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Las Pinas City, Metro Manila, In BAR MATTER N0. 1645 (RE: AMENDMENT OF RULE 139-B), dated
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October 13, 2015, the Supreme Court issued new rules governing
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Partner, Laserna Cueva- How to curb 'laglag-
disciplinary cases against lawyers.
Mercader Law Offices. Admitted bala' modus and
to the Bar in 1985 (3rd placer, airport extort...
1984 bar exam, 90.95%). Law The premises of Bar Matter 1645 are as follows:
Philippines scores
professor of FEU, Manila, 1985 1. against China in
to 2006 (ret.). Educ.: AB Journ., UN arbitration...
UP, Diliman, QC, 1975; Bachelor Article VIII, Section 5(5) of the 1987 Constitution confers upon the Supreme Implementing Rules
of Laws (LL.B.), cum laude,
Court the power to promulgate rules concerning the admission to the practice and Regulations of
FEU, 1984; Master of Laws Republic Act...
of law.
(LL.M.), UST, (cand.), Manila [as
FEU fellow, 1998-2000]. Honors: Republic Act No.
2. 10687 - “Unified
3rd placer, 1984 Bar Exams
Student Financia...
(90.95%; only 22% passed); The Supreme Court's power relating to the admission to the practice of law
Meralco pre-law scholar; inherently includes the power to discipline and remove from the rolls, lawyers Republic Act No.
Cocofed law scholar; Cocofed 10688 -
who have transgressed their oath and violated the Code of Professional “Metallurgical
management scholar (AIM,
Responsibility. Engineerin...
Makati); FEU fellow (LLM, UST).
Bar leader in southern Metro Republic Act No.
Manila area since 1995. 3. 10690 - Forestry
Profession Act, ...
Founded Las Pinas City Bar Dismissal of complaints filed against lawyers is a power of the Supreme Court
Assn (2001). Served as that cannot be delegated to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Int'l tribunal takes
director/sec./vice pres., IBP jurisdiction of PHL
PPLM Ch., 1995-2007. - case vers...
4.
Contact: Email What revolutionary
lcmlaw@gmail.com. Text +63 The motive of the complainant and his or her action/inaction after the filing of a justice? It’s plain
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the crime of theft as provided for Section 1. How Instituted. - Proceedings for the disbarment, Rule 139-B
in Article 308 9 of the Revised amended
suspension, or discipline of attorneys may be taken by the
Penal Code are as follows: (1) (administr...
Supreme Court motu propio, or upon the filing of a verified
t...
Only SC can dismiss
complaint of any person before the Supreme Court or the
cases vs lawyers
"Condemn Duterte Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). The complaint shall under new rul...
Even If You’re A
state clearly and concisely the facts complained of and shall be
Supporter. Your man Sec. Paje, Gov.
may win and become supported by affidavits of persons having personal knowledge Ebdane face graft
president but in the process you of the facts therein alleged and/or by such documents as may complaint over ‘...
have lost. In making him a
winner you have made yourself substantiate said facts. Republic Act No.
a loser. " 10687 - “Unified
See - X - Condemn Duterte Student Financia...
The IBP shall forward to the Supreme Court for appropriate
Even If You’re A Supporter "x x
disposition all complaints for disbarment, suspension and Boat deal: 19 PNP
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Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals and judges of
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See - G.R. No. 160351 "x x x. respondents, and whether or not such complaint deals with
The issues are: (1) whether the President Gloria
Court of Appeals erred in acts unrelated to the discharge of their official functions. If the Arroyo gave
sustaining the conviction of complaint is filed before the IBP, six ( 6) copies of the verified Chinese consular
petitioner ... offi...
complaint shall be filed with the Secretary of the IBP or the
Secretary of any of its chapter who shall forthwith transmit the Carlos Celdran
Estafa (deceit/swindling) under appeals his
Art. 315, Rev. Penal Code same to the IBP Board of Governors for assignment to an 'Damaso' case
For legal research purposes of investigator.” before SC...
my readers, may I share the
jurisprudential part of a motion Writ of Amparo as
for reconsideration I have just A. PROCEEDINGS IN THE INTEGRATED BAR OF THE Human Rights
filed with the... Weapon · Global
PHILIPPINES Voi...
Titling of public lands How To Reconstitute
For purposes of legal research “Section 5. Service or dismissal. - If the complaint appears to Or Replace
of foreign readers visiting this be meritorious, the Investigator shall direct that a copy thereof Lost/Destroyed
blog, on the subject of the legal Land...
system involving the titling of be served upon the respondent, requiring him to answer the
public la... same within fifteen (15) days from the date of service. Loopholes in the legal
system
Estafa; sample counter-affidavit
If the complaint does not merit action, or if the answer shows to A void in the law:
Below is a sample counter-
the satisfaction of the Investigator that the complaint is not Comelec can’t stop
affidavit prepared by Atty. early poll c...
Manuel J. LAserna Jr. involving meritorious, the Investigator will recommend to the Board of
Estafa undergoing preliminary Deportation
Governors the dismissal of the complaint.
investigation bef...
Senior citizen’s ID
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE OF Thereafter, the procedure in Section 12 of this Rule shall apply.
DRIVERS AND OPERATORS; Grave misconduct,
No investigation shall be interrupted or terminated by reason of serious dishonesty
applicable laws; penalties; civil
liabilities. the desistance, settlement, compromise, restitution, withdrawal and conduct p...
Reckless imprudence vis-à-vis of the charges, or failure of the complainant to prosecute the SC upholds decision
simple negligence . - Art. 365 vs PEA board on
same, unless the Supreme Court motu propio or upon
of the Revised Penal Code overpriced Mac...
provides that “ reckless recommendation of the IBP Board of Governors, determines
imprudence cons... that there is no compelling reason to continue with the Stopping the
Marcoses from
disbarment or suspension proceedings against the erasing their
Jurisdiction of Philippine courts
I am presenting below a brief respondent.” crimes fr...
digest of the jurisdiction of Pigilan ang
Philippine courts as contained in
(Amendment pursuant to Supreme Court Resolution dated Pamilyang Marcos
BATAS PAMBANSA Blg. 129, as sa Pagbubura ng
amended. for the ... May 27, 1993 re Bar Matter No. 356)
Kanil...

