The Philippine Bar Association Legal Aid Committee held a Clinic at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas last 15 to 16 November 2024. Unfortunately, the event, which was scheduled months ahead of time, coincided with Severe Tropical Storm OFEL and Typhoon PEPITO. Despite the two storms PBA trustees and members who had committed to provide free legal advice during the clinic remained true to their word.
Present were PBA President Atty. Joel Raymond R. Ayson with his wife Maes Ayson, PBA Past President Atty. Rodel A. Cruz, Trustees Atty. Victor Emmanuel M. Pangilinan, Atty. Arnel Victor C. Valeña, and Atty. Alfredo B. Molo III with his wife Atty. Jean de Castro.
Also present were PBA Members Atty. Francisco B. A. Saavedra, Atty. Roey de Santos, and Atty. Nich Muñoz, Atty. Erica Christel S. Patiño, Atty. Kristine Ann C. Venzuela, and Atty. Romina Luz B. Medina. In addition, present were the PBA Office Manager, who organized the event, Ma. Veronica “Jing” Osias, and Meanne Cruz.
Topics covered at the legal aid clinic included child custody and support, family relations, correction of entries in public records, and land issues.
After sharing their knowledge and expertise with the residents of Barangay Bagalangit, the lawyers took a turn caring for the environment, with everyone pitching in to clean up the stretch of beach and rocky coast outside of the Asri Dive & Leisure Resort where the participants were billeted.
Dinner and Fellowship followed at the Asri.