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The Official Newsletter of the Makati Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS
BEATRIZ O. GERONILLA-VILLEGAS Officer-In-Charge
STEPHANIE V. GOMEZ-SOMERA
ALBERT LEE G. ANGELES Chairpersons
GINO CARLO M. CRUZ ARJEL P. DE GUZMAN
RAYMUND JONAS C. FLORES EUGENE CARLO D.R. SALONGA
Members
CONTACT US:
INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES MAKATI CITY CHAPTER
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De la Rosa Street, Makati City
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WHAT’S INSIDE?
KNOW YOUR LEADERS
Pres. Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr./Vice-Pres. Gil Roberto L. Zerrudo/Sec. Anthony W. Dee/Treas. Arnold M. Corporal/Auditor Alfred Ramon Jose Ma. X.B. Nolasco/P.R.O. Beatriz O. Geronilla-Villegas
Directors Anthony Brett M. Abenir/Juan Orendain P. Buted/Gregorio Gerry F. Fernandez/Roderick R.C. Salazar III/Carmine Eliza T. Serrano
Past President and Ex-Officio Director Grace P. Quevedo-Panagsagan REPORT ON THE PLANNING CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
IUNCTUS 2013: The Induction of New Members and Presentation of the Chapter’s Directors and Officers
About this issue...
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines Makati City Chapter is pleased to feature its elected officers and directors to serve from
2013 to 2015:
Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr. President and Chairman
Gil Roberto L. Zerrudo
Vice-President
Anthony W. Dee Secretary
Arnold M. Corporal
Treasurer
Alfred Ramon Jose Ma. X.B. Nolasco Auditor
Beatriz O. Geronilla-Villegas
Public Relations Officer
Anthony Brett M. Abenir Juan Orendain P. Buted
Gregorio Gerry F. Fernandez Roderick R.C. Salazar III
Carmine Eliza T. Serrano Directors
Grace P. Quevedo-Panagsagan
Past President and Ex-Officio Director
The leadership headed by Atty. Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr. aims to insti-tutionalize developmental legal aid and to ensure wider involvement of
the Chapter in the community. This issue seeks to allow members of the Chapter to get to know their leaders a little bit more deeply and inti-
mately, and to learn how each intends to contribute to the overall ac-complishment of the goals of the organization.
Toward the end, what the Chapter wants to achieve in the next two years is further laid down in an article that discusses the results of the
traditional planning conference recently undertaken in Baguio City.
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PR
ESID
EN
T &
CH
AIR
MAN
Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr. Villaraza & Angangco
Leading the way... AUGUST 2013
Gil Roberto L. Zerrudo
VIC
E-P
RESID
ENT
This is Gbert L. Zerrudo from the rare perspective of
a total stranger- unfamiliar with Gbert’s intimate
personal details, undoubtedly amazed by Gbert’s
Google hits, and yet as objective a third party docu-
mentary that will ever be attempted thus far.
As ambitious as this write-up may attempt to size up
or “humanize” Mr. Zerrudo, I am sure shaking hands
with Gbert “the man, the (legal) legend, the frustrat-
ed superhero (Silver Surfer is his favorite)” Zerrudo
in real life will prove to be far more interesting.
When one meets Gil Roberto L. Zerrudo, one is im-
mediately smitten by (and in no particular order) his
vastly impressive resume, his manly swagger, his old
school yet "one direction" profile, his towering ide-
als. Reading his voluminous CV, Gbert certainly is
that head-spinning mouthful of accomplishments; so
much so, that conventional word combos will scarce-
ly do what he's done for the field and the profession-
past, present, (and goodness! the future) the justice
(no pun intended) and the thundering applause he
deserves.
As next in line to the standard bearer of the Integrat-
ed Bar of the Philippines or “IBP” (Makati Chapter,
no less) and the benchmark for legal practitioners
everywhere (and what a standard he makes and cre-
ates!), Gbert channels the same dynamic energy he
represents amongst his peers in a vast network of
savvy colleagues (from the IBP, revered mentors
(from the AdMU Law School), and other equally
radical thinkers (from both Chambers of Commerce).
An exceedingly well-respected authority of his prac-
tice, Gbert is most certainly that Hall-of-Fame figure
that the community rightfully mounts on a pedestal
of erudition, credibility, and authority.
