INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR CHAPTER

Atty. Eric Alajar was doing what he loved and did best — serving the marginalized and reaching out to legal aid lawyers on how best to do the same — when he suffered from a stroke, which left him in critical condition and in need of neurosurgery.

Throughout his career as a member of the legal profession — a PAO lawyer, and the IBP National Director for Legal Aid for 2 terms, he has always been a tireless advocate for the marginalized and underserved communities in our country. He has stood with them through their worst moments because of his unwavering commitment to serving them, exemplifying what a lawyer for the people should be. Now in his darkest hour, we are requesting assistance to help Atty. Alajar and his family cover the costs of his neurosurgery and medical expenses. Although we recognize that everyone is going through a challenging time right now, any assistance you may offer in helping Atty. Alajar receive the treatment he requires to heal would be much appreciated.

You may send your donations through our online platforms and we invite you to spread the word about this fundraiser to your friends, family, and colleagues. Let us work together to help one of our own through this trying time. We thank everyone for their support, kindness, and generosity.

You may donate through the following:

Myline Palisoc - CHINA BANK- 114802040585

Myline P - GCASH - 09178520376.

ADVISORY: New IBP E-mail Addresses

February 25, 2023

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines congratulates and welcomes our new lawyers!

Good luck to all bar exam takers out there!

𝐈𝐁𝐏 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲

These are some of the upcoming National and Chapter events for January. We look forward to everyone's participation and we thank all chapters and national staff for their creativity and innovation in coming up with creative activities to foster membership involvement in National and Chapter affairs and to enhance relationships with other stakeholders.

To facilitate a more orderly and safer process for the payment of membership dues for 2022 at the IBP National Office (Pasig), we are sharing a scanned copy of the Assessment Form which you need to fill up, print, and submit when you go to the National Office.

Kindly be reminded to always observe safety protocols while processing your payment. You may also process your membership dues through the myIBP app.

Thank you and please keep safe.

IBP Statement on the Killing of Assistant City Prosecutor Edilberto Mendoza, January 2, 2022

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, also called Immaculate Conception Day, celebrates the belief in the sinless lifespan and Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary.

August 18, 2021: Statement of the 25th Board of Governors of the IBP on the Constitutional Mandate of the Commission on Audit

During the 18th National Convention of Lawyers where over four thousand Filipino lawyers from all over the country and the world registered and were connected online, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte asked the lawyers "to find time to work together towards the fundamental goal of our profession: to build a just and human society."

President Duterte then thanked the IBP for serving as the platform to fulfill this calling. He is also optimistic that he and the IBP can accomplish more.

Also present at the 18th National Convention of Lawyers is Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo said "The greater the challenge, the stronger the imperative to look outside ourselves and seek those who need our help. Your theme, in fact, encapsulates this very call: Do More Better and Faster Amidst Challenges and Change."

In her speech, she emphasized the role of the legal profession during this ongoing pandemic in providing anchorage and strength to the people in pursuit of a better normal. During this time where the future remains uncertain, she stresses the responsibility of lawyers to provide support in paving the way for hope.

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III congratulated the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in his speech at the 18th National Convention of Lawyers on June 26, 2021.

Recognizing the challenges this pandemic has brought and how this has affected the usual processes of efficient administration of justice, the Senate President thanked all Filipino lawyers for their dedication and continued service of justice to the Filipino people.

During the 18th National Convention of Lawyers, Speaker of the House Lord Allan Velasco told lawyers that the "IBP is doing More Better and Faster amidst the challenges and change."

With the ongoing pandemic, IBP has raised the demand that no crisis could prevent lawyers from fulfilling their duties to their clients and other stakeholders.

The Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo delivered a speech to over four thousand lawyers at the 18th National Convention of Lawyers on June 26, 2021.

Chief Justice Gesmundo said that lawyers are the front liners in the fight against this malaise afflicting our judicial system. He then called on all lawyers to help restore the faith of the people in a system where the rights of everyone are both recognized and respected.

ATTENTION:

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines cordially invites all Filipino lawyers to participate in the 18th National Convention of Lawyers, happening on the 26th of June, Saturday, at 9AM, via Zoom Videoconferencing.

Pre-register now through this link: bit.ly/IBPNationalConvention2021

Registration is FREE.

See you there!

Happy Mother's Day to all lawyer mothers!

IBP Statement in Celebration of Labor Day, May 1, 2021

𝐈𝐁𝐏 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏
Thursday, April 8, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬:
Online Attendees: Php 1,500.00
On Site Attendees: Php 2,000.00

To register, click the following link:
https://forms.gle/UYsvB26RTuZCq5QPA

Note: Due to pandemic restrictions, ON SITE attendance is limited and on a 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 basis.

On site participants must strictly comply with
minimum health standards. Symptomatics will be
refuse entry.

IBP STATEMENT: WE WELCOME THE PUSHBACK, LET US MOVE FORWARD

IBP-PNP JOINT STATEMENT