ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 

• Master of Laws in Intellectual Property, University of Turin, Italy
• Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines, Diliman
• Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, University of the Philippines, Diliman

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Faculty of Law, University of the Philippines
• Faculty of Law, Arellano University
• Faculty of Law, De la Salle University
• Managing Partner, J.R. Santiago & Associates Law Office
• Director General, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
• Director, Technology Application and Promotion Institute, Department of Science and Technology
• Deputy Director General, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
• Managing Partner, S. A. Santiago & Associates Law Office
• Head-Legal Unit (In-house General Counsel), Wise & Company Group of Companies
• Head-Legal Unit (In-house General Counsel), F.V. del Rosario Group of Companies
• Associate, V.E. del Rosario & Associates Law Office
• University Legal Officer, Office of the Legal System, University of the Philippines
• Law Reform Specialist, Institute of Government and Law Reform Specialist, UP Law Center

AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• Membership Committee, UP Women Lawyer’s Circle (WILOCI)
• Member, UP Portia Sorority Alumnae Association
• Member, UP Law Alumni Association