Atty. Jon Gilbert Magno

Founding Partner

Steering the helm at BE MVPS & ASSOCIATES as Founding Partner, my practice is rooted in a robust foundation of civil and commercial litigation. With a Juris Doctor credential, my recent endeavors have emphasized data privacy, a critical competency in today’s digital legal landscape. At WealthBank, my role as Legal Counsel involves navigating intricate legal challenges, where I’ve sharpened my skills in contract review and courtroom representation, ensuring our clients’ positions are vigorously defended.

The team at WealthBank and I have a dedicated commitment to safeguarding interests and maintaining the highest data privacy standards. This focus on strategic litigation and advocacy underscores my professional mission: to deliver justice with excellence. Whether it’s engaging in high-profile criminal cases or leading complex commercial disputes, I bring a nuanced approach to legal services, fortified by my expertise in litigation and unwavering integrity.

  • BE MVPS & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM – Aug 2023 – Present
  • WealthBank – Legal Counsel / Litigation Officer, Nov 2022 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos
  • KVP Cabahug and Partners Law Offices – Associate Lawyer, Jun 2022 – Oct 2022 · 5 mos
  • Bathan and Associates law firm · Apprenticeship – Paralegal, Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 · 3 mos
  • University of Southern Philippines – Juris Doctor, Law, Jun 2019 – Mar 2020
  • University of Cebu – Bachelor of Laws – LLB, Law, May 2015 – Mar 2019
  • University of San Carlos – History, Asian History, Jun 2007 – Oct 2014
  • AML/CTF Fundamentals – Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines, Issued Jul 2024
  • Targeted Financial Sanctions – Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines, Issued Jul 2024
  • Data privacy certification – Lights institute, INC, Issued Oct 2022
  • Data privacy and Protection – De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Issued Aug 2022
  • Paralegal certification – Villasis law center, Inc, Issued Jun 2022
  • Data privacy awareness certification – Villasis law Center, Inc, Issued May 2022
  • 2022 Bar examination passer – Supreme Court of the Philippines, Issued Apr 2022

Quarterfinalist

Issued by ABS CBN Corporation · Aug 2016
Associated with University of CebuAssociated with University of Cebu

Represented University of Cebu College of Law in the ANC Square Off: Law debate competition season 16. The debate team managed to reach the quarterfinals.

Best Debater
Issued by University of San Carlos · Jan 2013
Associated with University of San CarlosAssociated with University of San Carlos

Won the “Best Debater” Award in the Intra-college debate competition held in University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus. The topic of the debate was the “Constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law”.