ANSELMO B. ADRIANO
Experienced Lawyer in the field of Business and
Management in both the Private and Public Sectors
adhqqp@r.postjobfree.com
Villa Patricia, Catmon,
Santa Maria, Bulacan
S K I L L S
Political Strategies &
Campaigns
Corporate Compliance
and Due Diligence Work
Creative Team Leadership
Government Liaison
Court Litigation
Public Speaking
Property Acquisition
Asset Management
Public & Media Relations
Community Organization
P R O F E S S I O N A L
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N
CES Written
Examination
Rating : 85.52%
September 2018
Rank # 7
Bar Examination
Rating : 81.50 %
September 1994
Career Service
Professional
Examination Rating :
90.13% September 1993
Rank # 22 (National Level)
Invited by the Civil Service
Commission to join the Best
and the Brightest in the
Bureaucracy Program
P R O F E S S I O N
Award-winning professional with over 20 years of experience leading corporate legal teams for multimillion-peso private companies and government agencies across diverse
industries.
Proven expertise in corporate compliance, property acquisition, administration, business analysis, due diligence, and legal settlement of company assets coupled with extensive experience in court litigation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution of real estate issues including foreclosure cases.
Proficient in the technical, conceptual and human skills of managing medium sized to large organizations. Established working connections and effective liaison with international, national and local government agencies relating to property management matters (e.g. real estate tax settlement, business license, sanitary and fire safety permit, community association requirements, etc.)
A W A R D S
Awardee, 2015 Gawad Bunying Abogadong Bulakenyo, IBP Bulacan
Nominee, 2014 Finance Awards, Wealth and Finance
International Magazine
Nominee, M&A Award, Acquisition International Magazine, 2013
Outstanding Professional for the Legal Profession (SuperBrands Marketing International), 2012
Presidential Merit Award for Excellence in Service (Lions Club District 301-D1), 1999 Young Achievers Award for Socio-Civic and Public Service (Parangal ng Bayan), 1998
E D U C A T I O N
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRACK – ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Master of Laws / 2020 (on official leave)
ATENEO DE MANILA LAW SCHOOL / SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor / 1991
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN QC
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science / 1986 P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
OPTICAL MEDIA BOARD, #35 Scout Limbaga, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City
– National Government Agency
Chair and CEO (08 March 2016 to 22 September 2020) Achievements
Started inspection and unconventional establishments such as hospitals, buses and bookstores;
Professionalizing the conduct of inspection with OMB officially marked sacks and standardization of the weight approximation of sacks containing seized optical media discs;
Highest Budget Utility Rate since the creation of OMB at 99%; Highest number of Administrative Cases filed;
Establishment of satellite offices;
Inception of OMB VIP Awards to most compliant clients and best partners/ stakeholders;
First OMBeOriginal Celebrity Ambassador, Mr. Piolo Pascual; Release of first infomercial featuring Mr. Piolo Pascual, Romy Vitug and Vehnee Saturno;
Partnership with National Cinema Association of the Philippines; Partnership with Globe Telecom’s #PlayItRight Program; Presidential Decree 596 s. 2018 declaring October of every year as National Anti- Piracy Month;
First OMB Anti-Media Piracy Summit;
Highest number of volunteers participated in the OMB-MMFF Cinema Monitoring Activities;
ISO 9005-2015 Certification;
Highest number of licenses and permits issued;
The OMBeOriginal Awards;
Highest number of administrative fines and penalties imposed and collected; Highest collection of revenue;
OMB Anti=Piracy Ambassador, Ms. Angel Locsin;
Infomercial featuring Ms. Angel Locsin;
Second Anti-Media Piracy Summit;
The Great IP Debate
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CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY BUREAU (CPAB), Department of Trade and Industry, 361 Trade and Industry Building, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City - National government agency
Director IV, Bureau Chief (07 March 2015 to 07 March 2016) Duties and functions
Formulate and monitor the implementation of programs for the effective enforcement of laws, correct interpretation and adoption of policies on monopolies and restraint of trade, mislabeling, product misrepresentation and other unfair trade practices;
