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Alonzo Q. Ancheta BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1958, Philippines	EDUCATION: University of Manila (A.B., Magna Cum Laude, 1953; L.L.B, Cum Laude, 1957) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Makati; Philippine Bar Association (Director, 2000-2002); Legal Management Council of the Philippines (President, 2000-2001); Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (President, 1984, 1985; Chairman, 1985-1987); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (President, 2006-2009; Senior Vice President, 2000-2006; Vice President, 1991-1994, 1997-2000; Council Member, 1983-1987); LawAsia; Licensing Executives Society, Philippines (President, 2000-2002); International Law Association; Inter-Pacific Bar Association; Asean Law Association (Vice Chair, 2001-Present; Philippine National Commitee Member, 1986-1997); INTA; American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Rotary Club of Marikina(President, 1979-1980); Jaycess International (Senator); St. Luke’s Medical Center (Trustee and Secretary); Director and Officer of several corporations PRACTICE AREAS: Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Unfair Competition, Licensing, Investments, Estates, Trusts, Commercial Laws, Corporate, Taxation and General Matters. EMAIL: aqancheta@zobella.com.ph
Enrique S. Madarang BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1977, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of Philippines (B.S.B.A., 1969), University of the East (MBA, 1972); Far Eastern Universtiy (LLB, 1975).Trademark Examining Division Chief, Bureau of Patents, Trademarks & Technology Transfer (BPTTT) (1982-1993) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Quezon City; Taguig Lawyers League; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) PRACTICE AREAS: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and IP Litigation, Commercial Law and Trust Services. EMAIL: esmadarang@zobella.com.ph
Onofre Francisco Jr. BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1983, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Ateneo De Davao (B.S. Biology, 1979), Ateneo de Davao (LLB, Summa Cum Laude, 1983) Chief Hearing Officer, Bureau of Patents, Trademarks & Technology Transfer (BPTTT) (1987). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Makati City; Taguig Lawyers League; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) PRACTICE AREAS: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and IP Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Matters EMAIL: ojr.francisco@aqanchetalaw.ph
Cheryl Angela A. Ibarra BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2000, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines (BS BA, 1991), San Beda College (LLB, 1999).Senior Associate, Quasha Ancheta Peña Nolasco Law Offices (2006-2011); Court Attorney V, Office of Justice Danilo B. Pine (ret.), Court of Appeals, Manila (2000-2005); Court Attorney IV, Office of Justice Eriberto U. Rosario (ret.), Court of Appeals, Manila (2000-2002) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Tarlac Chapter PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation- Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Taxation, Appellate; Immigration; Intellectual Property; Labor Relations EMAIL: caaibarra@aqanchetalaw.ph
Emil Bien F. Ongkiko BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2009, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of Santo Tomas (AB Legal Management, 1999-2003), Far Eastern University Institute of Law – San Beda College of Law (LLB, 2003-2008). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City; Licensing Executives Society of the Philippines (JPMAP); Alliance of Legal Management Associations, Inc. (ALMAP, Inc.); Alliance for Alternative Action (AAA), San Beda College of Law PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation, Immigration, Labor and Employment, Contract Drafting and Management, Public Relations, Corporate and Commercial Matters, Family Law, Taxation, Intellectual Property. EMAIL: efongkiko@aqanchetalaw.ph
Mark Francis A. Encarnacion BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2013, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Ateneo de Manila (B.S. Management, minor in Finance, 2008), Ateneo Law School (Juris Doctor, Second Honors, 2012) Corporate Secretary of various corporations PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter, Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines(IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA); International Trademark Association PRACTICE AREAS: Intellectual Property, Corporate and General Matters, Litigation and Dispute Resolution EMAIL: mfaencarnacion@aqanchetalaw.ph
Elsa E. Panahon Chief Accountant BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1984 CPA	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; San Sebastian College – Recoletos, 1983. Manila Polo Club, Internal Audit Manager, 1983 to 1998; New Creation Mfg. Co., Inc., Accounting Manager, 1999 to 2000; Flow System, Inc., Accounting Manager, 2000 to 2007; Glenwood Technologies International., Inc., Finance Manager, 2007 to 2008; PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: PICPA (Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants) PRACTICE AREAS: Financial Accounting, Business Taxation. EMAIL: elep@zobella.com.ph
Gilbert H. Pilar BAR and BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 2005 CPA; 2015 Law, Philippines	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the East (Juris Doctor, 2014); Divine World College of Vigan (2004). Audit and Assurance Partner – Dungog and Associates, CPAs (2006 to present); Jurists Bar Review Coach (2016 to present). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Makati City Chapter; Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA); Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice (ACPAPP); Rotary Club of Mandaluyong North, Rotary International District 3800. PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate and Commercial Matters, Taxation, Audit and Assurance, Accounting and Bookkeeping EMAIL: ghp@aqanchetalaw.ph
Victoria V. Loanzon Consultant BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1988, Philippines Licensed Environmental Planner, PRC	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines (LLB with Honors), U.P. Diliman (MA Urban Regional Planning), Postgraduate Studies in Housing, Building and Planning (Dutch Fellow) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Quezon City; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines; Asean Law Association; Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners; Immigration Lawyers Association of the Philippines. PRACTICE AREAS: General Practice, Foreign Investments, Domestic Adoption and Family Law, International Franchising, Immigration and Citizenship, Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, Corporate Law, Taxation, Securities, Insolvency and Reorganizations, Estates and Trusts, Oil and Mining, Commercial and Banking Litigation, Labor Law and Environmental Law
Mari-Len Montoya-Capisanan Patent Agent BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1996, Philippines (Chemical Engineering)	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines Los Banos (BS Chemical Engineering, 1996) Junior Quality Control Analyst, United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) (February – July 1997); Quality Control Analyst, Supervet International, Inc. (October 1997-March 1998) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Philippine Association of Certified Patent Agents (PACPA); Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE, National Chapter); University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action – Alumni Association (UPSCA-AA); AOTS Alumni Association; Intellectual Property Alumni Association (IPAA). EMAIL: mpmontoya@zobella.com.ph
Celia O. Angeles Office Administrator and IP Coordinator	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Polytechnic University of the Philippines (A.B., Business Management). Executive Assistant, Quasha Ancheta Peña & Nolasco with 20 years of management experience. Comptroller of Zobella & Co., Corporate Secretary of various corporations PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Director, Rotary Club of Makati Pasong Tamo (2000 to present); Member,Treasurer (2012) Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Foundations, Inc. EMAIL: coa@zobella.com.ph
Amelia O. Conchu HR Head	EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: College of the Holy Spirit (Associate in Arts/Secretarial Science); University of the East (BS Management.). Executive Assistant/HR Personnel Administrator, Schering-Plough (October 1956-October 1984); Office Manager, Costar Corporation/Data Packaging Corporation (Regional Office) (October 1984-August 1989); Office Manager & Executive Asst., Board of Investments/Philippines, Inc. (August-November 1986); Office Manager, Foundation for the Advancement of Life (1989-1992); Office Manager/Assistant Scriptwriter/Translater, Watanabe Films (1992-1997); HRD and Administration Manager, Tabac (August 1997-January 2002). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Kababaihan ng Pasay; PAS Development Foundation, Inc.; chairman ( 2007-2012); Philippine Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals (PAS); International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals in Asia/Pacific (ASA); Pacific Management Forum; S-P Ex-Men Employees Group. Trainor of office and admin professionals. EMAIL: aoconchu@zobella.com.ph

