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Portrait of Atty. Jovita L.

Atty. Jovita L.

Lawyer since:
2007
Labor
Corporate
Civil
Land Issues
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30 min

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60 min

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Location:
Ormoc City,
Eastern Visayas (VIII)
Languages:
English, Tagalog, Cebuano
About:
Atty. Jovita has a law office in Ormoc City, Leyte specializing in business and corporate law. She is a Juris Doctor graduate of Ateneo de Manila University and is admitted to the Philippine Bar. Her practice focuses on land acquisitions, corporate governance, corporate secretarial services, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. She has professional experience supporting complex corporate and banking matters, including major corporate actions, investment-related approvals, board and committee processes, and SEC and Philippine Stock Exchange compliance. Atty. Jovita advises individuals, startups, and established businesses on corporate formation and restructuring, corporate housekeeping, preparation of contracts, and legal documentation required for smooth operations and strong governance.
Education

Ateneo De Manila University
2002 - 2006
Juris Doctor - Quezon City2nd honors
Work Experience

ISM Communications Corporation
2015 - 2019
Corporate Secretary and Assistant to the Chairman - Makati City
Atty. Jovita served as Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel of ISM Communications Corporation, where she managed corporate governance and corporate secretarial requirements, including board and committee processes, preparation of minutes and resolutions, and maintenance of corporate records. She also handled SEC and Philippine Stock Exchange compliance and documentation for major securities transactions, including a treasury share sale and an issuer tender offer.
Philippine Bank of Communications
2013 - 2015
Corporate Secretary and Assistant to the Chairman - Makati City
She was part of the meetings of the bank’s Shareholders, Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. She also assisted the bank in its key initiatives such as capital restructuring, regulatory approvals for major investments, and additional listing applications with the Philippine Stock Exchange. She further served as Legal Consultant to the Bank’s Enterprise Banking Segment, handling contract documentation and providing legal opinions on credit transactions and banking activities.
RVOngpin Group
2010 - 2013
Assistant to the General Counsel - Makati City
Atty. Jovita woked as Legal Counsel within the RVOngpin Group, serving as assistant corporate secretary and corporate information officer for listed entities and contributing to major projects including acquisitions, financing facilities, and corporate restructuring transactions.
Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Office
2008 - 2010
junior associate - Makati City
As a junior associate, she was exposed to the different practice areas of this premier law firm. She handled civil, criminal and labor issues. She also took part in several legal due diligence projects for different corporate transactions.
Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano
2007 - 2008
Junior Associate - Ortigas Center, Pasig City
As a junior associate, she worked in several criminal cases and was exposed to corporate and securities transactions.

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