Background
Ongkiko, Mario Elbo was born on October 29, 1931 in Manila, Philippines. Son of Felipe Calma Ongkiko and Rosario Tobias Elbo.
Ongkiko, Mario Elbo was born on October 29, 1931 in Manila, Philippines. Son of Felipe Calma Ongkiko and Rosario Tobias Elbo.
University of the East (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1951). University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Laws, 1956). Spoken languages: English and Tagalog.
Worked at Ongkiko Kalaw Manhit Acorda (Metro Manila) specializing in Firm engaged in Litigation (Civil, Criminal, Labor and Administrative), Appellate Practice, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Investment and Business Counselling. Admitted to the bar, 1957, Philippines. Professor, Evidence and Insurance, University of the Philippines, 1982-1983.
Office of the Solicitor General Special Counsel, 1989-present.
Member: Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Philippine Bar Association.
The Firm"s Founding Partner, Attorney Mario East. Ongkiko, has been in active practice since 1957 and is acknowledged as one of the leading trial lawyers in the country. The Firm"s roster of individual and corporate clients include former President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jose V. De Venecia, Former Solicitor General Raul I. Goco and Senator Freddie Webb.
The Firm has represented individual and corporate clients, both local and foreign, in litigation before the trial and appellate courts, as well as quasi-judicial agencies, covering the varied fields of civil, criminal, corporate, labor and administrative law.
lieutenant has also serviced the corporate needs of both local and foreign clients in investment and business counselling, contract drafting and negotiations, liaison with various government agencies, mergers and acquisitions, real estate investment and corporate housekeeping. Personalized attention by the Firm"s Partners is one of its service hallmarks.
President Caritas Foundation Inc., Laguna, Philippines, Christ the King Parish Council, 1978—1985. Member adoracion Nocturna Christ the King Parish, 1986. Member of Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Philippine Bar Association, International Law Association, Integrated Bar of Philippines, Law Alumni Association of University Philippines, Valley Golf & Country Club, Inc.
(board director 1998-1999, president 1999—2001), Philippine Junior Chamber of Commerce (general legal counsel 1966-1967, senator since 1989).
Married Sonia Palma Gil Ongkiko. Children: Jose, Rosario, Zenaida, Ricardo, Teresa Gregoria, Bella, Virginia, Milagros.