More than a figure of direction, what makes him
THAT “leader of relevance” of those youthful, ener-
getic, aggressive intellectuals at the IBP is he por-
trays the essence of moral leadership and conscience.
Gbert believes not just in the lawyer’s excellence of
craft but also in his embracing of essential personal
values, mutual respect and the fair and genuine col-
laboration amongst his peers. Quick to admit his own
frailty as a responsible leader and a moral example,
Gbert nevertheless envisions the thrust of a
“relevance and thought leadership” in the Makati
Chapter and legal and business community.
“Lost then but found now” are the most surprisingly
striking words you will ever get to hear from one as
esteemed as Gbert; but they only seek to reflect the
type of man Gbert really is behind all the hype and
drama of his profession. Underneath all the trappings
of social sophistication and the erudition of lawyer-
ing philosophy, is a reflective man immersed in the
calmness of faith, the devotion of family and the en-
joyment of life’s (oftentimes) guilty but simple pleas-
ures. In the present day cornucopia of pop culturing
and social media brain blitzing (washing?), little did
we realize that an individual can find his course and
hold his own, and still be grounded by his own per-
sonal epiphanies and conservative values.
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Quisumbing Torres
“Lost then but found now”
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Anthony W. Dee
SECR
ETAR
Y
When a beauty pageant contestant delivers the phrase
“world peace” in her trite adage of an answer, the
audience would probably shake it off as a routinary
and scripted response. In a parallel universe, when
IBP Makati Secretary Anthony W. Dee told us that
World Peace is a cause he sincerely believed in, his
words gave the clichéd phrase a new significance.
Why not, coming from a man who has represented
numerous international corporations like Morgan
Stanley, Sumitomo Bakelite, Tyco, American Ex-
press, Citibank and the Asian Development Bank to
name a few, realization hit us that “world peace” was
after all not just a farfetched pageant answer (he also
told us that). However, Anton’s legal background
and credentials are far from a mere pageantry.
A pure blooded Atenean, Anton completed his Bach-
elor of Science Degree Major in Legal Management
and Minor in Japanese Studies at the Ateneo de Ma-
nila University. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree
from the Ateneo College of Law in 1995 where he
graduated Second Honors. He was admitted to the
Philippine Bar in 1996.
He is a Partner in SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gat-
maitan, having joined the Firm in 1996. He is cur-
rently a member of the firm’s litigation department.
He is also extensively involved in corporate rehabili-
tation and rescues and has considerable experience in
Trademark Infringement cases.
He has represented numerous clients in all court lev-
-els and has extensive experience in the practice are-
as of litigation and arbitration. He was involved in
the expropriation of parcels of land and rights of way
for the Quezon Power Project, and was part of the
team that handled the land issues in connection with
the North Luzon Expressway Project, which was
given the award “Asian Project Finance Deal of the
Year” in 2001 by the International Federal Law Re-
view.
Being an active member of IBP Makati in recent
years, Anton was not oblivious to the problems and
challenges hounding the chapter. One of the biggest
problems, he says, is keeping the value of honesty in
the legal profession. He also maintained the crucial
role of the Chapter in giving legal services to indi-
gents through its legal aid program.
He cited how the Chapter has evolved through the
years by keeping abreast with the developments in
the law and the demands of the legal profession. Ac-
cording to him, this is exemplified through various
projects of the Chapter like barangay mediations that
seek to de-clog court dockets given significant cases
filed by members of the same barangay, MCLE ses-
sions, dialogues with judges and participation in the
amendments of procedural rules and appointment of
judges.
Seeming like a busy man, and admittedly he is, An-
ton sees to it that he never loses time to share with
his family. To him, his family inspires him to suc-
ceed. Thus, asked what are the achievements he is
most proud of, and which would be the most signifi-
cant, he answered and quite unhesitantly “My family.
Everything else is secondary and insignificant”.
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… My family. Everything else is second-
ary and insignificant.
Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Leading the way... AUGUST 2013
Arnold M. Corporal
TR
EASU
RER
“What do lawyers learn in law school? They
learn to win… Instead, what we’ve got to start
thinking about is how we solve problems.”