Contract to sell vs. contract of “Section 12. Review and recommendation by the Board of Judicial affidavit;
sale explained - G.R. No. expanded sample
188064 Governors. format
G.R. No. 188064 (click link) "x x
x. The Court’s Ruling The Tax reform needed
a) Every case heard by an investigator shall be reviewed by
petition lacks merit. The Court
the IBP Board of Governors upon the record and evidence "The Supreme Court
agrees with the ruling of...
should not be
transmitted to it by the Investigator with his report. immune to public ...
Judicial affidavit; expanded
sample format Corruption and
REPUBLIC OF THE b) After its review, the Board, by the vote of a majority of its Business in the
PHILIPPINES xxx Judicial total membership, shall recommend to the Supreme Court the Philippines |
Region REGIONAL TRIAL Chris...
dismissal of the complaint or the imposition of disciplinary
COURT xxx, Rizal Branch No.
xx HEIRS OF SPS. SERAFIN action against the respondent. Deportation of
xxx AND L... undesirable alien

The Board shall issue a resolution setting forth its findings and Income tax reform;
status.
recommendations, clearly and distinctly stating the facts and
Links the reasons on which it is based. Supreme Court: funds
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Ltigation, Appeals, Justice budget.
System - Laserna Cueva- The resolution shall be issued within a period not exceeding
Mercader Law Offices When is a litigant
thirty (30) days from the next meeting of the Board following
estopped by laches
the submission of the Investigator's report. from assaili...

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c) The Board's resolution, together with the entire records and orders owner of
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all evidence presented and submitted, shall be transmitted to
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d) Notice of the resolution of the Board shall be given to all Recent Supreme
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parties through their counsel, if any.” Aug. 3, 2015 to
Se...
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“Section 13. Investigation of complaints. - In proceedings
Opin...
initiated by the Supreme Court, or in other proceedings when
Natural-born by legal
the interest of justice so requires, the Supreme Court may refer
fiction?
the case for investigation to the Office of the Bar Confidant, or
Due process of Law -
Sundin to any officer of the Supreme Court or judge of a lower court, in
By Atty. Romulo P.
which case the investigation shall proceed in the same manner Atencia, ...
provided in sections 6 to 11 hereof, save that the review of the
Republic Act No.
report of investigation shall be conducted directly by the 10557 - “Philippine
Supreme Court. Design Compet...

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The complaint may also be referred to the IBP for investigation, benefits are senior
citizens enti...
report, and recommendation.”
Civil servants are not
allowed to
C. COMMON PROVISIONS participate in a...

Supreme Court
“Section 15. Suspension of attorney by Supreme Court. - After upholds Ginebra’s
receipt of respondent's answer or lapse of the period therefor, P14 million tax re...
the Supreme Court, motu propio, or upon the recommendation Judicial reforms in the
of the IBP Board of Governors, may suspend an attorney from Philippines
the practice of his profession for any of the causes specified in Suspect arrested; re
Rule 138, section 27, during the pendency of the investigation 2007 killing of Atty.
until such suspension is lifted by the Supreme Court.” Demetri...

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The amendments shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in malversation
a newspaper of general circulation. Aquino takes swipe at
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The Integrated Bar of the Philippines is ordered to revise its rules of FREQUENTLY
procedure in accordance with the amendments to Rule 139-B. ASKED
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