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We can handle different kinds of applications with Immigration New Zealand.
We can assist in planning your future to make it easier for your loved ones.
We can handle different legal advisories concerning Philippine Laws and we can assist you in referring you to legal professionals based in the Philippines.
Sir Gene did a really great job on assisting me with my visa application. He was very approachable and responsive. His excellent knowledge in his field was evident as he was able to foresee possible queries that the immigration might ask and has come up with the solutions beforehand. Thank you for all your help, Sir!
Fast response, very thorough and more than willing to jump on as many calls as we needed. Atty Gene, make sure we got the solution to our Immigration needs. We highly recommend his Professional and Immigration Service!
My Dream in working here in New Zealand wouldn’t be a reality if not with the help of Atty Gene Bagsic. He guided me in every step of the way. Very Reliable, Trustworthy and down to earth person. Mabuhay!!!
Atty Bagsic was too efficient and reliable, he made sure that everything was sorted before lodging the applications. He’s honest, doesn’t give false hopes and don’t tell things we only want to hear. He’s very accomodating to all my inquiries.
He’s highly recommended.
Kind and trustworthy.
We wish to personally thank you for your professionalism and commitment that you appear to have made. We felt at all times that we were in the very best of hands and this gave us great confidence. Thank you for the way you handled this matter. We couldnt be happier. You are maBAGSIC!
I'm a client of Bagsic Law and I’ve had much success in obtaining my visas through Immigration NZ. Thanks to the help of Gene and his Law firm. I would highly recommend his services/ law firm. Many thanks.
Very reliable and efficient. Highly recommended.
Sir Gene was professional and courteous. He takes time and effort to explain all my queries. Very thankful that my partner's visa has been approved with his help.
AUCKLAND OFFICE
Unit 27, 16 Lambie Drive,
Papatoetoe, Auckland 2104
New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH OFFICE
171-C Waltham Road
Sydenham, Christchurch
New Zealand 8023
Phone: +64 22 0635434
Email: info@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Augencio, or Gene whom he is most commonly known as, moved to New Zealand in 2006 straight after his admission to the Philippine Bar. In 2008, after his admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand, he immediately joined law firms specialising in Treaty of Waitangi work and represented claims on behalf of iwi, hapu and whanau.
In 2012, Gene has started to practice Immigration Law, handling all kinds of visa applications. Aside from local clients, he has assisted clients from the Philippines, Singapore and the Middle East.
In June 2018, Bagsic Law had been established and had become one of the leading immigration specialist in the Filipino community in New Zealand.
Outside his office, Gene is actively involved with the Filipino Community in New Zealand, providing free legal seminars and workshops mostly in relation to Immigration issues. He is currently the legal director to the New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC) and legal adviser to the Filipino Nurses Association of New Zealand (FNANZ).
Gene enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters at home and outdoors.
Gene is fluent in English, Tagalog and Kapampangan.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University, 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, 2005
Certificate of Proficiency in Law, University of Auckland, 2007
Date of Admission
25 July 2008, Auckland High Court
14 May 2006, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: gene@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64 22 0635434
Dindin, as he is fondly called by family and friends, was working as a lawyer in the Philippines before he moved to New Zealand in March 2011. In New Zealand, he worked in the health and disability sector as Support Worker, Service Coordinator and Team Leader for years. Supporting people with disabilities had become his passion and fulfilling vocation. He also part timed teaching business law in some private training establishments in Auckland.
In August 2017, Dindin was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand. He then joined an Immigration law firm where he helped not only Filipinos but clients from other nationalities such as from India and Pacific countries.
Dindin joined Bagsic Law in June 2019 and is based in the firm’s main office in Auckland.
Aside from immigration matters, Dindin also helps and provides advice on Philippine legal concerns due to his experience as practicing lawyer in the Philippines. Outside work, Dindin loves to hang out with his wife, 4 children and extended family.
Dindin is fluent in English, Filipino and Bisaya.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Major in English, St Peter’s Seminary, Butuan City, 1996
Master of Arts in Human Resource Development, Lourdes College, 1999
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), San Sebastian College – Recoletos, 2005
Certificate of Proficiency in Law, University of Auckland, 2012
Date of Admission
25 July 2008, Auckland High Court
14 May 2006, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: din@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64221035535
Ben was a practising lawyer in the Philippines before he moved to New Zealand.
In December 2019, Ben completed his Master of Laws degree in Auckland University of Technology. He then joined Bagsic Law in January 2020 in the firm’s main office. He is now in the process of completing his assessments for his qualification as a Solicitor & Barrister.
