Gilbert Teruel Andres is a distinguished Filipino human rights lawyer and litigator, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Center for International Law (CenterLaw) in the Philippines. He is also a Senior Partner at Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices, where he specializes in a broad range of legal fields, including international human rights law, international humanitarian law, and media law. Andres has gained international recognition as one of only five Filipino lawyers accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In January 2026, he was officially designated by the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I as a common legal representative for victims in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Gilbert Teruel Andres
Birth Date –> N/A (Age )
Hometown –> Metro Manila, Philippines

Family
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics: University of the Philippines (1998)
Juris Doctor (J.D.): University of the Philippines College of Law (2008)

Career / Work Experiences
Executive Director, Center for International Law (CenterLaw)
Senior Partner, Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices

Before becoming a lawyer, he spent several years as a full-time Special Science Teacher (Physics) at the Philippine Science High School from 1999 to 2004. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2009.

As a lawyer, Andres has dedicated much of his career to public interest law and the protection of civil liberties. His work with CenterLaw and his private practice involves:
a) High-Profile Litigation: He served as a private prosecutor in the Maguindanao (Ampatuan) Massacre trial and has been a co-counsel in numerous landmark public interest cases before the Philippine Supreme Court.
b) International Roles: Beyond the ICC, he has served as defense counsel for the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
c) Regional Leadership: He is the Chairperson of the Advocates for Freedom of Expression Coalition-Southeast Asia (AFEC-SEA), a regional network of NGOs focusing on free speech and media rights.
d) Academic and Training Work: Andres has lectured on Private International Law and Human Rights Law at various institutions, including the Lyceum of the Philippines University and Adamson University. He is also a prolific author on topics ranging from international law to theoretical physics.

Notable Accomplishments
In addition to his 2026 ICC appointment, Andres has represented the Boracay Foundation in environmental litigation and has been a lead advocate for families affected by extrajudicial killings. His expertise is frequently sought in international forums, and he has delivered lectures and training on human rights across Asia and Europe. He is recognized by the legal community for his ability to translate complex international legal proceedings into local languages for the victims he represents.

Affiliation
Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

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See also: List of Bar Topnotchers in the Philippines since 1903