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Senior Legal Consultant and Corporate Secretary
Angping Group of CompaniesSenior Legal Consultant and Corporate Secretary
Jul. 2023
Head of Legal and Corporate Compliance
Angping Group of CompaniesHead of Legal and Corporate Compliance
Jun. 2020 - Jun. 2023Philippines
VP - Corporate Compliance Group & Chief Compliance Officer
St. Luke's Medical CenterVP - Corporate Compliance Group & Chief Compliance Officer
Dec. 2017 - Jan. 2020
VP for Legal & Compliance and Compliance Officer
Eagle Cement CorporationVP for Legal & Compliance and Compliance Officer
Sep. 2016 - Dec. 2017Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Legal Counsel
ArcadisLegal Counsel
Jul. 2014 - Apr. 2016Makati, PhilippinesI specialized in legal, contracts and project management relating to construction and other projects. I reviewed contracts relating to large and small scale projects involving design and engineering, consultancy and sub-consultancy agreements, deed polls and the like, identify onerous conditions and suggest mitigating measures for Australia, Middle East and UK projects in line with international laws and FIDIC rules. I assisted project managers in negotiations relating to contract terms and conditions, prepared signing memoranda and assisted in the preparation of risk assessment on various projects. In the course of reviewing construction and related agreement, I also reviewed requests for proposals, invitations to tender, insurance requirements, project bids and ongoing tenders. I also reviewed in-house contracts relating to corporate, HR, health and other services. I regularly gave trainings on corporate ethics, ethical business code and code of conduct to employees. I gave legal advice on labor, corporate and compliance matters.
Nihao Mineral Resources International, Inc.
Legal Consultant and DirectorNihao Mineral Resources International, Inc.
Sep. 2012 - Jul. 2014Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesI provided legal advice on all pertinent mining laws and regulations permits, as well as on compliance and corporate matters, drafted and reviewed agreements and all necessary legal documents, corporate and labor issues. I attended meetings requiring legal analysis of issues, prepared corporate papers to comply with AMLA and Philippine Stock Exchange requirements, as well as compliance with Environmental Compliance Certificate, when necessary. I also represented the company before the courts of law, the Philippine Stock Exchange, the AMLA, the SEC and the Capital Markets Integrity Corporation. I managed legal and corporate issues as well as key client business accounts.
Non-Executive Director
Klondyke Gold Pty LtdNon-Executive Director
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2013Perth, West AustraliaI attended board meetings and gave legal advice in the drafting of corporate resolutions to ensure compliance with laws and that the same are in line with the company vision, and JORC and other mining policies, as well as international environmental law and mining standards. I managed legal and corporate issues.
Director and Legal Counsel
Geomin Resources Asia, Inc.Director and Legal Counsel
Nov. 2009 - Mar. 2013Makati City, PhilippinesGeomin Resources is a mining company that operated a mining project in the Philippines. I drafted and reviewed agreements and relevant legal documents necessary to operations and as may be required by law, and gave relevant advice on mining and environmental laws and compliance therewith. I prepared board resolutions and ensured compliance with pertinent mining laws, rules and regulations and managed company projects and negotiations.
Non-Executive Director
Dourado Resources Pty LtdNon-Executive Director
Nov. 2009 - Nov. 2011Perth, West AustraliaDourado Resources Pty Ltd is a mining company listed with the Australian Stock Exchange. As Non-Executive Director I attended relevant board meetings at the Perth office, as well as annual shareholders meetings. In addition, I contributed legal advice on compliance with mining, environmental laws, JORC and other applicable laws and their relevance and impact to the business.
Director and Country Manager
Camarines Norte Mining & Exploration, Inc.Director and Country Manager
Jun. 2009 - Mar. 2013Makati, PhilippinesCNMEI is a joint venture mining company, which holds mining tenements in Region V. I was the Country/General Manager who handled all environmental issues, preparation of documents and obtained permits relating to mining projects, negotiations, contracts drafting and submission of requirements to the MGB and other government offices in the Philippines, for Australian principals. I also ensured timely compliance with relevant environmental, mining, civil and administrative laws and reportorial requirements. I also represented the company in negotiations relating to partnerships and acquisitions, and supervised project personnel.
