Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon is a labor law specialist, with extensive experience in labor litigation and handing of employment and labor concerns issues such as labor inspections and compliance, overseas employment, employment contracts, certification elections, collective bargaining, and other union matters. He also regularly provides professional advice to clients on a wide range of employment-related topics including labor standards compliance, disciplinary proceedings, legitimate contracting, expatriate employment, and occupational safety and health standards compliance. In addition, he handles general corporate services, and acts as corporate secretary for several corporations.
Benjoe obtained his undergraduate degree from Ateneo de Manila University and his Juris Doctor degree (Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence) from the University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2011. He is a member of the firm’s Employment & Immigration Department and Corporate Services Department.
Published Works
- Podcast: Employment Litigation in the Philippines The Significance of the Single-Entry Approach in Conciliation-Mediation May 30, 2023 | Published Works
- SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Asia-Pacific Employment Law Bulletin 2023 by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer February 17, 2023 | Published Works
- The Future of Work in the Philippines August 8, 2022 | Published Works
- SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Asia-Pacific Employment Law Bulletin 2022 by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer February 17, 2022 | Published Works
- Philippine Chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Labour & Employment 2018 August 7, 2018 | Published Works
- Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2015 November 11, 2014 | Published Works
- Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2014 November 26, 2013 | Published Works
- Getting the Deal Through – Air Transport 2013 October 15, 2012 | Published Works
Bulletins
- BULLETS January-March 2025 (Bulletin on Employment Trends by SyCipLaw Vol. 1) April 16, 2025 | Bulletins
- SyCipLaw’s Employment & Immigration Update (Volume XIX, Issue 1) August 2, 2024 | Bulletins
- SyCipLaw’s Employment & Immigration Update (Volume XVIII, Issue 1) January 12, 2023 | Bulletins
News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Organizes Kapihan Session on Dispute Resolution Management March 11, 2026 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Announces Appointment of Branch Heads February 12, 2026 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Maintains Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 January 15, 2026 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Hosts Legal Aid Clinic for Pasig City Residents December 9, 2025 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Hosts Kapihan Session in Subic: Updates on Taxation, Employment, and Immigration Laws November 26, 2025 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Retains Top-Tier Rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 January 17, 2025 | News and Announcements
- Law x Art: SyCipLaw at The M April 4, 2024 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Remains Top Tier in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Rankings January 26, 2024 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw Admits Three New Partners February 20, 2023 | News and Announcements
- SyCipLaw helps Upper Bicutan National High School get Ready for School June 27, 2017 | News and Announcements
- New Senior Associates January 19, 2016 | News and Announcements
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