Alonzo Q. Ancheta

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1958, Philippines

EDUCATION: University of Manila (A.B., Magna Cum Laude, 1953; L.L.B, Cum Laude, 1957)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Makati; Philippine Bar Association (Director, 2000-2002); Legal Management Council of the Philippines (President, 2000-2001); Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (President, 1984, 1985; Chairman, 1985-1987); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (President, 2006-2009; Senior Vice President, 2000-2006; Vice President, 1991-1994, 1997-2000; Council Member, 1983-1987); LawAsia; Licensing Executives Society, Philippines (President, 2000-2002); International Law Association; Inter-Pacific Bar Association; Asean Law Association (Vice Chair, 2001-Present; Philippine National Commitee Member, 1986-1997); INTA; American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Rotary Club of Marikina(President, 1979-1980); Jaycess International (Senator); St. Luke’s Medical Center (Trustee and Secretary); Director and Officer of several corporations

PRACTICE AREAS: Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Unfair Competition, Licensing, Investments, Estates, Trusts, Commercial Laws, Corporate, Taxation and General Matters.

EMAIL: aqancheta@zobella.com.ph

Enrique S. Madarang

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1977, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of Philippines (B.S.B.A., 1969), University of the East (MBA, 1972); Far Eastern Universtiy (LLB, 1975).Trademark Examining Division Chief, Bureau of Patents, Trademarks & Technology Transfer (BPTTT) (1982-1993)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Quezon City; Taguig Lawyers League; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

PRACTICE AREAS: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and IP Litigation, Commercial Law and Trust Services.

EMAIL: esmadarang@zobella.com.ph

Onofre Francisco Jr.

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1983, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Ateneo De Davao (B.S. Biology, 1979), Ateneo de Davao (LLB, Summa Cum Laude, 1983) Chief Hearing Officer, Bureau of Patents, Trademarks & Technology Transfer (BPTTT) (1987).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Makati City; Taguig Lawyers League; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

PRACTICE AREAS: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and IP Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Matters

EMAIL: ojr.francisco@aqanchetalaw.ph

Cheryl Angela A. Ibarra

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2000, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines (BS BA, 1991), San Beda College (LLB, 1999).Senior Associate, Quasha Ancheta Peña Nolasco Law Offices (2006-2011); Court Attorney V, Office of Justice Danilo B. Pine (ret.), Court of Appeals, Manila (2000-2005); Court Attorney IV, Office of Justice Eriberto U. Rosario (ret.), Court of Appeals, Manila (2000-2002)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Tarlac Chapter

PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation- Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Taxation, Appellate; Immigration; Intellectual Property; Labor Relations

EMAIL: caaibarra@aqanchetalaw.ph

Emil Bien F. Ongkiko

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2009, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of Santo Tomas (AB Legal Management, 1999-2003), Far Eastern University Institute of Law – San Beda College of Law (LLB, 2003-2008).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City; Licensing Executives Society of the Philippines (JPMAP); Alliance of Legal Management Associations, Inc. (ALMAP, Inc.); Alliance for Alternative Action (AAA), San Beda College of Law

PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation, Immigration, Labor and Employment, Contract Drafting and Management, Public Relations, Corporate and Commercial Matters, Family Law, Taxation, Intellectual Property.

