Atty. Donna S. Soriano-Van Haute

Atty. Van Haute obtained her pre-law course (AB Political Science) from De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU) where she was a Dean's Honor Lister.  Atty. Van Haute graduated from San Beda College of Law-Mendiola (SBC) in 2008 and was likewise a Dean's Honor Lister. After her stint as Associate Lawyer at Kapunan Lotilla Garcia & Castillo Law Offices, Atty. Van Haute was appointed as Associate Solicitor at the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) where she was twice promoted during her four-year service thereat. Atty. Van Haute was among the government lawyers who defended before the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Philippine Truth Commission, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and Executive Order No. 2 which recalled, withdrew and revoked about 800 midnight appointments made by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Atty. Van Haute’s legal expertise includes family law, appellate law practice, criminal law, estate law and succession, land titles and deeds, corporate and commercial law and intellectual property law.

Atty. Dict V. Untayao

     Atty. Untayao was admitted to the Bar in 2010. He finished his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at San Beda College of Law-Mendiola (SBC) and was a Dean’s Honor Lister. Atty. Untayao took his pre-law course (AB Development Economics) in the same institution and graduated with Academic Honor. He obtained his Master of Laws (LLM) degree at  the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU). After passing the bar, Atty. Untayao worked with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and was exposed to the resolution of numerous labor disputes. In 2013, Atty. Untayao worked with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) where he was assigned to supervise the election in Olongapo City, Zambales. Atty. Untayao also served as a consultant at the Department of Education (DepEd) - San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Atty. Untayao teaches various law subjects in San Beda College (SBC), San Sebastian College (SSC-R), and National University (NU). Atty. Untayao specializes in labor law, civil law, commercial law, election law, and immigration law.

Atty. Jas J. Garcia

    Atty. Garcia is a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Atty. Garcia obtained her pre-law course (AB Political Science) from De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU) where she was a Dean’s Honor Lister. She finished her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) and was likewise a Dean’s Honor Lister. Atty. Garcia specializes in criminal law, family relations, civil law, corporate law, commercial transactions, contract review, intellectual property, and immigration law.  Atty. Garcia is also a professor of various law subjects in Philippine Women’s University (PWU). Atty. Garcia also served as the Department Head of the City Government of Manila - Public Recreations Bureau.  

Atty. Vismarck S. Uy

    Atty. Uy obtained his pre-law course (Legal Management) from De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU) and completed his Bachelor of Laws in San Beda College of Law - Mendiola (SBC).  After passing the bar, he immediately joined the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) where he gained extensive experience in litigation. While in the government, Atty. Uy handled numerous criminal cases and provided legal assistance to indigent clients. Atty. Uy is likewise a corporate law practitioner with expertise in corporate governance and contract review. He served as corporate legal counsel of Araneta Group of Companies for three years.  He is the corporate legal counsel of  ALN Group of Companies and acts as internal adviser on myriad business and legal issues, including employment issues, intellectual property issues, contractual issues, and liability issues.  Atty. Uy specializes in corporate law,  taxation, real estate law, and criminal law .  Aside from being a practicing lawyer, Atty. Uy is also a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Atty. Wryan Martin C. Te

    Atty. Te obtained his pre-law course (Political Science) from Ateneo De Manila University  (ADMU) and completed his law degree (Juris Doctor) in Ateneo Law School.  After passing the bar, Atty. Te joined the government and worked at the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines particularly at the Office of Presidential Spokesperson, Office of Special Concerns, and Office of the Executive Secretary. In  2011, Atty. Te was appointed as the Chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Appeals Committee (MTRCB - AC). In 2013, Atty. Te was appointed as Deputy City Administrator in the City Government of Manila.  Atty. Te is a corporate law practitioner and specializes in contract review and drafting, commercial transactions,  civil law, and criminal law.