Protect and safeguard the interest of consumers and the public, particularly the health and safety implications of intrinsic product features, product representation, and the like;
Establish the basis for evaluating consumer complaints and product utility failures; Review of domestic trade laws and evaluation and monitoring of their implementation;
Formulation of policies and standards on the conduct of business and industry; Formulation and development of policies and programs on consumer protection; Conduct of consumer education, information, advocacy and inter- agency linkages; and
Provision of technical and secretariat support to relevant local and international organizations and inter-agency committees whose mandates are akin to it. Additional responsibilities
Chairman, Personnel Selection Board
Chairman, DTI Bagwis Award Committee
Head, National Consumer Affairs Council (NCAC) Secretariat Member, National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC) Member, National Nutrition Council (NNC) Technical Committee Member, National Coordinating and Monitoring Board (NCMB), DSWD …
MANGINGISDA RURAL WATER, INC. (MRWI), Ground Floor, BLC Green Bldg., No. 320 Rizal Avenue corner Fernandez Street Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Corporate Secretary (08 June 2012 to 15 June 2015) Selected Accomplishments
Organized the first water utility company in the province of Palawan operated by a private company;
Assumed the role of corporate secretary, organized stockholders meeting, and maintained key corporate documents and records; Led the due diligence work, negotiation, purchase and subsequent documentation of various real estate for the operation of the company; Ensured compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations and that the requirements of regulatory authorities such as the LWUA, local water district, SEC, BIR, LGUs, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig, DOLE, are all timely and sufficiently met; and Secured approval of registration with the BOI as a New Operator of Water Supply and Distribution under the 2013 IPP and resulting to an income tax holiday (ITH) for 4 years, zero rated importation of capital equipment and spare parts for 5 years, and additional deduction from taxable income of 50% of the wages. …
KAI-ZEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., HV dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati
– Multimillion-peso investment company
Senior Legal Manager (January 2011 to December 2013) Selected Accomplishments
Ensured compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations and that the requirements of regulatory authorities such as the SEC, BIR, LGUs, PhilHealth, Pag- Ibig, DOLE, are all timely and sufficiently met;
Assumed the role of corporate secretary for various corporations owned by the holding company such as LVN Pictures, Inc., organized stockholders meeting, and maintained key corporate documents and records; Led the due diligence work, negotiation, purchase and subsequent documentation of various real estate and stock investments with a market value of P1.1B at 30% discount;
Led the recovery of company assets worth over P150M from adverse claimants and illegal possessors and consequently saving on unnecessary legal costs; Reorganized the company’s corporate structure to comply with existing corporate and labor laws and procedures and avoided possible fines and penalties for non-compliance;
Identified opportunities, researched new investment possibilities, collaborated with real estate team and created effective network with banks and other financial institutions; and
Supervised the human resources, investments, and real estate/construction departments in terms of managing contractual risks and directly handles all contractual disputes.
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CITY UNIVERSITY OF PASAY (School of Law)–Educational Institution Professorial Lecturer (2nd Semester of AY 2010-2011 to 2nd Semester of AY 2016-2017) Duties and Functions
Taught Consumer Protection Law, Environment and Natural Resources Law, Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Human Rights, Introduction to Law, and Conflicts of Law from the Second Semester of AY 2010-2011 up to the Second Semester of AY 2016-2017; and
Taught Local Government Law and Government Contracts Law from the Second Semester of AY 2015-2016 up to the Second Semester of AY 2016-2017. …
BULACAN DAIRY MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE/ BULACAN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER, INC. – Non-governmental organization VICE PRESIDENT (June 2007 to June 2015)
Selected Accomplishments