Consultant and Legal Manager
Mineral Agencies Australia Pty Ltd (as trustee for All Minerals Trust)Consultant and Legal Manager
Apr. 2009 - Mar. 2013Perth, West AustraliaMAA is a trustee for AMT, which held mining rights in various projects in Australia and the Philippines. I provided legal advice and support on corporate and mining issues as well as represented the company in negotiations and joint ventures with third parties and in government relations, as well as ensured compliance with all relevant environmental and mining laws. I also drafted all relevant legal agreements and necessary documents as required. I also managed client business and legal accounts and issues.
Corporate Secretary
Angping and Associates Securities, Inc.Corporate Secretary
Sep. 2006 - Feb. 2008Makati City, PhilippinesI prepared all board resolutions and secretary’s certificates for the company, and attended all corporate meetings. I also prepared the General Information Sheet, other compliance documents, stock certificates, the Stock Transfer Book, deeds of assignments, subscription documents, trust agreements, and represented the company before government institutions and courts.
VP for Legal
GEOGRACE Resources Philippines Inc (GEO)VP for Legal
Sep. 2006 - Dec. 2007Makati PhilippinesI specialized in mining and environmental impact assessment laws, as well as corporate rehabilitation petitions and related cases. I also handled various cases involving civil, criminal, corporate, labor, administrative, large-scale real estate development and agrarian reform cases for individual and corporate clients. I represented the corporation and its officers before courts and executive offices for various legal and extra-legal matters and prepared pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other legal documents in relation thereto. I managed all corporate and legal issues in cooperation with external counsels and HR. I provided advise and legal services relating to corporate compliance requirements, and acted as corporate secretary in several affiliate companies.
Asst. Compliance Officer
United Coconut Planters BankAsst. Compliance Officer
Jun. 2005 - Mar. 2006Makati City, PhilippinesSpecifically, I handled matters concerning Anti-Money Laundering and corporate governance/best practices policies of the bank and its units; investigated/supervised AMLA concerns of the bank and its branches, trained bank personnel on AMLA and related banking laws, prepared training materials, prepared the compliance awareness testing system (CATS) and gave lectures to bank staff and officers on AMLA and related typologies. I regularly reviewed the manual on corporate governance and determined bank compliance therewith. In addition, I also handled queries of the bank and its units on AMLA, DOSRI, loans, foreign exchange procedures, corporate law, other compliance matters and bank products; assisted in BSP requests in locating accounts of deceased persons; attended bank committee meetings (BAMLAC & Corporate Governance Committees) and prepared necessary documents; assisted the compliance officer on various matters concerning bank compliance issues.
Legal Associate and Office Manager
AA Amador AssociatesLegal Associate and Office Manager
Mar. 2004 - Nov. 2004Makati City, PhilippinesI was engaged in the practice of law, with special emphasis on mining, IP and patent laws, civil, corporate, tax and immigration laws on behalf of local and offshore corporate clients. Particularly engaged in corporate practice. As corporate secretary in several corporations, I took care of the corporation’s records as a legal entity, particularly its stock and transfer books, minutes of meetings, and filings with SEC and PSE (if a publicly listed corporation); monitored compliance with legal requirements and deadlines as regards the corporation’s status as such, e.g. the General Information Sheet, financial statements or affidavits of non-operations; issued notices, attended board meetings, certified to a quorum, took down the minutes of the meeting, and issued Secretary’s Certificates as to a board resolution/s passed at board meetings; depending on the kind of corporation involved, filed disclosures and special forms like annual and quarterly reports; helped ensure good corporate governance and compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance by assisting the board and executive officers; ensured that all board resolutions were properly passed and approved before issuing a secretary’s certificate, e.g., if a paper meeting, checked that a requested secretary’s certificate has the approval of senior management, esp. those involving finances, such as signatories to bank accounts., and other similar work. Appeared before various courts or in negotiations on behalf of clients; was in charge of administering the Manila Office and supervision of staff and other lawyers. I also liaised with the Hong Kong office and counterparts regarding corporate and commercial clients’ key business, legal and corporate needs.
