It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of ECOP’s former Director-General, Atty. Vicente R. Leogardo, Jr.

Jun to his peers and colleagues, he served as the walking encyclopedia of labor laws. He served Philippine employers as ECOP’s Director-General for 32 years. Prior to joining ECOP, he also served the Department of Labor and Employment (then Ministry of Labor) in various capacities, including being Deputy Minister in 1980 to 1986. He was one of the authors of the Labor Code of the Philippines which will celebrate its 50th year on May 1 this year – something Atty. Leogardo would no longer witness.

He has left an indelible mark as a dedicated public servant and  advocate of employers’ interest with due regard to the welfare of workers.

We invite you to celebrate with us the life and legacy of Atty. Leogardo on April 20 (Saturday), from 4PM, at the St. Peter Chapels in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.