Cynthia M. Florendo

Cynthia M. Florendo is a highly accomplished legal professional with a distinguished career in the Philippine judiciary. Serving as a Municipal Trial Court Judge from December 2003 to May 2007, she gained valuable experience in handling cases at the grassroots level before being elevated to the position of Regional Trial Court Judge on May 25, 2007, where she continues to contribute to the administration of justice at a higher level. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to judicial excellence and legal education. As a Small Group Discussion (SGD) Facilitator for Comprehensive Enhancement Training (CET), she has been actively involved since 2010, focusing on the welfare of children within the judicial system. Additionally, her role as a SGD Facilitator for CET Trafficking in Persons from 2022 underscores her dedication to addressing critical issues such as human trafficking through judicial education and training. In the realm of legal education and professional development, Cynthia has been a stalwart MCLE Lecturer since 2014, staying abreast of legal developments and contributing to the growth of her peers. Furthermore, she has served as a College of Law Lecturer in several law schools since 2002, nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. Her international engagements highlight her commitment to promoting gender-sensitive perspectives in Southeast Asia. As a delegate to the Seminar Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, she played a pivotal role in the preparation of the Protocol for Judging with Gender Perspective in Southeast Asia in June 2016. Within the Philippines, She has actively contributed to the legal community as a Lecturer (Philja), participating in the Seminar Workshop on Strengthening Judicial Integrity and the Rule of Law from 2012 to 2013 and the Seminar for Executive Judges from 2013 to 2016. Her involvement in national and international conventions, including the 11th and 12th Biennial Conventions and Seminars of Court Legal Researchers, demonstrates her commitment to legal research and professional development. Cynthia M. Florendo's diverse and impactful career showcases her dedication to the legal profession, her commitment to continuous learning, and her active engagement in addressing pressing legal issues on both national and international fronts.