Legal Consultant
Presidential Commission on Good GovernmentLegal Consultant
Oct. 2001 - Jun. 2005I handled administrative, civil and criminal cases for the Commission, including international mutual assistance on civil and criminal matters, drafted the necessary pleadings, motions, and memoranda thereon, and appeared on behalf of the Commission before the courts such as the Sandiganbayan, and administrative bodies; prepared various reports for the Commission; attended meetings and conferred with the Office of the Solicitor General on various cases on behalf of the Commission.
Supervising Legislative Staff Officer I
House of RepresentativesSupervising Legislative Staff Officer I
Aug. 1998 - Dec. 1999Batasan Hills, Quezon City, PhilippinesI assisted in the preparation of briefs and working papers for House Committees and in the preparation of documents relevant to environmental laws and issues on sustainable development; drafted legal opinions on pertinent laws, rules or regulations and supervises the consolidation of House Bills and resolutions not just for Palawan but for the Philippines.
Partner
Mendoza & Mendoza Law OfficePartner
Jun. 1997 - Mar. 2009Calamba City, LagunaI engaged in the practice of law by handling cases and as a consultant on the various fields of law such as: copyright infringement and patent laws, insurance law, criminal law, labor law and social legislation, contracts, intellectual property law, immigration law, election laws, family law, property, corporate law, CARP Law, SSS Law, with emphasis on environmental laws such as, but not limited to Forestry laws and the Clear Air Act, IPRA, and in particular, Mining Laws and the law on environmental impact assessment (EIA, e.g. ECC/IEE applications) and agrarian reform laws. This practice also gave me relevant experience the processing of various permits and clearances issued by government institutions such as the MGB, BIR, DA, DAR, DENR, HLURB, among others. Reviewed and drafted contracts, with adequate experience in foreclosure of mortgages and joint venture agreements with government and other private institutions. Having worked with several corporate clients gave me a strong background in corporate practices. As corporate secretary in several corporations, I took care of the corporations’ records as a legal entity, particularly its stock and transfer books, minutes of meetings, and filings with SEC and PSE (if a publicly listed corporation).
Attorney III
Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesAttorney III
Mar. 1997 - Mar. 1998Quezon City, PhilippinesI handled large-scale development projects and studies and verified claims of all stakeholders in connections with applications for Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC), particularly those relating to mining; reviewed and made recommendations on free patent applications; presided over public hearings in connection with EIA law; assisted in and supervised projects involving protected areas, land conversion, indigenous peoples’ rights, mining applications and other activities involving the use, protection, preservation management of natural resources, as well as liability assessment and application of appropriate penalties; involved in the drafting of joint ventures or memorandum of understanding on important issues and policies; presided over administrative hearings in the pollution and adjudication board; trained in various environmental laws, and environmental issues such as sustainable development, biodiversity, CBFM, and ICM. In addition, I actively participated as: *Lead Counsel/Chief Legal Expert, MARCOPPER case *Senior Policy Adviser, Forest Securitization Law *Officer, Pollution Adjudication Board *Coordinator, Proposal for the Establishment of a Cement Factory in Camalig, Albay (EIA) *Policy Adviser on matters involving mining laws, the Clean Air Act, water, forestry, community-based forest management, indigenous peoples’ rights, protected areas, environmental impact assessment and related matters *DENR representative in the investigation conducted in Sultan Kudarat re: Plight of Lumads in Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat as victims of human rights violations, in aid of legislation *Delegate, Regional Workshop on Partnerships in the Application of Integrated Coastal Management, November 11-17, 1997 held at the Burapha University in Chon Buri, Thailand, sponsored by the UNDP and IMO, and presented a working paper entitled: Coastal Resource Damage Liability and Compensation in the Philippines: Boracay, Marinduque and Bolinao cases

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