Ben is fluent in English, Filipino and Bisaya.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Legal Management, De La Salle University
Master of Business Administration, De La Salle University
Juris Doctor, Far Eastern University
Master of Laws, Auckland University of Technology
Date of Admission:
23 March 2012, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: ben@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
After passing the 2018 Philippine Bar Examination, Innoe moved to New Zealand in October 2019. In June 2020, Innoe joined Bagsic Law as one of the legal assistants in the firm’s main office in Auckland.
He is currently working on his admission as Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand.
His personal time is mostly spent with his wife and daughter.
Innoe is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Major in Legal Management, Ateneo de Manila University, 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), De La Salle University College of Law, 2018
Date of Admission:
18 June 2019, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details:
innoe@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Mart is our legal Assistant in our Christchurch office. She joined Bagsic Law in February 2019.
Before migrating to New Zealand in 2006, Mart worked in one of the leading banks and a Government owned agency in the Philippines.
Having worked as a Customer Service Manager in one of big box retailers in New Zealand for ten years, Mart has a strong Customer Service background. She enjoys interacting with clients and assist them with their needs.
Queenstown was her home for 12 years. She was actively involved in the Filipino Community where she was one of the founding officers of The Queenstown Association of Migrant Pinoys Inc (QAMPI). Also, a part of the group who started the Novena for Mother of Perpetual Help in the same town.
She and her husband moved to Christchurch in 2018 to start a new career and work on owning a house.
In her spare time, Mart enjoys travelling and dining out with her husband as well as talking to her friends and family overseas specially her nieces.
Mart speaks English, Tagalog and Ilonggo.
Education:
Bachelor of Art Major in Behavioural Science, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, 1993
Dindin, as he is fondly called by family and friends, was working as a lawyer in the
Philippines before he moved to New Zealand in March 2011. In New Zealand, he
worked in the health and disability sector as Support Worker, Service Coordinator
and Team Leader for years. Supporting people with disabilities had become his
passion and fulfilling vocation. He also part timed teaching business law in some
private training establishments in Auckland.
In August 2017, Dindin was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court
of New Zealand. He then joined an Immigration law firm where he helped not only
Filipinos but clients from other nationalities such as from India and Pacific
countries.
Dindin joined Bagsic Law in June 2019 and is based in the firm’s main office in
Auckland.
Aside from immigration matters, Dindin also helps and provides advice on
Philippine legal concerns due to his experience as practicing lawyer in the
Philippines. Outside work, Dindin loves to hang out with his wife, 4 children and
extended family.
Dindin is fluent in English, Filipino and Bisaya.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Major in English, St Peter’s Seminary, Butuan City, 1996
Master of Arts in Human Resource Development, Lourdes College, 1999
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), San Sebastian College – Recoletos, 2005
Certificate of Proficiency in Law, University of Auckland, 2012
Date of Admission
18 August 2017, Auckland High Court
14 May 2006, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: din@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64221035535
Augencio, or Gene whom he is most commonly known as, moved to New
Zealand in 2006 straight after his admission to the Philippine Bar. In 2008, after
his admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand, he immediately joined
law firms specialising in Treaty of Waitangi work and represented claims on
behalf of iwi, hapu and whanau.
In 2012, Gene has started to practice Immigration Law, handling all kinds of visa
applications. Aside from local clients, he has assisted clients from the Philippines,
Singapore and the Middle East.
In June 2018, Bagsic Law had been established and had become one of the
leading immigration specialist in the Filipino community in New Zealand.
Outside his office, Gene is actively involved with the Filipino Community in New
Zealand, providing free legal seminars and workshops mostly in relation to
Immigration issues.
Gene enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters at home and
outdoors.
Gene is fluent in English, Tagalog and Kapampangan.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University, 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, 2005
Certificate of Proficiency in Law, University of Auckland, 2007
Date of Admission
25 July 2008, Auckland High Court
14 May 2006, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: gene@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64 22 0635434
After passing the 2018 Philippine Bar Examination, Innoe moved to New Zealand
in October 2019. In June 2020, Innoe joined Bagsic Law as one of the legal
assistants in the firm’s main office in Auckland.
He is currently working on his admission as Barrister and Solicitor in the High
Court of New Zealand.
His personal time is mostly spent with his wife and daughter.
