Persida V Rueda-Acosta

BS, LLB, 4th Placer, 1989 Bar Examinations
Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Senior Fellow
U.S.A. International Visitor (IV)
Professor of Law, Ateneo de Manila University and New Era University
Chief Public Attorney, February 23, 2001 – Present
Public Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice
5/F DOJ Agencies Building, NIA Road corner East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Phone: (632) 929-9010; 924-1396
Fax: (632) 927-6810; 926-2878
E-mail: chiefruedaacosta@yahoo.com.ph

Bachelor of Laws (1987), University of the East College of Law, 1982-1983; 1985-1987, Dean’s Lister (1986 – 1987), President Dalupan Scholar (1982 – 1983), Ateneo de Manila University College of Law (1983 – 1985), Dr. Antonio Del Castillo Memorial Scholarship Awardee for five (5) semesters.
Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science [General] (1982), University of the East, 1978 – 1982, College of Arts and Sciences, Recto, Manila, University Scholar, 1978 – 1982
Valedictorian (1978) Mariveles Municipal High School, 1974 – 1978, Mariveles, Bataan, Honor Star Awardee, NCEE Rating: 98%
Valedictorian (1974) Cabcaben Elementary School, 1968- 1974, Mariveles, Bataan

I. Professional Experience:
1. Professor, University of the East College of Law, June 1993-2006 Subjects handled: Civil Law Review, Persons and Family Relations, Wills and Succession, Legal Research, Legal Philosophy, Legal Writing, Statutory Construction, Labor Standards and Legal Profession
2. Professor, San Sebastian College of Law, June 1990 – October 2005 Subjects handled: Persons and Family Relations, Secured Transactions, Property, Business Organizations, Special Proceedings, Legal Research, Land Titles and Deeds, Partnerships and Special Contracts
3. Partner, Acosta Rueda-Acosta and Associates Law Office, August 1993 – February 22, 2001
4. Bar Reviewer, Family Code, April 29 and 30, 1995, INRESS Review Center
5. Public Attorney, Department of Justice, Public Attorney’s Office,November 16,1990- August 2, 1993
6. Legal Researcher, Regional Trial Court,Branch 91,Quezon City,February 1988–May 14,1990
7. Detailed Legal Researcher, Supreme Court of the Philippines, May 1989 – October 1989
8. Assistant Legal Counsel,University of the East, Legal Counsel’s Office, December 1986
9. Legal Apprentice,Cayetano Bautista Picazo and Reyes Law Offices, Summer of 1986, May June 1986, 3rd Floor, Vernida IV Building, Alfaro St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

II. Professional Licensure
1989 Bar Examinations, Fourth (4th) Placer

III. Most Recent Major Awards Received
1. Gawad Sagisag Quezon jointly given by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, IBP-Bulacan Chapter, and the Quezon City Academy on August 31, 2008 at the Monzon Studio, CH 4, Quezon City
2. Special Award for Community Service for the Year 2008 given by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, on August 28, 2008
3. Making A Difference for Women Award given by the Soroptimist International on March 24, 2008 at Crown Royale Hotel, Capitol Drive, Balanga, Bataan
4.Gusi Peace Prize 2007 for working for people's amelioration, to find peaceful solutions to advocate social justice and humanitarian law in the Philippines, from the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation given on November 21, 2007 at the Meralco Theatre, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
5. Kayamanan ng Bansa (Living Treasure) Award from the Feminist Movement in the Philippines, given on December 8, 2005, at the Manila Hotel.
6.Outstanding Citizens of Quezon City Award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution in the field of Humanitarian and Community Service, October 12, 2004, Quezon City.
7.Woman of Distinction Award from the Soroptimist International of Ortigas and Environs, for being at the forefront of Free Legal Aid and Access to the Courts, Justice and Human Rights, and honored for her significant role in helping bring about a just and humane society, October 9, 2004, Mandaluyong City.
8.LINGKOD BAYAN AWARD (Highest Presidential Award for Outstanding Public Service) for epitomizing the ideal in public service. Awarded by the Civil Service Commission, and the President of the Philippines, on September 22, 2004, at Malacañang Palace, Manila.