Established the first “Bagsakan Center” in Barangay Catmon, Sta. Maria Bulacan, which is a facility where farmers could bring their produce and sell them on a retail or wholesale basis. Consumers on the other hand could avail of the fresh, quality products at affordable price since trading layers will be minimized; Formalized linkages with foreign employers and the Philippines New Zealand Business Council for the hiring of locally trained farm workers; and Instituted alternative livelihood programs for members and their families. …
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SANTA MARIA BULACAN – Local
Government Unit, First Class Municipality
Elected Number One Councilor (June 2007 to June 2010) Selected Accomplishments
Passage of Ordinance Number 329 or the creation of the MUNICIPAL DRUG ABATEMENT BOARD;
Passage of Ordinance Number 316 or the ORDINANCE DECLARING AN ARAW NG CHICHARON AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO THE CHICHARON INDUSTRY; Passage of Ordinance Number 313 or an ORDINANCE LOCALIZING THE APPLICATION OF THE BARANGAY MICROBUSINESS ENTERPRISE LAW; Passage of Ordinance Number 310 or ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION OF POs AND NGOs;
Passage of Ordinance Number 303 or an ORDINANCE MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS IN ALL BLANKS; and
Passage of Ordinance Number 285 or an ORDINANCE MANDATING THE COMPUTERIZATION OF ALL LOCAL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
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ROBINSONS CONVENIENCE STORES, INC., Pasig City (MINISTOP) – Leading convenience store and franchising business Consultant (October 2000 to May 2007)
Selected Accomplishments
Served as lead on all corporate compliance and due diligence works as well as the drafting of all contracts and agreements related to the business especially on franchising matters;
Prepared briefs and memoranda for the executive committee on all legal issues affecting the company;
Assumed a lead role in closing negotiations for store locations (100 locations) with a combined contract value of P500M; and
Initiated the registration of patents and other trademarks for Ministop, in collaboration with Japanese partners.
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Quezon City – National government agency
Deputy Chief of Staff – Office of the Undersecretary for Local Government May 1999 to October 2000)
Selected Accomplishments
Filed criminal cases against erring local government officials and corrupt DILG officials; and
Established periodic consultations with local government officials in collaboration with the Office of Senator Miriam Santiago. …
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION, Malacañang, Manila–National government agency Executive Director (February 1997 to March 1998) Selected Accomplishments
The establishment of the Project Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC) and the Personnel Promotion and Selection Board (PSB); The reformation of the Pre-Qualification, Bids and Awards Committee (PBAC) which consistently maintained transparency in awarding government contracts to bidders and suppliers;
Organized, facilitated and mediated in the tri-partite consultations on the proposed Magna Carta for Students between government, school owners and student groups;
Initiated the Commission’s participation in the 1998 World AIDS campaign launch
(a project of UNAIDS) at Robinson’s Galleria. In the same year, I almost single- handedly undertook the job of facilitator and discussion leader of the National/Regional Multi-Sectoral Consultations for the formulation of the Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP); and
Undertook the task of Over-all Program Coordinator of Kabataan 2000, an inter- agency year round Youth Work Programme.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS – National government agency
Director III/Head Executive Assistant (July 1992 to January 1997) Selected Accomplishments
Headed and supervised critical and sensitive operational electoral groups; Mediated between warring Muslim candidates during the 1997 ARMM elections; and
Participated in several mediation sessions between multiple aspirants for official party candidates nationwide.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N S
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS (IAPP) Pease International Tradeport, 75 Rochester Ave, Suite 4 Portsmouth, NH 03801 USA ASSOCIATION OF POLITICAL CONSULTANTS IN ASIA
Unit 1103, 11/F, Jollibee Plaza Condominium, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES
Gat Marcelo H. Del Pilar Bulacan Chapter
INTER-PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIATION c/o IPBA Secretariat Roppongi Hills North Tower 7F 6-2-31 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSOCIATION
London, United Kingdom
Philippines Chapter
ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES AVOCATS DE LA DÉFENSE
(INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Holy Family Council 13332
AQUILA LEGIS FRATERNITY
Ateneo Law School
ATENEO LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
SANTA MARIA BATUTE LIONS CLUB
T R A I N I N G R E C O R D
July 29, 2020 USTPO&GIPA: Webinar on IP Enforcement Coordination Webinar (Enforcement)
July 23, 2020 Real Disputes, Virtual Proceedings: making it work in IP Webinar (Intellectual Property)
July 9, 2020 Principles of Health Law and Regulatory Issues Doane University On-line (Legal Updates)
July 8, 2020 WIPO-AIPPI Joint Webinar: Current Trends in WIPO Mediation and Arbitration for Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes
Webinar (Intellectual Property)
June 23 – 24, 2020 AVIA: Piracy Over the Top Seminar Webinar (Intellectual Property)
June 17, 2020 Turning Regulatory Enforcement into Criminal Enforcement Against Covid-19-Related Crime Series
Webinar (Enforcement)
June 10, 2020 Enforcement Against Covid-19-Related Crime: From Border Enforcement to Criminal Enforcement
Webinar (Enforcement)
June 3, 2020 USDOJ and USPTO Webinar “Common COVID 19 Crimes & Options for Prosecutors to Charge Them. Enforcement Against Covid-19-Related Crime Series
Webinar (Enforcement)
December 17 – 19, 2019 Case Meeting for Project Chain Putrajaya, Malaysia (Intellectual Property)
October 22 – 23, 2019 13th International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference
Cape Town, South Africa (Enforcement)
February 20 – 21, 2019 Sports Anti-Piracy Summit
Mexico City, Mexico (Enforcement)
November 20-22, 2018 Debrief Meeting of Project Chain Lyon, France (Intellectual Property)
September 25 – 26, 2018 12th International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference
Dubai, UAE (Intellectual Property)
April 6 – 7, 2018 ASEAN IPA Annual Conference
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Intellectual Property)
February 5 – 8, 2018 MCLE VI
Malay, Aklan (Legal Updates)
Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 8th Edition of the IP Service World Munich, Germany (Intellectual Property)
September 16-23, 2017 Europol Intellectual Property Crime Conference on Innovative Strategies for Effective Enforcement
Antwerp, Belgium (Intellectual Property)
Aug 26 – Sep 4, 2017 11th Annual International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference
New York, USA (Enforcement)
May 17 – 19, 2017 IACC 2017 Spring Conference
Spain (Enforcement)
April 24-25, 2017 IP Revolution? Scenarios for the Future France (Intellectual Property)
April 21-23, 2017 LESI Management & Delegates’ Meeting France (Intellectual Property)
January 18-20 2017 23rd INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference Nepal (Enforcement)
November 15-16, 2016 6th Regional International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference
Dubai (Enforcement)
September 19-20, 2016 10th International Law Enforcement IP Crime Enforcement London (Enforcement)
May 18-20, 2016 IACC 2016 Spring Conference
Orlando (Enforcement)
April 20-22, 2016 WIPO Conference: The Global Digital Content Market Switzerland (Digital Content)
October 15, 2015 Top 5 Things the CISO Needs to Know about Data Privacy Webinar (Capability Training / Data Privacy)
September 24, 2015 Building an Effective Privacy Program – Six practical Steps Webinar (Capability Training / Data Privacy)
September 22-23, 2015 Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum (SDMOF) Iloilo City (Disaster Risk Management)
September 18, 2015 Government Excellence Class (GEC) Forum Pasig City (Quality Management)
September 17, 2018 Anti-Pyramiding Scheme
Diamond Hotel Manila (Capability Training)
August 27-28, 2015 Legislative and Institutional Set-Up in the Telecommunications Sector
Diamond Hotel (Legal Updates / Telecom Competition Law)
November 22, 2014 ASEAN Integration
Bayview Hotel Manila (Legal Updates)
November 10-28, 2014 MCLE V
Pasig City (Legal Updates)
May 2012 MCLE IV
Batangas City (Legal Updates)
February 4-6, 2010 Smart Growth Conference
Seattle, WA. USA (Urban Planning &
Environmental Management)
April 27-30, 2009 BioCycle International
San Diego, CA. USA (Waste Management,
Diversion, Renewable Energy)
November 8-29, 2008 MCLE III
Quezon City (Legal Updates)
June 23-27, 2008 Singapore International Water Week Singapore (Water Conservation Sustainable Development
& Management of Cities)
September 23-27, 1997 10th ASEAN COSD Meeting
BSB, Brunei (Social Development)
March 31-April 5, 1997 14th ASEAN Youth (ASY) Meeting Hanoi, Vietnam (Youth Development)
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References available upon request.