- Benjamin Carson
Problem solvers are the enigma of the modern world,
where everyone is primed to (want to) become, a
winner. A winner, whose presence is coveted at eve-
ry table; who smells roses at the end of the day; and
who, above all, gets the credit. On the other hand,
problem solvers are a rapidly disappearing undera-
chieving and underappreciated lot. They work hard
but are rarely celebrated; they think out of the box
but their feet are always grounded; they do not have
the luxury of time but they get things done.
A Juris Doctor graduate of Ateneo De Manila Uni-
versity School of Law, Atty. Arnold “Jake” M. Cor-
poral is not only an exceptional legal practitioner but
is more importantly, a quintessential “problem solv-
er.”
As a partner of the prestigious Angara Abello Con-
cepcion & Regala Law Office, Jake is currently in-
volved with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Department of the said firm. Atty. Corporal’s exper-
tise covers, among others, Alternative Dispute Reso-
lution, Banking and Finance, Construction and Infra-
structure, Corporate Rehabilitation and Restructur-
ing, Insurance and Admiralty, Intra-Corporate Dis-
putes, Proxy Fights, Corporate take-overs and
Product Liability.
Mr. Corporal has handled actions initiated or defend-
ed by financial institutions involving recovery of
loans, mortgage indenture issues, foreclosure actions,
and securities registration and offering/sale. In the
field of telecommunications litigation, he has repre-
sented public telecommunications entities (network
operators, value-added service providers and content
providers) in actions before the National Telecom-
munications Commission and the regular courts. He
has also represented telecommunications entities in
litigation against other industry players on breach of
contract issues, service area issues, and network in-
tegrity issues. Jake has also actively represented
both creditor and debtor clients in insolvency and
corporate rehabilitation proceedings. Mr. Corporal
also represents domestic and foreign clients in com-
mercial arbitration before the Philippine Dispute
Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI), the Construction
Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), and the
International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Interna-
tional Court of Arbitration (ICA). He has also ad-
vised clients that were involved in arbitration before
the International Center for the Settlement of Invest-
ment Disputes (ICSID).
With his years of valuable professional experience in
his fields of specialization, Jake has been deeply en-
gaged in solving his clients’ problems. Jake contin-
ued to better himself by learning the ways of his
craft, furthering proof of his insatiable desire to be-
come a better problem solver.
Jake’s commitment to hard work in his profession is
the ever recurring theme of his career as a lawyer,
eventually paving the way for his prestigious election
as Treasurer of the IBP Makati Chapter where his
designation has positioned him for more opportuni-
ties to fulfil his resolve to help clients in their hour of
need.
When not in his suave designer suits and neck deep
in arbitration, he is surprisingly a fun foodie, a movie
buff, a comedic story teller, a brand connoisseur, an
approachable ear, a loyal confidant.
In spite of Jake’s decorated career as a lawyer, it’s
his personal qualities that make him stand out – more
so, it’s his personal moments that make Jake warmly
memorable.
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Angara Abello Concepcion & Regala
Jake’s commitment to hard work in his profession is
the ever recurring theme of his career as a lawyer...
Grounded on the values of genuine service, his
vision is to reach out to the general member-
ship and make each one feel the benefits of be-
ing a chapter member. He feels that this can be
done through awareness campaign.
Quasha Ancheta Peña & Nolasco
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Alfred Ramon Jose Ma. X.B. Nolasco
AU
DIT
OR
Ancient english would allude the name “Alfred” to a
wise magical counsel. True to its ancient meaning,
and to us living in the here and now, Alfred Ramon
Jose Nolasco’s superb representation and counselling
is much sought after.
Graduated from the venerable San Beda College of
Law, his calm and adept handling of litigation, cor-
porate and IP matters made him a chapter figure
overnight. A strong presence in the legal firmament,
he has been making his own mark combining his
legal skills together with his unparalleled tutelage
from one of the best and most experienced mind in
the profession--his father.
A prolific writer and an active student leader during
his law school days, he is most certainly a star among
the hosts of luminaries that would lead the Chapter to
new heights.
Grounded on the values of genuine service, his vision
is to reach out to the general membership and make
each one feel the benefits of being a chapter member.
He believes that this can be done through awareness
campaign.
