Experience

The World Bank Inspection Panel

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ST Consultant

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States The Inspection Panel is an independent complaints mechanism for people and communities who believe that they have been, or are likely to be, adversely affected by a World Bank-funded project. The Board of Executive Directors created the Inspection Panel in 1993 to ensure that people have access to an independent body to which they can express their concerns and seek recourse. The Panel is an impartial fact-finding body, independent from the World Bank management and staff, reporting… Show more The Inspection Panel is an independent complaints mechanism for people and communities who believe that they have been, or are likely to be, adversely affected by a World Bank-funded project. The Board of Executive Directors created the Inspection Panel in 1993 to ensure that people have access to an independent body to which they can express their concerns and seek recourse. The Panel is an impartial fact-finding body, independent from the World Bank management and staff, reporting directly to the Board. The Inspection Panel process aims to promote accountability at the World Bank, give affected people a greater voice in activities supported by the World Bank that affect their rights and interests, and foster redress when warranted. In September 2020, the Board updated the resolution that created the Panel and added to the Panel functions. At the same time, the Board approved a resolution establishing the World Bank Accountability Mechanism (AM). The new AM is operational since 2021 and will house the Panel to carry out compliance reviews and a new Dispute Resolution Service, which will give complainants another way to have their concerns addressed. Panel members and the Panel chair will continue to report to the Board and be independent of management. They will coordinate with but not be subject to the supervision of the AM Secretary. Show less



Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center

• Lawyer

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

  Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines LRC works for the recognition and protection of the rights of indigenous people and upland rural poor communities. It seeks to bridge the gap between the informal articulation of the aspirations of marginalized communities on the one hand, and the formal, technical, bureaucratic and legal language used by the state and the law on the other hand. As a lawyer, my work portfolio includes: research and policy development, advocacy campaigns, direct legal services such as litigation in court… Show more LRC works for the recognition and protection of the rights of indigenous people and upland rural poor communities. It seeks to bridge the gap between the informal articulation of the aspirations of marginalized communities on the one hand, and the formal, technical, bureaucratic and legal language used by the state and the law on the other hand. As a lawyer, my work portfolio includes: research and policy development, advocacy campaigns, direct legal services such as litigation in court and representation of our indigenous communities in administrative and quasi-judicial bodies. My portfolio is supported by USAID’s Access to Justice Program under the American Bar Association Rule of Law. Show less



City of Malabon University

• Philippines
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Instructor

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Malabon, National Capital Region, Philippines As a part-time instructor, I was given a teaching load for elective courses and handled the following subjects: Good Governance and Social Responsibility, Public Fiscal Administration, Program Management, and Business Laws and Regulations.



Ateneo School of Government

• Philippines
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines The Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) is the public sector arm of the Ateneo de Manila University. Its main purpose is to serve as an institutional vehicle for the development of public servants and a forum for dialogue and partnership among government, non-government, and private organizations. ASOG is the leading institution for graduate education, training and technical assistance in the field of leadership and public service, and a research hub on critical issues of national… Show more The Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) is the public sector arm of the Ateneo de Manila University. Its main purpose is to serve as an institutional vehicle for the development of public servants and a forum for dialogue and partnership among government, non-government, and private organizations. ASOG is the leading institution for graduate education, training and technical assistance in the field of leadership and public service, and a research hub on critical issues of national significance. As Program Manager, my main responsibility includes overseeing the implementation Ateneo Bangsamoro Initiative (ABI) portfolio. It includes the following programs: (i) Access Bangsamoro, which is supported by the Government of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, (ii) Participate Project under USAID, and (iii) several research and training projects supported by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. As a Program Manager, my work includes the following: • provision of technical and operational assistance in evidence-based research outputs, • lead the development of knowledge materials such as opinion editorial, think pieces, working paper, research, and other informational web content, • manage project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the portfolio, • rollout executive education programs such as short courses, training, forum, and workshop, and • represent the institution in meetings, events, and other functions. Show less



Ateneo de Naga University

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Instructor and Resident Attorney

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Naga, Bicol Region, Philippines As a resident attorney of the Ignatian Legal Apostolate Office of Ateneo Law Naga, my work includes handling cases and representing indigent clients, supervising law students in their clinical legal education program, and managing legal advocacy campaigns such as the Climate Justice Capacity Initiative, a collaborative project of Ateneo Law Schools and funded by ClientEarth. Concurrently, I also teach Political Review course.



Office of the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lawyer

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

  Manila, Philippines Responsible for conducting legal research and recommendations for the proper implementation of office programs, recommendation on the proper office policies and guidelines, technical and legal assistance to the Bids and Awards Committee, coordination with government and private offices to address constituency legal concerns, preparation and review of legal documents, provision of legal assistance to the officials, employees, and constituents, including notarial services.



Office of the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Manila, Philippines The tasks include mainly the management of the assigned program portfolio. It includes managing the program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The officer is also responsible for engaging partners and stakeholders of the program, including coordination with national government agencies, local government units, private partners, development sector organizations, and the marginalized sector.



International Center for Innovation, Transformation and Excellence in Governance

• Philippines
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Constituency Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2016

  INCITEGov is a policy think tank that aims to develop and make operational a policy agenda that links Democratic Politics, Good Governance, and Development Outcomes (PGD). As Program Officer, the current areas of focus are in leadership and constructive civic engagement for democratic governance, public fiscal management, and security sector governance reform. It includes assisting on the provision of timely and relevant information on Philippine politics, reform efforts, and development… Show more INCITEGov is a policy think tank that aims to develop and make operational a policy agenda that links Democratic Politics, Good Governance, and Development Outcomes (PGD). As Program Officer, the current areas of focus are in leadership and constructive civic engagement for democratic governance, public fiscal management, and security sector governance reform. It includes assisting on the provision of timely and relevant information on Philippine politics, reform efforts, and development outcomes through knowledge products based on practice, research, and analysis. The work also includes providing secretariat support and project management to the following constituency organizations: • Former Senior Government Official (FSGO) A group of senior officials who served at the Cabinet and sub-Cabinet levels in the Government under the previous Presidential administration. • Young Public Servant (YPS) A group of young dynamic individuals focused on promoting good governance and democratic citizenship among the youth. • People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR) A national coalition of geographic Citizens Volunteer Assemblies and National Volunteer Organizations that have committed to the challenge of helping the government in its reform agenda. Show less