| Election OF RRVL and ROP as President and Treasurer, respectively, of the Asia Pacific Bar Association (APBAR)
Atty. Roberto Rafael V. Lucila (RRVL) was recently elected as President and Atty. Roberto O. Parel (ROP) as Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Bar Association. The APBAR is a wide and cohesive congregation of lawyers and legal organizations, which seeks to play an active and vital role in nation-building and regional cooperation in the areas of human activity involving the knowledge of the law. It likewise seeks to promote and ensure compliance with the rule of law in the Philippines and the Asia Pacific Region, particularly in the protection of human rights as well as political and economic rights.
APBAR support for CJ Puno
The APBAR had given its full support to the judiciary and Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno amidst the attempts early this year to have the chief magistrate impeached. APBAR’s position paper, which was conveyed to the Chief Justice, was recognized by the Supreme Court in its Benchmark Online. The same was also a front-page story in the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s January 14, 2009 issue.
Forging ties with PPCRV
In connection with its aim “to recommend and work for the adoption of legislation, rules, reforms and other policies in the Philippines xxx xxx xxx,” the APBAR has encouraged its members to support the initiatives and causes of Parish Pastoral Council For Responsible Voting (PPCRV), headed by Ambassador Tita De Villa, in ensuring the a clean, honest, orderly and peaceful 2010 elections.
APBAR rejects HR No. 1109 Con Ass Resolution
In a Position Paper sent to all the Senators and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, APBAR called for the rejection of HR No. 1109
and explained why the justification provided the resolution can not
persuade, and the initiative of the House of Representatives is a prelude to unconstitutional reforms. |