EMAIL: efongkiko@aqanchetalaw.ph

Mark Francis A. Encarnacion

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 2013, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Ateneo de Manila (B.S. Management, minor in Finance, 2008), Ateneo Law School (Juris Doctor, Second Honors, 2012)

Corporate Secretary of various corporations

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter, Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines(IPAP); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA); International Trademark Association

PRACTICE AREAS: Intellectual Property, Corporate and General Matters, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

EMAIL: mfaencarnacion@aqanchetalaw.ph

Elsa E. Panahon

Chief Accountant

BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1984 CPA

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; San Sebastian College – Recoletos, 1983. Manila Polo Club, Internal Audit Manager, 1983 to 1998; New Creation Mfg. Co., Inc., Accounting Manager, 1999 to 2000; Flow System, Inc., Accounting Manager, 2000 to 2007; Glenwood Technologies International., Inc., Finance Manager, 2007 to 2008;

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: PICPA (Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants)

PRACTICE AREAS: Financial Accounting, Business Taxation.

EMAIL: elep@zobella.com.ph

Gilbert H. Pilar

BAR and BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 2005 CPA; 2015 Law, Philippines

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the East (Juris Doctor, 2014); Divine World College of Vigan (2004). Audit and Assurance Partner – Dungog and Associates, CPAs (2006 to present); Jurists Bar Review Coach (2016 to present).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Makati City Chapter; Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA); Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice (ACPAPP); Rotary Club of Mandaluyong North, Rotary International District 3800.

PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate and Commercial Matters, Taxation, Audit and Assurance, Accounting and Bookkeeping

EMAIL: ghp@aqanchetalaw.ph

Victoria V. Loanzon

Consultant

BAR QUALIFICATIONS: 1988, Philippines Licensed Environmental Planner, PRC

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines (LLB with Honors), U.P. Diliman (MA Urban Regional Planning), Postgraduate Studies in Housing, Building and Planning (Dutch Fellow)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Quezon City; Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines; Asean Law Association; Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners; Immigration Lawyers Association of the Philippines.

PRACTICE AREAS: General Practice, Foreign Investments, Domestic Adoption and Family Law, International Franchising, Immigration and Citizenship, Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, Corporate Law, Taxation, Securities, Insolvency and Reorganizations, Estates and Trusts, Oil and Mining, Commercial and Banking Litigation, Labor Law and Environmental Law

Mari-Len Montoya-Capisanan

Patent Agent

BOARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1996, Philippines (Chemical Engineering)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: University of the Philippines Los Banos (BS Chemical Engineering, 1996) Junior Quality Control Analyst, United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) (February – July 1997); Quality Control Analyst, Supervet International, Inc. (October 1997-March 1998)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Philippine Association of Certified Patent Agents (PACPA); Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE, National Chapter); University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action – Alumni Association (UPSCA-AA); AOTS Alumni Association; Intellectual Property Alumni Association (IPAA).

EMAIL: mpmontoya@zobella.com.ph

Celia O. Angeles

Office Administrator and IP Coordinator

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: Polytechnic University of the Philippines (A.B., Business Management). Executive Assistant, Quasha Ancheta Peña & Nolasco with 20 years of management experience. Comptroller of Zobella & Co., Corporate Secretary of various corporations

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Director, Rotary Club of Makati Pasong Tamo (2000 to present); Member,Treasurer (2012) Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Foundations, Inc.

EMAIL: coa@zobella.com.ph

Amelia O. Conchu

HR Head

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE: College of the Holy Spirit (Associate in Arts/Secretarial Science); University of the East (BS Management.). Executive Assistant/HR Personnel Administrator, Schering-Plough (October 1956-October 1984); Office Manager, Costar Corporation/Data Packaging Corporation (Regional Office) (October 1984-August 1989); Office Manager & Executive Asst., Board of Investments/Philippines, Inc. (August-November 1986); Office Manager, Foundation for the Advancement of Life (1989-1992); Office Manager/Assistant Scriptwriter/Translater, Watanabe Films (1992-1997); HRD and Administration Manager, Tabac (August 1997-January 2002).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Kababaihan ng Pasay; PAS Development Foundation, Inc.; chairman ( 2007-2012); Philippine Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals (PAS); International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals in Asia/Pacific (ASA); Pacific Management Forum; S-P Ex-Men Employees Group. Trainor of office and admin professionals.

EMAIL: aoconchu@zobella.com.ph