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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