Innoe is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Major in Legal Management, Ateneo de Manila University,
2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), De La Salle University College of Law, 2018
Date of Admission
18 June 2019, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
innoe@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Jameson was a practising lawyer in the Philippines handling mostly
corporate law before he moved to New Zealand in 2016. He joined
Bagsic Law in March of 2022 as a Paralegal in the firm’s main office
in Auckland. He is fluent in English, Bisaya and Tagalog.
Jameson is working on his admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in
New Zealand.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Law, University of San Carlos — Cebu City,
Philippines, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Legal
Management, University of San Carlos — Cebu City, Philippines,
2008
Date of Admission
May 2014, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: jameson@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Over 10 years of administrative experience and customer service background,
Leng has worked mostly her career in banking, retail and insurance industries both
in the Philippines and New Zealand. Her most recent stint was as a front liner for
the last 6 years in the admin side of things in one of the biggest hospitals in
Victoria, Australia before joining the law firm.
Since migrating to New Zealand in 2006, Leng has endeavoured to establish
careers and mingle with Filipinos wherever there is opportunity in Queenstown,
where QAMPI was then on its initial formation. As a metrobanker in the
Philippines, she worked for ANZ Bank in Wellington until relocated to Auckland to
be closer to family. She enjoys playing badminton, and will still look forward to
exploring the beauty of New Zealand from South to North Island with the company
of friends and family.
Leng is fluent in Tagalog, Kapampangan and English.
Education:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Job Institute of Training, Victoria, Australia
2018
Organisational Behaviour, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland 2012
Certificate in Medical Terminology, Auckland University of Technology 2012
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, St Paul University, Quezon City 1997
Contact Details
leng@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Mart is our legal Assistant in our Christchurch office. She joined Bagsic Law in
February 2019.
Before migrating to New Zealand in 2006, Mart worked in one of the leading
banks and a Government owned agency in the Philippines.
Having worked as a Customer Service Manager in one of big box retailers in New
Zealand for ten years, Mart has a strong Customer Service background. She
enjoys interacting with clients and assist them with their needs.
Queenstown was her home for 12 years. She was actively involved in the Filipino
Community where she was one of the founding officers of The Queenstown
Association of Migrant Pinoys Inc (QAMPI). Also, a part of the group who started
the Novena for Mother of Perpetual Help in the same town.
She and her husband moved to Christchurch in 2018 to start a new career and
work on owning a house.
In her spare time, Mart enjoys travelling and dining out with her husband as well
as talking to her friends and family overseas specially her nieces.
Mart speaks English, Tagalog and Ilonggo.
Education:
Bachelor of Art Major in Behavioural Science, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila,
1993
Contact Details
Email: mart@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Myette moved to New Zealand to reunite with her Husband together with their
daughter in September 2021, then joined Bagsic Law in January 2022.
She started her career as a Design Engineer in one of the outsourcing companies
in the Philippines doing projects mostly in the United States of America before
working in a Government owned agency for 10 years.
While working in the Agency, she became member of Bids and Awards committee
and have a following function such as post the invitation to bid, conduct pre-
procurement and pre-bid conferences, receives bids, issue notice of award and
notice to proceed to lowest responsible bidder and completion certificate for
completed projects. Then, she was eventually given the position of Procurement
Officer to directly focus on all purchases/expenses of the Agency where she
developed her skills to communicate with people, organizing documents and
attention to details which is valuable in her current line of work.
She spends most of her free time with her husband and daughter watching
movies.
Myette speaks Tagalog and English.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Technological Institute of the Philippines,
Manila 2005
Contact Details
myette@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
Pet moved to New Zealand in 2007. She worked in tertiary educational institutions
both in the Philippines and New Zealand for 13 years, holding various
administrative positions.
An opportunity turned up, completely different from her comfort zone, with a
decision to cross the ditch in 2016 as she was able to put up a Family Day Care
business from 2017-2019. However, at the height of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,
it paved the way for her to secure a position as a front liner in the Pre-analytical
Department in Melbourne Pathology.
Most of her memorable and enjoyable time in New Zealand were spent in
Queenstown 15 years ago, but opportunities continued to flow from Wellington,
Auckland and most recently in Victoria, Australia. Eventually, she found her way
back to Aotearoa to build a career in the law firm.
Pet is fluent in Tagalog, Ilocano, Bolinao, and English.
Education:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Job Training Institute, Victoria,
Australia, 2018
Postgraduate Diploma in International Communication, Unitec Institute of
Technology,
Auckland, 2016
Master of Management (major in Public Management), University of the
Philippines Manila, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (major in Journalism), University of the
Philippines Baguio, 1996
Contact Details
pet@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64220635434
