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ANSELMO B. ADRIANO

ANSELMO B. ADRIANO

Lawyer
Manila

Summary

Accomplished legal professional with solid background in civil, commercial, criminal, and public interest cases. Successful government industry executive equipped with leadership talents, motivational skills, expansive network, and a keen business acumen. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day activities as well as special initiatives and events. Experienced with policy analysis, legislative advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Utilizes strategic communication to influence policy decisions and drive legislative agendas. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and political landscapes ensures effective government relations and successful policy outcomes.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Of Counsel

UY CORONEL LAW OFFICE
06.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of complex legal matters
  • Provided pro bono services to underserved communities, increasing access to quality legal representation
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer loyalty and repeat business
  • Served as a trusted advisor for corporate executives on sensitive legal matters impacting company operations and strategy decisions
  • Mentored junior associates in best practices for effective client communication and case management techniques
  • Assisted colleagues in preparing for trial by reviewing evidence, identifying key witnesses, and formulating strategic approaches
  • Conducted extensive legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate advice to clients
  • Negotiated favorable settlement terms on behalf of clients in numerous litigation cases, saving time and resources
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on relevant laws and regulations within the industry

Chair and CEO

OPTICAL MEDIA BOARD
03.2016 - 09.2020
  • Presided over monthly board meetings;
  • Execute and administer the policies, decisions, orders, resolutions and the rules and regulations issued by the Board;
  • Establish the internal organization and administrative procedures of the OMB, and recommend to the Board the appointment, transfer, detail, and suspension or dismissal for cause of its administrative and subordinate personnel;
  • Direct and supervise the enforcement, registration and licensing operations and other affairs of the OMB;
  • Submit an annual budget, including legislative proposals to Congress for its approval;
  • Delegate his authority, in whole or in part, to other members of the Board, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the OMB;
  • Represented the OMB in all official functions, local and abroad;
  • Enter into partnerships with NGAs, LGUs, and the private sector for IP promotion;
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities
  • Perform such other powers and functions as may be authorized by the Board or the President

Professor

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASAY COLLEGE OF LAW
10.2010 - 04.2017
  • 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;
  • 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

Bureau Director

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Helped formulate policies and programs for the effective enforcement of consumer protection laws, particularly on monopolies and restraint of trade, mislabeling, product misrepresentation and other unfair trade practices;
  • Led regular market inspections to monitor prices, and safeguard the interest of consumers on matters of product safety;
  • Helped establish a platform for receiving and evaluating consumer complaints and product utility failures;
  • Reviewed existing trade and consumer laws and monitored their implementation;
  • Conducted consumer education and information programs, advocacy and inter-agency linkages;
  • Provided technical and secretariat support to relevant local and international organizations and inter-agency committees whose mandates are akin to it

Managing Partner

ADRIANO LAW OFFICE
12.2007 - 06.2015
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements
  • Spearheaded successful client engagements resulting in repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients

Senior Legal Manager

KAIZEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Led the company's Legal Department;
  • Managed external legal counsels;
  • Drafted and vetted a wide variety of contracts and other legal documentation pertaining to the company's diverse business interests;
  • Provided strategic legal advice and counsel to key decision makers;
  • Proactively managing disputes to constructive resolution while managing litigation and provided day-to-day legal advice to the business;
  • Responsible for the preparation of a budget for internal and external legal costs and the rigorous management of legal costs;
  • Participated in negotiating draft agreements with third parties (clients, partners, suppliers, distributors, customers, consultants, and such like) on a wide variety of business matters;
  • Analyzed relevant legislation and advise on impact to the company's operations, to include the application of competition law, money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, and general compliance legislation;
  • Maintained precedents of legal documentation;
  • Developed and implemented business focused legal strategy that mitigates risks and unlocks business opportunities;
  • 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, 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;
  • Led the recovery of company assets from adverse claimants and illegal possessors and consequently saving on unnecessary legal costs

Councilor

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SANTA MARIA BULACAN
07.2007 - 06.2010
  • Chaired the Committees on Finance, Land Use, Trade and Industry, and Environment;
  • Proposed and approved ordinances and resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective municipal government;
  • Granted franchises, enacted ordinances authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, levying taxes, fees and charges upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality;
  • Regulated activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structures within the municipality in order to promote the general welfare;
  • Approved ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities

Consultant

ROBINSONS CONVENIENCE STORES, INC
10.2000 - 05.2007
  • Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts entered into by the company with other business entities
  • Provided advice and support to the General Manager and the various operating groups in the company as well as the company's foreign counterparts from Japan, which includes the review of the company's corporate plans and programs, related government regulations, and intra-corporate relations
  • Facilitated negotiations for the company with local and foreign entities on diverse legal issues such as intellectual property rights, contractual obligation, franchising packages and other commercial transactions
  • Assisted the company in creating a human resource development program aimed at establishing training institutions and formulating such plans and programs as will ensure efficient allocation, development, and utilization of the company's manpower