A self-confessed marathon enthusiast, he regards
finishing his first marathon as a defining moment of
his life. He has his heart for the care of the elderly
and persons with disabilities--a cause he sincerely
believes in.
A towering sentinel dutiful to serve his chapter, his
sure and certain presence is an asset that will carry
forward the chapter to its visions.
RJ Nolasco specializes in litigation and intellectual property law.
He is also a member of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Associa-tion.
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He has his heart for the care of the elderly and
persons with disabilities
--a cause he sincerely believes in.
Leading the way... AUGUST 2013
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PU
BLIC
RELATIO
NS O
FFIC
ER
Beatriz O. Geronilla-Villegas Carag Jamora Somera & Villareal
Anthony Brett M. Abenir Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leaño
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Cortina & Buted Juan Orendain P. Buted
DIR
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“There’s much more to life than being a lawyer” says
Juan Orendain Buted, elected Director of the IBP
Makati Chapter for the Term 2013-2015 and Co-
Managing Partner of Cortina & Buted Law Offices.
Juor says he would have had a career in creative
writing, music, and advertising – all in one – had he
not been a lawyer. His alter ego writes scripts, di-
rects music, and writes songs.
Juor, who heads the Committee on Fellowship, envi-
sions the Makati Chapter as a potent force in prevent-
ing conflicts or otherwise resolving them without any
court intervention. One of the problems Juor sees
lawyers face today, is the loss of creativity to identify
and describe the profession (“Justice”, “Democracy”,
“Rule of Law”, ho-hum). Likewise, he sees the pre-
sent concept of “legal aid”, that of merely represent-
ing impoverished litigants, though laudable, does not
fully utilize the profession to uplift society, as it, in
fact, even encourages resort to courts.
Juor wants lawyers to be relevant even to the one in
the street who is not at all involved in litigious mat-
ters. He intends to address these problems by using
legal expertise to educate and enlighten the commu-
nity through lectures and seminars, to alleviate pov-
erty through the formation of cooperatives and to
make available micro-financing schemes, and to
promote nationalism.
Passionate about empowerment or “teaching a man
to fish”, Juor believes that lawyers should be teach-
ers, that we should be able to assist in the preparation
and submission of documents to organize coopera-
tives, that we should promote a communal business
policy whenever possible and practical. He
sees the focus on the Lawyer as Filipino to
be a more interesting theme for future IBP
Conventions.
Just as British rock band Dire Straits disses
those who have “Money for nothin' and
chicks for free”, Juor believes in working
hard to reap success. “It's only in the dic-
tionary that success comes before work,” he
quotes. He believes that a good leader is a
humble servant who inspires from the
ranks. His role model is Bono of Irish rock
band U2 for the latter's use of his talent for genuine
service.
While he sees the efficient public servant, in addition
to the competent judge and his loved ones, as one of
the most important people in his life and profession,
he quickly retorts, “God, no!” when asked whether
he plans to run for public office.
Expect a good time with Juor, maybe get the man
(who is secure with his success) into scotch drinking.
He talks lightly about his achievements of having
quit smoking and having maintained twenty five
years of marriage. He shares that his life's defining
moment is his bearing a son and sees as his life's
biggest challenge is raising his sons. He laughs at
himself as he claims that his biggest failure is his not
having had the time to submit entries for the Palanca
or write a book (Well, it’s never too late, Juor).
Juor believes that the Chapter has evolved by becom-
ing more dynamic, less rigid, and more proactive as a
result of being more open to non-traditional projects,
engaging in novel undertakings, and involving young
lawyers in chapter activities. He ends the interview
by giving unsolicited advice to young members of
IBP Makati, “Be better than your predecessors”.
Juor believes that the Chapter has evolved by becoming more dynamic, less rigid, and more proactive as a result of being more open to non-traditional projects, engaging in novel undertakings, and involving young lawyers in chapter activ-ities.
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Leading the way... AUGUST 2013
Gregorio Gerry F. F.ernandez
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ECTO
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“By a Carpenter mankind was
made, and only by that Carpen-
ter can mankind be remade”
- Desiderius Erasmus
Born in Lingayen, Pangasinan on March 5, 1964,
Gregorio Gerry “Greg” Fernandez was raised by his
parents as a person who one day would change the
world and improve the society. It was his father who
taught him how to face the challenges of being a law-
yer. As a current partner of JG Law, Greg applies
the things he had learned from his father, from han-
dling cases to dealing with clients. For him no one is
more important in the legal profession than his cli-
ents.
