Margarita Gatdula is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Technical Officer at the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines since June 2009. Over the years, Margarita has held multiple key positions including Executive Assistant for VP-System Operations, Section Head of the Systems and Standards Division, Senior Technical Specialist, and Engineer. Prior to working at National Grid, Margarita was employed at the National Transmission Corporation as a Principal Engineer from March 2003 to June 2009. Margarita holds dual degrees in Industrial Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, as well as further education at NCBA in Quezon City.