Deputy Chief of Staff

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
05.2000 - 10.1999
  • Primarily tasked to advise the Undersecretary for Local Government on all legal matters and issues involving local governance and the Philippine National Police, which includes but not limited to the preparation of technical position papers and memoranda, the investigation and review of cases involving DILG officials and personnel and elected local officials, the drafting, processing and review of contracts, policy papers and all other documents pertinent to the Department's administrative functions
  • Tasked to regularly conduct periodic consultations with local government officials and oversee the development and implementation of various Department infrastructure and capability-building projects all over the country
  • To represent the Undersecretary in various inter-agency [governmental] committee and private sector-initiated meetings on project development and local government supervision
  • Acted as the Undersecretary's spokesman on all Departmental issues on local governance and managed all press releases and statements

Professor

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
03.2000 - 03.1998
  • Handled almost 400 students per semester where I was assigned to teach Obligations and Contracts, Negotiable Instruments Law, Partnership and Corporation, Business Law and Taxation Review and Labor Law
  • Designated as Homeroom Year Level Adviser and Ad-Hoc Committee Member on Faculty Development

Executive Director and COO

NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION
02.1997 - 03.1998
  • Supervised the Secretariat on a day-to-day basis as its Chief Operating Officer
  • Ensured an effective and efficient performance of the functions of the Commission and prompted implementation of the programs;
  • Prepared the annual budget and proposed specific allocation of resources for projects instated under approved programs;
  • Submitted periodic reports to the Commission on the progress and accomplishment of programs and projects;
  • Prepared an annual report on all activities of the Commission;
  • Provided and performed general administrative and technical staff support;
  • Performed such other functions as the Commission may deem necessary

Director III/Head Executive Assistant

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, MALACANANG
07.1992 - 02.1997
  • Headed and supervised the immediate support staff of the Presidential Adviser;
  • Managed critical and sensitive operational electoral groups;
  • Mediated between opposing candidates for national and local elections;
  • Prepared briefs and memoranda for the President on political situations around the country;
  • Performed such other functions as may be delegated by the President

Legislative Staff Officer

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
02.1990 - 02.1991
  • Provided support to the immediate staff of the Congressman
  • Prepared briefs and memoranda for the Congressman on various matters of legislation relative to the Committee on Ethics
  • Attended committee hearings in representation of the Congressman;
  • Performed such other functions as may be delegated by the Congressman

Education

Master of Laws - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRACK

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Juris Doctor - undefined

SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE OF LAW

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN QC

Skills

  • IP protection
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Accomplishments

  • Brought OMB to record achievements in enforcement and revenue generation and received a 2020 citation from COA as one of the top 15 government agencies under OP that received an unqualified opinion.
  • Initiated an industry review of motor vehicle safety during the Mitsubishi SUA investigation by DTI
  • Legislated local ordinances of national importance as municipal councilor
  • 2015 Gawad Bunying Abogadong Bulakenyo
  • 2013 Outstanding Professional Award for the Legal Profession
  • 2012 Presidential Merit Award for Excellence in Service
  • 1998 Young Achievers Award for Socio-Civic and Public Service

Additional Information

Initiated an industry review of motor vehicle safety in DTI during the Mitsubishi SUA investigation., Led the recovery of company assets worth hundreds of millions in Kaizen., Legislated local ordinances of national importance as municipal councilor (SIM card registration)., 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).

Professional Examinations

  • Career Executive Service Exam, 2018, 85.52%, #17
  • Bar Examinations, 1994, 81.50%
  • Career Service Professional Exam, 1994, 90.13%, #22

Timeline

Chair and CEO

OPTICAL MEDIA BOARD
03.2016 - 09.2020

Bureau Director

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
07.2015 - 03.2016

Of Counsel

UY CORONEL LAW OFFICE
06.2015 - Current

Senior Legal Manager

KAIZEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
01.2011 - 12.2013

Professor

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASAY COLLEGE OF LAW
10.2010 - 04.2017

Managing Partner

ADRIANO LAW OFFICE
12.2007 - 06.2015

Councilor

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SANTA MARIA BULACAN
07.2007 - 06.2010

Consultant

ROBINSONS CONVENIENCE STORES, INC
10.2000 - 05.2007

Deputy Chief of Staff

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
05.2000 - 10.1999

Professor

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
03.2000 - 03.1998

Executive Director and COO

NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION
02.1997 - 03.1998

Director III/Head Executive Assistant

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, MALACANANG
07.1992 - 02.1997

Legislative Staff Officer

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
02.1990 - 02.1991

Juris Doctor - undefined

SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE OF LAW

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN QC

Master of Laws - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRACK

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

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