Tax Policy Consultant

• Apr 2023 - Present

Supports policy formulation and institutional development within BLGF in order to implement a fair, efficient, and effective property valuation; supports BLGF’s mandates to provide technical assistance and capacity-building services to LGUs in improving local revenue generation and property valuation functions. Work covers real property valuation and assessment reform (RPVAR) under Package 3 of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) and other potential property tax and revenue measure reforms relating to the RPVAR. Show less

Consultant

• Mar 2023 - Present

MCLE Lecturer on Islamic Finance

• Mar 2023 - Present

Delivered Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) lectures on Islamic Finance under the auspices of the UP Institute for the Administration of Justice in collaboration with the UP Law Center and various chapters of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Delivered Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) lectures on Islamic Finance under the auspices of the UP Institute for the Administration of Justice in collaboration with the UP Law Center and various chapters of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Honorary Fellow

• Jan 2023 - Present

Serves as a fellow of the International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA) in an honorary capacity for the promotion of Islamic Arbitration in the Philippines. Serves as a fellow of the International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA) in an honorary capacity for the promotion of Islamic Arbitration in the Philippines.

Legal/PFM Consultant

• May 2022 - Present

Provides technical assistance on the development of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding fiscal policy and public financial management; review and advice on policy and framework reforms; capacity building. Provides technical assistance on the development of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding fiscal policy and public financial management; review and advice on policy and framework reforms; capacity building.

Islamic Finance Consultant

• Apr 2022 - Present

Provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Finance, and Budget and Management on Islamic finance considerations to promote the growth of Islamic finance and ensure tax neutrality of Islamic finance transactions in the development of the Bangsamoro Revenue Code. Provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Finance, and Budget and Management on Islamic finance considerations to promote the growth of Islamic finance and ensure tax neutrality of Islamic finance transactions in the development of the Bangsamoro Revenue Code.

Senior Tax Advisor

• Feb 2022 - Present

Provides technical assistance on tax policy and administration; on-demand support for stakeholder and public consultations; review and analysis of the devolution plan for tax policy; advice on tax administration reform roadmap.

Islamic Finance Consultant

• May 2023 - Jun 2023

Provided technical assistance and support to the Islamic Finance Capacity Development program of The Bank for the Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority.

Founding Principal at SAKLAW

• Dec 2016 - Present

Provides legal counseling and representation in corporate/commercial transactions, construction and project management disputes, tax and regulatory compliance, property, data privacy, fintech, labor, and intellectual property law; acts as corporate secretary and general counsel of various corporations. Provides legal counseling and representation in corporate/commercial transactions, construction and project management disputes, tax and regulatory compliance, property, data privacy, fintech, labor, and intellectual property law; acts as corporate secretary and general counsel of various corporations.

Founding Director

• Dec 2021 - Present

Founding Resident Agent and General Counsel - Philippine Branch

• Nov 2013 - Present

Assisted the Islamic Relief Worldwide head office in establishing its Philippine branch in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda; serves as resident agent and legal/policy advisor of the Philippine Branch on various legal, operational and compliance matters. Assisted the Islamic Relief Worldwide head office in establishing its Philippine branch in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda; serves as resident agent and legal/policy advisor of the Philippine Branch on various legal, operational and compliance matters.

Legal Advisor / VP - Strategic Partnerships & Regulatory Affairs

• Mar 2018 - Present

Provides legal advice on governance, risk, and regulatory compliance matters; builds strategic partnerships and collaborations; fintech policy and advocacy. SEA is a fintech company focusing on FILIPAY, its flagship and pioneering tap-in/tap-out automated fare collection system, and FILIPWORX, its fleet management system, that support the Philippine government’s Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) Modernization program. SEA is also the team behind the FILIPCOIN token built on the Ethereum protocol. SEA is currently involved in developing and integrating blockchain technology to revolutionalize the Philippine transportation sector. Show less

Legal Counsel - Construction/Project Management Contract Administration and Claims Settlement

• Mar 2021 - Present

Renders legal advice on construction and project management activities throughout the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases; claims management between owner and contractor; dispute resolution Renders legal advice on construction and project management activities throughout the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases; claims management between owner and contractor; dispute resolution

Consultant

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

Led the writing process of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) in Emergencies Technical Guidelines Project of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines and the Department of Health. Led the writing process of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) in Emergencies Technical Guidelines Project of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines and the Department of Health.

