Our Founders
Meet the visionaries behind our story
President
Sabino Padilla IV
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A Philippine Bar member for 39 years, Sabino is a leading labour and tax attorney. Educated at the University of the Philippines and Harvard Law School, Sabino was a member of the convention that drafted the 1987 Philippine Constitution. He has advised schools, religious institutions, and mutual funds, and brings decades of hands-on experience in recruitment for Philippine companies and overseas deployments. With Sabino guiding our legal and compliance efforts, clients and candidates can expect the highest levels of professionalism and care.
Vice President
Ariel Lanada
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As Divisional Lead for Practice Development and Education at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Ariel brings frontline expertise and a eye for talent. A sought-after international speaker, Ariel has addressed the WHO in Geneva and presented at conferences in Prague, Helsinki, and Manila. He holds key leadership roles as a Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, President of the Filipino Nurses Association UK, and Chair of the Alliance of International Nurses. Ariel also teaches transcultural nursing at Oxford Brookes University and Central Philippine University. Both a practicing nurse and recruitment executive, Ariel's unique insights and vision propel RFR's outstanding service.