PHILIPPINE BAR ASSOCIATION

The oldest voluntary national organization
of lawyers in the Philippines founded in 1891

Presidents’ Reports

Read about the contributions of the PBA’s Past Presidents. Each activity was aimed at improving the legal profession and nurturing the PBA. Learn more about the different projects that fostered unity and comradeship among the PBA members.
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Statements

Statements are issued by the PBA on pressing issues. The PBA is firm that at all times, the rule of law must prevail. PBA lawyers speak up and speak up against injustice.

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Webinars

To keep its members abreast of legal developments, the PBA organizes different fora, from round table discussion to conferences. Due to current restrictions, the PBA will organize webinars for its members.

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President's Message

Greetings! It is with great honor and privilege to be chosen as the 58th President of the Philippine Bar Association. I share with great pride and joy this momentous occasion brings to the community and the people whom we aspire to faithfully serve.

Throughout the years, the Philippine Bar Association has remained steadfast in upholding the Rule of Law. Decades of service epitomize the Association’s unyielding devotion to what is righteous and just.

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Communiqué

Oct 04, 2024

Philippine Bar Association’s 132 nd Foundation Day and Law Day Celebration

On 19 September 2024, the Philippine Bar Association (PBA) celebrated its 132nd Foundation Day and Law Day Celebration.…

Jul 31, 2024

AI and The LAW

The Philippine Bar Association (PBA) in cooperation with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines held a legal forum…

Jul 15, 2024

A Right to Unmarry? Divorce and the Constitution

The PBA partnered with the Justice George Malcolm Foundation, and the IBP Journal to hold a forum on…

Jul 02, 2024

2024 PBA President’s Cup

The annual golf tournament dubbed as the 2024 PBA President’s Cup was held last 20 June 2024 at…

Jun 11, 2024

AI and the Law

Keep yourself abreast of legal developments on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attend the legal forum “AI and the Law”…

May 11, 2024

PBA and Padel

The Philippine Bar Association was invited by Padel Pilipinas, the official Philippine Padel Federation, headed by Senator Pia…

Statements

Statement on the Assassination of Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa V. Gonzalez-Alzate

The Philippine Bar Association joins the IBP and the rest of the legal community in condemning the violent death of yet another lawyer. Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa V. Gonzalez-Alzate was…

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Statement on the Recent Oil Spill at Verde Island Passage & the Proposed Verde Island Protected Seascape Bill of 2022

Revered as the “center of the center” of the world’s marine biodiversity, the Verde Island Passage is undoubtedly a global environmental treasure and the Philippines’ pride and crown jewel. It…

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Statement on the Red-tagging and Threats of Violence Against Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar

In an adversarial legal system, one side wins, the other side loses. Invariably, when a judge decides, it will “favor” one side, and “disfavor” another. That has always been the…

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Statement on the Upcoming Elections this Monday, 9 May 2022

In what stands to be the most consequential election in recent memory, the Philippine Bar Association calls on all candidates to be mindful of the significance of the right to…

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Statement on the Malampaya Project

The questionable transfer of the Malampaya Gas Field Facility invites more questions as more details are revealed. Shorn of all the smoke and mirrors, the irrefutable fact stands: what the…

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Statement on Recent Verbal Directives of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

“The theory of the separation of powers is designed by its originators to secure action at the same time to forestall overaction which necessarily results from undue concentration of powers,…

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Joint Statementon Covid-19 Claims by Healthcare Providers, Signed by 20 Organizations

ACI Philippines The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Cebu Business Club Cebu Leads Foundation Inc. CIBI FOUNDATION, INC. Filipina CEO Circle FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (FINEX)…

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Statement on the Passing of Former President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III

The Philippine Bar Association is one in mourning with the Filipino Nation as we all collectively process and acknowledge the passing of a faithful son of democracy and a committed…

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