Legal Associate

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

Handled corporate, special projects, banking and finance-related matters; assisted clients in various tax-related issues by drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and documents, tax-planning and compliance; handled civil and trademark litigation matters, including developing case strategies, drafting opinions and pleadings, and appearing before the regular courts and other agencies of government; rendered corporate housekeeping services to different corporations. Handled corporate, special projects, banking and finance-related matters; assisted clients in various tax-related issues by drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and documents, tax-planning and compliance; handled civil and trademark litigation matters, including developing case strategies, drafting opinions and pleadings, and appearing before the regular courts and other agencies of government; rendered corporate housekeeping services to different corporations.

Vice President - Office of the Board Chairman at PhilEXIM (Detailed to the Department of Finance)

• Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

Detailed to the Department of Finance (DOF) Revenue Operations and Legal Affairs Group; work included review of requests for tax exemptions, tax rulings, revenue and customs regulations for issuance, protest cases; assists in the conduct of general supervision and coordination of internal revenue and customs operations; provides legal services and opinions to and conducts legal research on the domestic and international aspect of taxes, customs, and tariff, as appropriate within the DOF as well as Handled legal matters relating to internal revenue, customs, national and local treasury operations; provided legal advice on legal matters within the DOF, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Local Government Finance, Bureau of Treasury, and attached government-owned and –controlled corporations. The Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency (PhilEXIM) (now part of the Philippine Guarantee Corporation following its merger with the Home Guaranty Corporation in August 2019) was the Philippines' sovereign guarantor extending credit, export insurance and related services to business entities in order to develop the Philippines' export industry and facilitate investment in strategic sectors of the economy. Show less

Legal Consultant

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

Assisted in the development of laws and other legal measures on tobacco control; drafted policies, position papers, and memoranda; provided legal assistance to the Civil Service Commission, Department of Health, and other government agencies on tobacco control matters. Assisted in the development of laws and other legal measures on tobacco control; drafted policies, position papers, and memoranda; provided legal assistance to the Civil Service Commission, Department of Health, and other government agencies on tobacco control matters.

Legal Associate

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

Assisted in structuring PPP transactions; conducted legal due diligence for share/asset acquisitions and sealed biddings; advised generation companies on corporate, commercial, property, energy, environmental, and contract law matters; acted as assistant corporate secretary and general counsel to different corporations. Assisted in structuring PPP transactions; conducted legal due diligence for share/asset acquisitions and sealed biddings; advised generation companies on corporate, commercial, property, energy, environmental, and contract law matters; acted as assistant corporate secretary and general counsel to different corporations.

Legal Associate

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

Conducted due diligence work on initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other special projects; assisted clients on tax and labor-related matters; rendered corporate housekeeping services to different corporations. Conducted due diligence work on initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other special projects; assisted clients on tax and labor-related matters; rendered corporate housekeeping services to different corporations.

Legal Intern (Free Legal Aid)

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2011

Appeared in courts and quasi-judicial agencies; drafted/filed pleadings for civil and criminal cases. Appeared in courts and quasi-judicial agencies; drafted/filed pleadings for civil and criminal cases.

Lecturer

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

Taught Computer Methods and Business Applications at the UP School of Economics Taught Computer Methods and Business Applications at the UP School of Economics

Lecturer

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

Taught Computer Methods and Business Applications at the UP College of Business Administration Taught Computer Methods and Business Applications at the UP College of Business Administration

Account Manager

• May 2005 - Mar 2006

Achieved sales and profitability targets through negotiation and sales initiatives; regularly conducted business reviews Achieved sales and profitability targets through negotiation and sales initiatives; regularly conducted business reviews

Channel Development Specialist

• Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

Developed, executed, monitored, and evaluated business development programs at the trade level Developed, executed, monitored, and evaluated business development programs at the trade level

Consultant

• Aug 2003 - Mar 2004

Designed and conducted a field market survey of over 600 households in three Muslim communities in Metro Manila Developed for an integrated Islamic school in Metro Manila and developed a marketing plan Designed and conducted a field market survey of over 600 households in three Muslim communities in Metro Manila Developed for an integrated Islamic school in Metro Manila and developed a marketing plan