Panopio LAW Office

22/08/2026

📢 WE ARE HIRING!

PANOPIO LAW OFFICE is looking for a dedicated and organized ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to join our team.

Qualifications:

Graduate of any 4-year course, preferably in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field

With good organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented, responsible, and trustworthy

Able to handle confidential information professionally

Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced office environment

Willing to be assigned in Bitin, Bay, Laguna

📩 How to Apply:
Interested applicants may submit their resume/CV to [email protected]

Join Panopio Law Office and be part of our team!

23/07/2026

📢 WE ARE SELECTIVELY HIRING – NOT ADVERTISING A VACANCY

**Administrative & Notarial Affairs Associate**

**Careers at the Firm**

Every instrument the firm receives carries the full weight of the law. We are looking for one exceptional person to stand behind that weight dedicated, honored to document their life's work, and our client's.

THE MANDATE

✔️ Create the integrity of the firm's internal registry of legally signed and notarized instruments.
✔️ Secure a chain of legal confidence for every instrument, claim sheet, firm engagement, and client file entrusted to the firm.
✔️ Preserve and protect each document for compliance and reliability before they reach the Principal's desk for ex*****on.
✔️ Carry the seriousness the law demands—because first impressions create first trust in all agreements and legal protection.

# # THE CANDIDATE WE SEEK

We are looking for a **Graduate of Legal Management, Political Science, or a closely related discipline.**

You must possess:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills;
* Exceptional attention to detail;
* High personal integrity and professionalism;
* The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;
* A deep commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

This role is not simply administrative—it is a position of responsibility, precision, and trust.

WHY THIS SEAT, AT THIS FIRM

This position offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career in legal administration while working closely with a firm that values strategy, discipline, and excellence.

**A boutique firm does not hire in volume. We hire once, carefully. If the weight feels just secure within you to believe—well, it could be your seat at our firm.**

NOW!

📧 **Send your CV / Resume to:**
**[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**

📞 **Or contact us at:**
**0917 391 8470**

📍 **Panopio Strategy • Law • Governance**
116 Brgy. Maitim, Bay, Laguna

Be part of a law firm where **precision, professionalism, and purpose** define the work we do every day.

22/10/2025

"We're hiring! 🌟 Join the team as an Admin Assistant and be part of something exciting. Apply now!"

26/05/2025

We’re proud to share moments from our OJT students as they gain hands-on experience at Panopio Law Office.

Through real-world tasks and mentorship, they’re sharpening their legal skills and deepening their understanding of the profession.

This practical training is an essential step in preparing them to become competent and confident legal professionals in the future.

We celebrate their dedication and growth on this important journey.

23/05/2025

The ruled that notarized documents presumed authentic but can be invalidated if proven forged. In a recent case, the Court cleared a man from a PHP 150 million loan because he never signed or appeared before notary, and the notarized documents had suspicious details.

This reminds us that notarization doesn’t guarantee a document is genuine.

If you need help verifying or handling legal documents, is here for you.

The (SC) has reiterated that while notarized documents are presumed authentic, they will be invalidated if proven to be fake.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the SC’s Second Division cleared Gil Chua (Chua) of liability for Interbrand Logistics and Distribution, Inc.’s (Interbrand) unpaid PHP 150 million loan from the Bank of Commerce (Bank).

The loan was secured by promissory notes and notarized Continuing Surety Agreements (CSAs) signed by several of Interbrand’s officers. Chua was listed as one of the sureties, but unlike the other signatories, he was not an officer, director, or shareholder of the company. When Interbrand failed to pay the loans, the Bank sued the company and all the sureties.

Chua denied any involvement, saying he never signed a CSA nor appeared before a notary public. The Bank, however, insisted that the CSA, as a notarized document, is presumed valid.

Emphasizing that notarization does not cure a forged or fabricated document, the SC ruled that the notarized CAS was questionable and that Chua was not bound by it.

The SC found that Chua successfully challenged the validity of the CSA. He consistently denied signing the document or appearing before a notary. He held no position or interest in Interbrand, and the Bank had no specimen of his signature to verify the CSA.

Additionally, his CSA and another were allegedly signed on the same day in far-apart locations but had identical witnesses, which raised doubts as to their authenticity. The notary public who supposedly notarized the CSA was also never presented in court.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://tinyurl.com/2zz7wmbd.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://tinyurl.com/5t4dxh45.

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