President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered a speech earlier than 3,984 legal professionals on the twentieth Nationwide Conference of Attorneys on Thursday, January 30, on the Waterfront Cebu Metropolis Lodge and On line casino in Cebu Metropolis. | CDN Picture/ Pia Piquero
CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday referred to as for a stronger authorized system and higher entry to justice in the course of the twentieth Nationwide Conference of Attorneys held in Cebu.
He additionally urged legal professionals to uphold moral requirements and equity, as they play a key function in preserving justice the muse of democracy.
The conference, organized by the Built-in Bar of the Philippines (IBP), gathered greater than 4,000 authorized professionals from throughout the nation.
“There isn’t a higher second than this to reaffirm our shared dedication to the rule of regulation— a dedication to making sure that justice stays the bedrock upon which our democracy stands sturdy and unshaken,” he mentioned.
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Marcos praised the not too long ago adopted Code of Skilled Accountability and Accountability, calling it a giant step in strengthening ethics for a stronger authorized system.
He additionally reminded legal professionals of their obligation to maintain the authorized system truthful and accessible to everybody.
Other than ethics, Marcos talked about trendy authorized challenges, similar to cybercrime, information privateness, and synthetic intelligence.
He urged legal professionals to maintain up with these points whereas ensuring authorized rules nonetheless shield individuals’s rights and justice.
“The emergence of points similar to cybercrime, information privateness, and the moral use of synthetic intelligence presents not solely technical dilemmas however ethical ones as nicely. And subsequently, they demand our continued dedication to guard human dignity in an more and more digital world,” he mentioned.
Marcos additionally identified the issue of restricted entry to justice, commending the IBP’s free authorized assist applications. He talked about the Unified Authorized Assist Service Guidelines, which require legal professionals to offer at the very least 60 hours of free authorized service each three years, and the SecureJustice Hubs, which assist marginalized communities join with the justice system.
“I’ve seen via her how legal professionals commit themselves to mentoring aspiring legal professionals. Additionally championing free authorized clinics, and helping the underserved. These actions remind us that past the mind and talent required by regulation, it’s compassion and repair that really defines the essence of this noble occupation,” he mentioned.
He additionally praised IBP’s Professional Bono Portal, launched in April 2023, which presents free courtroom illustration, authorized counseling, and doc preparation for individuals who can’t afford authorized providers as essential steps in the direction of a stronger authorized system.
He mentioned Bench and Bar Dialogues additionally assist strengthen ties amongst legal professionals, judges, and prosecutors to enhance the authorized system’s effectivity.
Marcos harassed the necessity for continued authorized training. He mentioned the Revised Mannequin Curriculum of the Fundamental Legislation Program now consists of Human Rights Legislation and Worldwide Legislation as core topics to assist future legal professionals adapt to new challenges.
“The subsequent era of legal professionals should be ready to satisfy the challenges of this ever-changing world,” he mentioned.
He additionally promised to enhance entry to courts, mentioning 14 new legal guidelines that may create extra first- and second-level courts nationwide.
For over 50 years, the IBP has been the official group of legal professionals within the nation, uniting each non-public and public sector professionals. The biennial nationwide conference stays an necessary gathering to strengthen their shared dedication to justice, ethics, and public service.
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