Paralegal

Aliko Garganera

EDUCATION

Masters in Public Policy, National Graduate Institute of Policy Studies (Tokyo, Japan), September 2024

Juris Doctor, University of San Carlos (Cebu City, Philippines), June 2021

Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting Technology, University of San Carlos (Cebu City, Philippines), May 2016

BAR ADMISSIONS

Integrated Bar of the Philippines, May 2022

(No license to practice law in the United States)

ABOUT

Aliko is our full-time paralegal, but is also a full-time licensed lawyer in Cebu City, Philippines. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in May 2022 and has handled various criminal, civil, and election cases since then. She also has a broad experience in public policy and environmental advocacy having worked for the legislative department of the City of Cebu from July 2016 - June 2025. 

Her goal for her legal practice and public policy work is to protect the interest of her clients and the public, uphold integrity and justice, and to bring glory to the name of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Young Leaders Program - School of Local Governance, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan, 2023-2024

Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative - Professional Fellowship Program (YSEALI - PFP), Governance & Institute Theme, U.S. State Department, September - August 2022