He once aspired to become an engineer who one day
would build his own skyscraper. He is a builder who
serves. In fact, the first thing that you would see in
the trunk of his car is a building plan. The reason:
Greg’s passion and personal cause is to help people
get comfortable and acquire modest dwelling places.
Greg’s inspiration is his own mother who he de-
scribes as the “epitome of what a woman should be.”
Greg loves and respects the women in his life. As a
husband, he recognizes his wife as both his strength
and weakness. He would do everything to make his
wife happy.
As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University
of Santo Tomas, Greg makes use of the guiding prin-
ciples he learned from the University in his profes-
sional practice and in leading the IBP Makati Chap-
ter. For him, the IBP Makati Chapter stands for the
significance of the rule of law tempered by a keen
sense of Christian morality.
As a proud teacher, Greg is gratified when he sees
his students believe in him. He aspires that every
member of the IBP Makati Chapter should be known
and recognized. For the younger members of the IBP
Makati Chapter, Greg has only a few words to say:
“Be recognized and make your presence felt.”
Greg, Director of the IBP Makati Chapter is a servant
-leader who abides by his own rules in tandem with
his subjects. You could only expect great things from
him, who is here to “rebuild” the IBP Makati Chapter
for the better and to make the chapter a potent force
every sector of the society will have to contend with.
As a proud teacher, Greg is gratified when he sees his students believe in him.
He aspires that every member of the IBP Makati Chapter should be known
and recognized. For the younger mem-bers of the IBP Makati Chapter, Greg
has only a few words to say: “Be recog-nized and make your presence felt.”
Jimenez Gonzales Bello Valdez
Caluya & Fernandez
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Fortun Narvasa & Salazar
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Roderick R.C. Salazar III, a University of the Philip-
pines Economics and Law alumnus, is a mining, en-
vironment and corporate lawyer with twenty five
years of experience.
He acted as counsel to the developer of the first for-
eign-funded mining project since the enactment of
the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 - from its explora-
tion and project financing to its development and
operating stages. His Firm, Fortun Narvasa & Sala-
zar, of which he is Co-Managing Partner, was instru-
mental in the Philippine Supreme Court decision
upholding the right of foreign mining companies to
wholly own large-scale mining projects in the coun-
try through Financial and Technical Assistance
Agreements. It is no wonder that Dicky continues to
advocate that our government and countrymen value
the Philippine mining industry as a vital factor in the
development of our nation, which can only be ob-
tained through responsible mining.
Obviously, when it comes to handling client’s con-
cerns, Dicky is uncompromising. There is not a
thing that he considers insignificant that should not
be given due attention. He also makes sure that his
associates “learn.” He is a relentless, but neverthe-
less kind-hearted mentor, following the footsteps of
his own mentors - three supervising partners in his
former law firm and his two partners, Sig Fortun and
Ogie Narvasa. His personal mission is “to be a
sought after and respected lawyer, attained through
dedication to excellence, practical approaches to con-
cerns of clients, and hard work, and to contribute to
the development of young lawyers.”
This is the dedication that he brings to the
IBP Makati Chapter, as one of its Directors,
to help the Chapter achieve the goals set by
the present Board – “to become more rele-
vant to the needs of Makati residents
through its legal aid programs, barangay
activities, mandatory continuing legal edu-
cation seminars, liaison with businessmen,
fund raising activities, environmental pro-
tection awareness efforts and Bench and
Bar events.”
But he also believes that the Chapter should
not only “push its own projects with a particular em-
phasis on helping Makati constituents,” but should
also “lend support to the IBP projects at large.” To
him, this is the hallmark of the Chapter, that it has
“continuously improved its delivery of legal aid and
barangay assistance over the years while maintaining
its involvement in IBP National activities.”
Because of his father, Dicky once saw himself
“resplendent in a white medical gown tending to the
sick.” But the vision faded “when he saw the plush
law office” of his brother who had passed the bar.
