The duties as Managing Partner include, but are not limited to:1. Having responsibility for day-to-day management of the business affairs of the Firm.2. Identifying the Firm's short-term strategies for realizing the long-term goals established by the partners of the Firm. 3. Communicating, both internally and externally, the Firm's determination to maintain the highest possible professional standards in performance of legal work.4. Giving guidance and direction, determining accountability and monitoring the work of the Legal Services Group and the Administrative Support Group.5. Supervising the financial affairs of the Firm through the Accounting Officer, Administrative Support Group and ensure the financial viability of the Firm and its continued performance. 6. Determine what ad hoc committees are necessary to assist in carrying out any of the functions. 7. Delegate to standing and ad hoc committees or partners, specific tasks to be accomplished, such committee or partner to be required to promptly report its findings and recommendations to the Managing Partner for decision and action.8. Through the Manager, Administrative Support Group and the Accounting Officer, Administrative Support Group, oversee the planning, equipping, and maintenance of suitable office facilities (including space, leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment).9. Perform such other duties, functions or activities as delegated by the Executive Committee of the firm.

My duties as Partner include, but are not limited to:1. Having responsibility of the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Legal Services Group; 2. Ensuring that the highest possible professional standards in the performance of legal work are maintained;3. Leading and supporting the Managing Partner in the management of the Firm; 4. Developing the Firm’s Profile and its reputation in its chosen markets; 5. Managing inter-Partner relationships, and counseling, advising, coaching, and mentoring the lawyers of the Firm; and6. Assisting the Managing Partners and the Partners in the development and implementation of the Firm’s strategy.

I render consultancy work for the Office of the Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III. My work includes, but is not limited to: (1) advising the Senator and his legislative team on tax and legal matters; (2) review and drafting of legislation; (3) review of legislative materials and other documents relevant thereto; and (4) review and drafting of tax and legal opinions.

I teach Taxation Law I, Taxation Law II (Estate and Donor's Taxes, Value-Added Tax, Tax Remedies, Local Government Taxation, Real Property Taxation, Tariff and Customs, and Judicial Remedies), Taxation Law Review and Legal Forms in the Juris Doctor Program of the FEU Institute of Law.I have taught the above same subjects in the Juris Doctor-MBA Program jointly and previously offered by FEU and the De La Salle University (DLSU) Professional Schools.

I rendered consultancy work in relation to the following ADB project: "Strengthening Tax and Fiscal Policy Capacity for Inclusive Growth-National Legislative and Legal Expert."My work included drafting the necessary legal memoranda or position papers to defend the constitutionality or legality of the tax reform bills and on other tax issues. I also assisted the Department of Finance tax reform team by providing legal or technical advice in support of the key proposals and on other reform initiatives.

I handled tax litigation and regularly appear before the Court of Tax Appeals in cases involving assessments and claims for refund of various local and multinational clients which includes listed companies and large taxpayers registered with the Large Taxpayers Service of the BIR. I also handled administrative protests and claims for refunds before the Bureau of Internal Revenue. I also addressed queries on tax and other corporate concerns and assists clients in availing of incentives, tax treaty benefits, and requests for rulings.

I handled tax litigation and regularly appeared before the Court of Tax Appeals in cases involving assessments and claims for refund of various local and multinational clients which includes listed companies and large taxpayers registered with the Large Taxpayers Service of the BIR. I also handle administrative protests and claims for refunds before the Bureau of Internal Revenue. I also address queries on tax and other corporate concerns and assist clients in availing of incentives, tax treaty benefits, and requests for rulings.

I wrote on various tax and legal topics in the column "Tax Law for Business" to keep the public abreast of recent developments in the field of taxation.

I rendered consultancy work for the Office of the Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III in relation to the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) of the Philippine Government, a series of five reform packages which aims to make the Philippine tax system fairer and more efficient. The Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act, the 1st package of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), took effect last 1 January 2018.My work included: (1) advising the Senate President and his legislative team on tax-related matters; (2) review and drafting of tax-related legislation; (3) review of legislative materials and other documents relevant thereto; and (4) review and drafting of tax-related opinions.

I rendered consultancy work as the lead consultant for the implementation of a Tax Cash Receipt System (Tax-CRS Project) in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to improve value-added tax revenue collection. My work included: (1) a comparative analyses of the: (a) regulations of the Philippines relating to electronic fiscal devices and tax invoices and the corresponding draft regulations of the Lao PDR; and (b) the income and value-added tax systems of the Philippines and the Lao PDR; (2) Implementation of the Tax Awareness and Compliance Survey (“TACS”); (3) Preparation of Recommendations to improve the draft Tax Invoice and Electronic Fiscal Devices regulations of the Lao PDR; and (4) Preparation of an Implementation Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Tax-CRS Project.

I was a Legal Editor and Writer for MyLegalWhiz, the company's cloud-based legal knowledge and research assistance platform. I developed ideas for legal content to be published on the MyLegalWhiz platform. I headed the Legal Knowledge Group which consisted of external legal content contributors and writers. I wrote and edited content on various topics and areas of Philippine law. I likewise assisted the sales and marketing team in demonstrating the platform to potential subscribers.

I worked as a summer legal intern with Puno & Puno. I assisted the members of the firm through legal research, drafted legal opinions in the areas of corporate law and taxation law, conducted inquiries with relevant government agencies, and performed out-of-office liaison tasks. During my apprenticeship, I assisted in the due diligence work relating to an acquisition by a well-known Philippine energy company.

I was a summer legal intern at SyCip Law. I assisted the members of the firm through legal research, drafted legal opinions in the field of Taxation Law, such as the tax treatment of PEZA-registered companies and BPO companies, conducted inquiries with relevant government agencies, and performed out-of-office liaison tasks. During my apprenticeship, I assisted in the research and preparation of a pleading in a case involving an international tort claim against several multinational companies.