Patricia Bunye

Patricia Bunye has had a varied and extensive work experience. Patricia started as a President for the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Pasay Parañaque Las Piñas & Muntinlupa Chapter from 2001 to 2003. Patricia then served as the Past President of the Licensing Executives Society Philippines from 2006 to 2009. In 2008-2010, they became Chair of the Asia Pacific Committee for LES International. Patricia also held the position of Vice President for the Licensing Executives Society International from 2011 to 2013. Patricia served as the Founding President of Diwata-Women in Resource Development, Inc., a non-governmental organization focusing on responsible development of the Philippines' resources from 2012 to 2015. Afterwards, they became a Senior Partner at Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angangco from 1993 to 2013. From 2016 to 2017, Patricia assumed the position of President of the Licensing Executives Society International. Currently, they are a Senior Partner at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia since 2013, and also holds the role of Past President for the Licensing Executives Society International since 2017.

Patricia Bunye attended Benedictine Abbey School from 1973 to 1984. Patricia then enrolled at Ateneo de Manila University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Management from 1984 to 1988. After completing their undergraduate studies, Patricia continued their education at Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, where they obtained a Juris Doctor degree between 1989 and 1993.