Seriously though, he derives his daily boost to
achieve contentment in what he does, not from the
perks of a successful law practice, but from his wife,
Ma. Lourdes Faller-Salazar, and his daughters, Mad-
elene Ruth and Margaret Rachel.
Although he acknowledges that he still faces some
challenges and still has a few dreams - to stay
healthy, to write a book on Corporation Law or on
Partnership, Agency and Trust, subjects that he
teaches (if not by himself, then with Madelene, who
has just started her law studies), to play the guitar, to
paint (and to level up in Candy Crush!) – Dicky has,
undoubtedly, “found happiness in his chosen career
path without sacrificing what he truly values in life.”
To him, this is the hall-
mark of the Chapter, that
it has “continuously
improved its delivery of
legal aid and barangay
assistance over the years
while maintaining its
involvement in IBP Na-
tional activities.”
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Leading the way... AUGUST 2013
Roderick R.C. Salazar III
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DIR
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Carmine Eliza T. Serrano Gabionza De Santos & Partners
So her advice to
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
(Joshua 24:15)
A red wallet and a Bible are not the first things that
one thinks of when the name GRACE P. QUEVEDO
-PANAGSAGAN is mentioned. Rather , most peo-
ple will think of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines,
Makati Chapter, since she was its immediate past
President, having served in various capacities for
more than 12 years; or the law firm of Platon Mar-
tinez Flores San Pedro & Leano, where she is a Sen-
ior Partner specializing in corporate, tax, environ-
ment, agrarian reform, labor, and litigation law.
But the reference to a red wallet, which is the first
thing one sees in her bag, and to the Bible, which is
an indispensable part of her life, perhaps better de-
scribes Grace.
Red is the color of passion and fire, and Grace has
epitomized both, especially in her service to the IBP,
Makati Chapter, as a “servant-leader.” Her vision for
the Chapter is “for more membership participation in
Chapter activities, and for members to see and expe-
rience the IBP’s relevance beyond the annual IBP
dues and MCLE compliances.” She believes the
Chapter stands for “Service and Integrity.” And she
intends to provide the “continuity and linkage” to
ensure the Chapter goes beyond rendering services to
the legal profession and expands to community-
related issues, bringing the law closer to the baran-
gays, students, teachers, and women.
She of course realizes that this is not
an easy task because to her, one of
the biggest challenges facing the
Chapter is reaching out to its more
than 3,600 members.
But facing challenges is not new to
Grace, a consistent honor student
from the University of the Philip-
pines and a multi-tasker. To para-
phrase her favorite song, there is no
mountain high enough, if God in-
spires her to succeed. Which is why
she believes in the indispensability
of the Bible. God’s Word truly perme-
ates her life, so much so that even for her
retirement, her dream is to go “around the world and
do mission work.”
Still, for the Former IBP Makati Lady President, re-
tirement is a long way off. Although she is most
proud of having already made a name for herself
“thru sheer hard
work” and her
own “personal
renewal,” there
is still a family
to take care of
and to continue
to draw inspira-
tion from; work
in her firm, with
partners who
continue to
mentor her; the IBP, to serve and to lead; and a col-
lection of cacti to nurture. She considers herself a
“work in progress,” focusing on controlling her tem-
per, never procrastinating, and, on the lighter side,
losing weight (but not if it means giving up her sin-
gle malt!).
The devoted daughter, wife and mother of three, still
entertains thoughts of becoming a graphic designer,
of travelling to the Holy Land with her family and to
Africa as a missionary, of scuba diving in Tubbataha,
and of skydiving, but there is obvious contentment in
her life.
Grace P. Quevedo-Panagsagan sleeps peacefully at
night, and that, for her, defines true success.
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Grace P. Quevedo-Panagsagan
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But the reference to a red
wallet, which is the first
thing one sees in her bag,
and to the Bible, which is
an indispensable part of
her life, perhaps better
describes Grace.
Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leano
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is pleased to invite you to join and witness
IUNCTUS 2013:
The Induction of New Members and Presentation of the Chapter’s Directors and Officers
on August 30, 2013 (Friday), 6:00 in the evening at the Rainmakers’ Lounge, CVC Law Center
11th Avenue corner 39th Streets, Bonifacio Triangle Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
RSVP: May Oprenario 813-4744; 0942-3950303
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