ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Master in Accountancy, 1993

• Philippine Normal College

B. S. in Mathematics for Teachers, Cum Laude, 1985
Ranked 5th in the Graduating Class
National Science Development Board Scholar

• Manila Science High School

High School Diploma, 1981

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Certified Public Accountant, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• May 1999 to Present

Tax Partner
Punongbayan & Araullo

• May 1998 to April 1999

Senior Tax Manager
Punongbayan & Araullo

• February 1997 to April 1998

Tax Manager
Punongbayan & Araullo

• September 1996 to January 1997

Tax Manager
Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila

• July 1995 to August 1996

Executive Assistant, Corporate Affairs Office
Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila

• April 1994 to June 1995

Dept. Legislative Liaison Specialist
Department of Finance

• May 1990 to December 1991

Executive Assistant III
Office of the Assistant Secretary, Policy Development and Management Services Group
Department of Finance

• June 1989 to May 1990

Economist III
Research and Information Division, Policy Development and Management Services Group
Department of Finance

• September 1987 to June 1989

Tax Researcher II
Economist Division
National Tax Research Center

TRAININGS

• Attended various regional tax conferences

• Joined the Top Management Program of the Asian Institute of Management, 1999

• Participated in the EY Strategic Leadership for Partners Training, Boston, U.S.A., 2000

PERSONAL

Born November 24, 1964 in Manila, Philippines.
Married to Rene J. Españo, a lawyer.
Languages & Degree of Proficiency:
Filipino - Excellent
English - Excellent

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• Philippine Institute for Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), currently Regional Sectoral Representative for the Metro Manila Chapter

• Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP)

• Association of CPAs in Public Practice (ACPAPP)