ANA MARIA PAZ “MARIE” R. BANAAG
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Currently enrolled under the Master of Laws Program (Law,Governance and
Development), Australian National University
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Bachelor of Laws- Graduate, Philippine Law School, Pasay City, Philippines
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Saint Louis University, Baguio City,
Philippines
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENTS (school/
community/socio-civic, etc.)
1. Instructor – World Citi College, Quezon City, Philippines
2. Resource Speaker (OMB-Reprsentative)
3. Co-host- Radio Program- OMBUDSMAN NGAYON- Every Wednesdays 10:00
A.M. to 11:00 A.M.,Radyo ng Bayan.dZrb, 738 Khz, AM Band
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employment
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September 21, 2010 – Present: GRAFT INVESTIGATION and PROSECUTION
OFFICER I, OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, PHILIPPINES.
Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Represent the Office of the Ombudsman in other investigative government
agencies in the investigation and prosecution of cases where assistance is so
requested by the agency concerned;
b. Administer oaths, take testimonies of witnesses, examine records, and require
the production of documents pertinent to cases being investigated;
c. Establish inter-agency linkages to facilitate action on any grievance or request for
assistance filed or referred;
d. Conduct seminars and similar activities for the dissemination of information
regarding public accountability and anti-corruption laws;
e. Perform other functions as may be assigned from time to time.
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June 15, 2011 to October 30, 2013 – Instuctor, World Citi Colleges,
Caloocan City Campus
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d.
Lecture on Labor Law Standards and Criminal Law to College Students;
Facilitate in the learning process of students;
Prepare hand-outs and examinations for students;
Discuss and make recommendations on the subject matter based on the
curriculum for the semester.
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June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 – Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Natonin,
Mt.Province, Philippines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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e.
Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects,
services and activities of the Municipality;
Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the
Municipality and the exercise of its corporate powers, implement all
approved policies, programs, projects, service and activities;
Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and
apply the same to the implementation of development plans, programs
and objectives and priorities as provided under these rules particularly
those resources and revenues programmed for agro-industrial
development and country-wide growth and progress;
Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate
facilities;
Exercise such other powers and perform other duties and functions as
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
** Started the SAS-ALLIWA FESTIVAL (Annual Festival,April 21-25), a
cultural festival which showcase the traditional games and practices, the
promotion of the Balangao woven garments and the traditional food of the
Balangao and Maducayan Tribes of Natonin, Mt.Province.
July 2006 to March 2007 Legislative Staff Officer- House of Representatives, Philippines