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Senior Manager

Angela De Guzman

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Senior Manager

Angela De Guzman

Countries / Territories

  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Republic of the PhilippinesRepublic of the Philippines
  • SingaporeSingapore

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Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

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  • English
  • Filipino

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Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

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Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

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Angela is a Senior Manager for the firm’s South Korea and Philippine practice groups at Fragomen’s Asia Pacific Coordination Center. Combining a background in immigration case management with a dynamic, collaborative approach, she provides focused, personalized support for clients and immigration partners.

Angela joined Fragomen in 2013 as a Consultant providing strategic immigration advice to multinational clients across various industries including banking and finance, oil and gas, and consumer goods. She also has extensive experience managing cases for VIP clients.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Angela handled labor, litigation, due diligence and corporate matters as an Associate in a large full-service law firm in the Philippines.

Angela has lectured on employment issues, most notably on labor-only contracting and non-compete clauses, and is a contributor to the Fragomen blog.

Angela speaks English and Filipino.

Education

  • National University of Singapore, M.L., 2013
  • University of the Philippines College of Law, J.D., 2010
  • De La Salle University, Philippines, B.A. & Sc., 2005

More from Angela

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Philippines

Awards

Order of the Purple Feather, University of the Philippines College of Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Experience

Partnered with clients to successfully manage exceptional and difficult cases with compliance concerns.

Led the strategic planning for and seamless implementation of complex group moves for large clients.

Drafted client alerts, impact statements and comprehensive immigration advisory pieces.

Provided in-person training on immigration compliance for a multinational client in the Philippines, speaking directly with their foreign national population and responding to their questions.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Managing Compliance in an Ever-Changing World.” GME Live | APAC, Singapore, Singapore, 9 October 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating Asia Pacific’s Immigration Landscape Amid Geopolitical Shifts.” Fragomen, Singapore, 29 May 2025.

Author, “The Struggle is Not Real: On the D-9 Visa.” Fragomen Blog, 10 May 2016: n. pag. Web.

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

Countries / Territories

  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Republic of the PhilippinesRepublic of the Philippines
  • SingaporeSingapore

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

Connect via Linkedin

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

Connect via Linkedin

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+65 6854 9349

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

Connect via Linkedin

Angela’s insights

January 30, 2026 | Blog post

Future-Proof Your Status: Why Applying Early for Singapore PR Makes Sense NowRead more

October 9, 2025 | Conference

GME Live | APACRead more

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

Private Client Options in APAC: Bespoke Services and Residency PlanningRead more
More related insights

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Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

Learn more

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UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

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A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more

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Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

Learn more

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In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

Learn more

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Learn more

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Learn more

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Learn more

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Learn more

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