Draft:Cesar "Mong" Gaba Dela Fuente III

Personal Information

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  • Full Name: Cesar Gaba Dela Fuente III
  • Birthplace: Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
  • Residence: Quezon City, Philippines
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Profession: Lawyer, Government Executive

Education

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Cesar “Mong” G. Dela Fuente III completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Santo Tomas, Facultad de Derecho Civil, in Manila, Philippines, from 2001 to 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, majoring in Actuarial Science, from the same university (1997–2001). He completed his secondary education at Roosevelt Memorial High School in Quezon City (1993–1997) and his primary education at Jose L. Basa Municipal School in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro (1987–1993), where he graduated as valedictorian.

Career

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Government Service

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  • Director IV, Energy Resource Development Bureau, Department of Energy (September 2019 - January 2023): Atty. Dela Fuente led policies and programs on energy resource development, focusing on the exploration and efficient utilization of indigenous energy resources.
  • Director IV, Energy Utilization Management Bureau, Department of Energy (February 2019 - August 2019): He directed the transformation and distribution of energy resources, promoting efficient energy use.
  • Director III, Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy (September 2016 - February 2019): He played a key role in policy formulation and execution within the Department of Energy.
  • Attorney IV/Adjudication Division, Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau, Department of Trade and Industry (September 2015 - September 2016): Atty. Mong Dela Fuente handled legal proceedings concerning fair trade practices.

Private Practice and Other Roles

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  • Immigration Lawyer (July 2015 - September 2015): Specialized in legal residency and visa issues.
  • In-House Legal Counsel, G. Designaire Manufacturing Philippines (July 2015 - September 2015): Focused on labor relations and contract law.
  • Senior Associate, Kapunan, Garcia & Castillo Law Office (July 2013 - December 2013): Engaged in corporate law and litigation support.
  • Managing Partner, The Law Firm of Bernardo Dela Fuente Firme and Sindo (June 2006 - December 2010): Managed firm operations, specializing in various legal areas, including civil and criminal law.

Professional affiliations and Eligibilities

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  • Admitted to the Roll of Attorneys, Supreme Court of the Philippines, 2006
  • Special Eligibility under R.A. 1080
  • Professional Civil Service Eligibility, 2004

Advocacy and Community Involvement

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Atty. Cesar G. Dela Fuente III has been actively involved in youth and community organizations. He served as Secretary General of Sigaw ng Kabataang Filipino and Chairman of Alyansa ng Kristiyanong Lakas ("AKLAS"), promoting youth empowerment and legislative reforms.





References

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DOJ adds Nilo Divina, 42 more to new immigration lookout order | Abogado

UST law dean Divina, 64 others on lookout bulletin over Atio hazing death | GMA News Online (gmanetwork.com)