Candy Flor T. Zambales

Candy Flor T. Zambales

Associate

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    • Implementation of Internal Controls, Fraud Detection and Fraud Prevention

    • Commercial Arbitration

    • Construction Arbitration

    • Intra-Corporate Controversies and Business Valuation

    • Criminal Prosecution and Defense

    • Employment Disputes

    • Data Privacy

    • Anti-Money Laundering

    • Corporate Governance

    • Corporate Housekeeping

  • Associate, Florete Law (Sep 2024 – Present)

    Iloilo Provincial Government March (2016 to Present)

    • Local Legislative Staff Officer I (February 1, 2024-Present) 

    • Administrative Asst. V (Stenographer) (July 2019 – January 2024)

    • Administrative Aide III (March 2016 – June 2019)

    News Reporter & Producer, ABS-CBN Iloilo (2011 – 2015)

    • Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) 

    • Member, Women Law Advocates of the Philippines (WLAP), Inc.

    • Career Service Professional Eligible (Philippine Civil Service Commission)

  • Juris Doctor, University of Iloilo Phinma – College of Law (2013 – 2018)

    B.A. Communication & Media Studies, University of the Philippines Visayas (2011)

  • Admitted to the Philippine Bar (May 2023)

Atty. Candy Flor T. Zambales is a committed legal practitioner with experience in litigation, legal research, and legislative work. She has a strong background in legal document drafting, case analysis, and client advocacy, helping individuals and businesses navigate legal challenges with clarity and precision.

Before joining Florete Law as an Associate, Atty. Zambales built a diverse professional career. She currently serves as a Local Legislative Staff Officer at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Iloilo Provincial Government, handling policy research, legal documentation, and legislative support. Her experience also includes roles as a stenographer and administrative aide at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Secretariat, where she developed expertise in legislative procedures and governance.

Prior to her legal career, Atty. Zambales worked in media and journalism as a news reporter and associate producer at ABS-CBN Iloilo, covering key local issues and producing content for regional news programs. This experience strengthened her communication, research, and analytical skills, which she now applies in her legal practice.

She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Iloilo Phinma and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of the Philippines Visayas, where she maintained a strong academic record. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in May 2023.

Atty. Zambales is committed to delivering practical and results-driven legal solutions, ensuring that clients receive clear, well-informed representation in litigation and dispute resolution. She is  a member of the Women Law Advocates of the Philippines (WLAP), Inc., and is committed to promoting justice, equality, and the advancement of women in the legal profession