Victor Luis Q. Padilla II
Senior Partner
+63 917 803 1390
Language
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English
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Filipino (native)
Victor is the Senior Partner of Vega Padilla and Associates, the TWL Law Group’s Partner Firm in the Philippines ("VPA Legal"). At the firm, Victor leads government relations and oversees special projects. He brings extensive expertise in government-related projects, with a strong focus on Intellectual Property. Before co-founding the firm, he served as Head of Legal and Executive Director of the Optical Media Board (OMB) of the Philippines and has held key positions within agencies such as the Department of Education and the Department of Tourism.
Education
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Juris Doctor, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Qualifications/Licenses
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Attorney at Law, Philippines
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Civil Service Eligible, Philippines
Representative Experience
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Successfully led the negotiation, acquisition, and integration of a privately-owned custom-bonded warehouse at the country’s main international airport.
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Led government relations and special projects at the firm, utilizing his expertise in Intellectual Property and public sector collaboration.
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As Executive Director II of the OMB, Victor oversaw the agency’s compliance and regulatory initiatives for the optical media industry, ensuring adherence to anti-piracy laws.
Leadership
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Represents the Philippines as a member of INTERPOL, contributing to global cooperation on intellectual property rights.
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Member of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights, where he aids in policy development for IP protection.
Latest Thinking and Events
Victor has attended various international conferences and training seminars on intellectual property enforcement, public service ethics, and administrative compliance, showcasing his commitment to regulatory standards and promoting intellectual property rights in the Philippines. He also regularly participates in forums as a speaker on copyright law and media regulation.