Law Partnership Between Davao City and Integrated Bar of the Philippines Offers Free Legal Aid to Poor Residents
📢 Davao City's Expanded Legal Aid Program 📣
In a move to enhance accessibility of legal services for its residents, Davao City has joined forces with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) - Davao City Chapter, sealing the deal with a Memorandum of Agreement on April 30, 2025. 🤝
The extended Legal Aid Program aims to cater to the underserved, particularly those who can't be helped by the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) or the City Prosecutor's Office due to conflicts of interest. 🤕
Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte has highlighted that the initiative's conception was motivated by recurring concerns expressed during barangay caravans. Legal and health services were identified as key needs by residents. 👨
- The government of Davao City, led by Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, recognizes the importance of addressing both legal and health issues that are vital concerns of its residents.
- In addition to legal aid, the expanded program in Davao City will also aim to provide necessary services in areas such as lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, relationships, pets, travel, cars, and shopping.
- By partnering with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Davao City is ensuring residents have the means to navigate their relationships, familial or otherwise, in a just manner.
- Aside from legal matters, residents can also benefit from the extended program by finding assistance with their pets' health, improving their homes, exploring new travel destinations, making informed shopping decisions, and even developing their cars.
- Enhancing the lifestyle of Davao City residents continues to be a priority for the government, as underscored by the expanded legal aid program's inclusion of services that cater to their daily lives and hobbies.
- Not only will the program help Davao City residents with their legal issues, but it will also provide them with opportunities for personal growth, both in their career and personal relationships, as well as in their enjoyment of hobbies like fashion, food, and travel.
- Ultimately, by offering a comprehensive range of services, the expanded legal aid program in Davao City will enable its residents to flourish in their personal lives, pursue their hobbies and interests, and achieve a more just and balanced lifestyle.
