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

The PBA has always stood for the principle that the Rule of Law is the foundation upon which a free, just, and civilized society rests. Its history is a source of pride that carries with it the responsibility not only to preserve the legacy built by those who came before us, but to ensure that this principle remains meaningful, remains relevant.

My immediate predecessor has raised how artificial intelligence impacts society and more specifically, the practice of law. Quite simply, AI has transformed how knowledge is generated and secured, decisions are made, and legal services are delivered.

Sep 29, 2026

Sep 29, 2026

PBA Inducts Incoming Trustees and Officers for 2026

In her brief message to the guests, PBA members, advisers, trustees and officers, during the induction of the…

Jul 23, 2026

Jul 23, 2026

The 2026 PBA President’s Cup

The Philippine Bar Association’s fourteenth annual golf tournament dubbed as the “2026 PBA President’s Cup” was held last…

Mar 02, 2026

Mar 02, 2026