best Memorial.
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| June 2011 |
PILL FOR PILL: LEGALITY OF A RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE CHEAPER AND QUALITY MEDICINES ACT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 22 AND 26 OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CODE
Thesis paper on strengthening the pharmaceutical patent system in light of the right to public health, applying the Constitution as well as international, civil and intellectual property laws.
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| February 2009 |
MEMORIAL, ELSA MOOT COURT COMPETITION ON WTO LAW (Taipei, Taiwan)
Argued for the respondent side in the Case Concerning Measures Relating to Biofuels made from Pine Cones between Forestland and Ecoland. The team ranked 5th in the Asian Rounds.
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| March 2007 |
FRUZE LIQUEUR ICE CREAM, STRATEGY FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Considered as thesis paper for graduating students of JGSOM. Marketed Fruze in bazaars and handled the accounts of the company.
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| August 2006 |
DAIRY QUEEN RE-ENTRY STRATEGY, NATIONAL STRATEGIC MARKETING COMPETITION
Finalist in the Stratmark competition sponsored by the Philippine Marketing Association. Prepared a marketing campaign using print medium like newspapers and broadcast medium like television.
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| SEMINARS ATTENDED |
March 2010
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Jesuit Legal Education |
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October 2008
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Ateneo Human Rights Center Sembreak Internship Program |
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December 2006
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Ateneo Intercollegiate Marketing Seminar |
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November 2006
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Tayo Na! Youth Mobilization Seminar |
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October 2005
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Ateneo Student Leaders Assembly |
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PERSONAL
BACKGROUND
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Born on May 8, 1987 in San Fernando City, La Union. Fluent in English and Filipino. Familiar with MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT and HTML. Interests include foods, travels, running, and tennis. Skills include organizing, coordinating, and time management. Tries hard not to forget the Spanish, French and Chinese languages by watching movies with subtitles and listening to songs of “local” artists.
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