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13th NATIONAL CONVENTION OF LAWYERS April 7-9, 2011 Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center Subic Bay Freeport Zone Zambales IBP: Living Up to the Standards of Integrity and Competence in the Legal Profession
P R O G R A M M E

PRE-CONVENTION DAY Wednesday, 06 April 2011 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. REGISTRATION Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center Executive Rooms A and B 6:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. SPORTS FEST OPENING CEREMONIES (To be held simultaneously at Mimosa, Clark and Subic) Invocation National Anthem IBP March Acknowledgment of Delegations Opening Remarks Oath of Sportsmanship Chairpersons: Golf (Mimosa) Fun Shooting (Clark) Badminton Basketball Billiard Bowling Chess Table Tennis Announcement of Events

Masters of Ceremonies ATTYS. _________________________________ 4:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. OPENING OF PHOTO EXHIBITS AND TRADE FAIR Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center HON. RAMON Mon G. LACBAIN II Vice Governor Province of Zambales HON. ROLEN C. PAULINO Vice Mayor Olongapo City

CONVENTION PROPER Thursday, April 7, 2011 Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center Plenary Hall 1 7:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Continuation of Registration OPENING CEREMONIES 9:00 A.M. 9:05 A.M. Entrance of Colors Philippine Flag IBP National Banner 9:05 A.M. 9:15 A.M. Processional IBP Zambales Chapter IBP National Officers \

Olongapo City Brass Band St. Joseph College Cadets

ATTY. DEO AMOR A. DAVID Immediate Past President 2009-2011 ATTY. CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE B. MONATO Incumbent President 2011-2013 ATTY. TOMAS N. PRADO National Secretary ATTY. JAIME M. VIBAR Executive Director ATTY. MARIA TERESITA C. SISON GO Assistant National Treasurer ATTY. ROSARIO T. SETIAS-REYES National Director for Legal Aid ATTY. ALICIA A. RISOS-VIDAL National Director for Bar Discipline ATTY. RODOLFO G. URBIZTONDO General Counsel ATTY. OLIVER B. SAN ANTONIO Public Relations Officer

Board of Governors (Accompanied by Regional Banner and Muse) Western Mindanao Western Visayas Eastern Visayas Bicolandia GOVERNOR NASSER A. MAROHOMSALIC GOVERNOR ERWIN M. FORTUNATO GOVERNOR ROLAND B. INTING GOVERNOR JOSE V. CABRERA GOVERNOR MANUEL M. MARAMBA GOVERNOR AMADOR Z. TOLENTINO, JR. GOVERNOR MA. MILAGROS N. FERNAN-CAYOSA GOVERNOR FERDINAND Y. MICLAT GOVERNOR ROAN I. LIBARIOS

Greater Manila Southern Luzon Northern Luzon

Central Luzon (Host Region) Executive Vice President and Governor for Eastern Mindanao Officer-in-Charge Local Officials

JUSTICE SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) HON. JAMES Bong J. GORDON, JR. City Mayor Olongapo City HON. HERMOGENES E. EBDANE, JR. Governor Province of Zambales

Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker

HON. MA. MILAGROS Mitos H. MAGSAYSAY Representative - First District Province of Zambales HON. JEJOMAR Jojo C. BINAY Vice President Republic of the Philippines

9:15 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

CONVENTION PROPER

Doxology

Olongapo City National High School Choir with Teatro Gat Aitab

National Anthem IBP March

9:30 A.M. 9:40 A.M.

Call to Order

HON. SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN ( Ret.) IBP Officer-in-Charge HON. JAMES Bong J. GORDON, JR. City Mayor Olongapo City

Welcome Remarks and Symbolic Presentation of the Key to Olongapo City Welcome Remarks and Symbolic Presentation of the Key to the Province of Zambales

HON. HERMOGENES E. EBDANE, JR. Governor Province of Zambales HON. MA. MILAGROS Mitos H. MAGSAYSAY Representative First District Province of Zambales ATTY. DEO AMOR A. DAVID President IBP Zambales Chapter ATTY. FERDINAND Y. MICLAT Host Governor Central Luzon

9:40 A.M. 9:45 A.M.

Welcome Remarks Opening Remarks

9:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:05 A.M.

Board of Governors Report

ATTY. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President and Governor for Eastern Mindanao ATTY. ROLAND B. INTING Governor Eastern Visayas HON. JEJOMAR Jojo C. BINAY Vice President Republic of the Philippines Head Housing and Urban Development and Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and Task Force OFW JUSTICE SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-in-Charge ATTY. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Introduction of the Guest Of Honor and Keynote Speaker 10:05 A.M. 11:05 A.M. Keynote Address 11.05 A.M. 11:10 A.M. Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation

I N T E R M I S S I O N (11:10 A.M. 11:30 A.M.) Special Program for the Arts Olongapo City National High School 11:30 A.M. 11:35 A.M. Introduction of the Guest of ATTY. JOSE V. CABRERA Honor and Luncheon Speaker Governor Bicolandia

11:35 A.M. 12:35 P.M. 12.35 P.M. 12:40 P.M.

Address

HON. FRANCIS Chiz G. ESCUDERO Senator Senate of the Philippines Chairman: Committee on Justice And Human Rights & National Defense and Security JUSTICE SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-in-Charge GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President and Governor Eastern Mindanao BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation

12:40 NN 1:40 P.M.

ATTY. ADEL FADEL A. TAMANO Former President Pamantasan ng Lungsod Ng Maynila (PLM) Master of Ceremonies Dress Code Filipiniana (for Ladies) Barong Pilipino (for Men) LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT

1:40 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M.

CONVENTION LECTURES Revisiting the Code of Conduct And Ethical Standards for Public Officials Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation HON. RENE V. SAGUISAG Former Senator Senate of the Philippines HON. SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-in-Charge GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS

3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.

Dissecting the Webb, Et. Al. Decision Based on the Rules of Evidence

For the Prosecution For the Defense

ATTY. MAGTANGGOL M. CASTRO Assistant Solicitor General Office of the Solicitor General ATTY. ZENAIDA ONGKIKO-ACORDA ATTY. DEMETRIO C. CUSTODIO, JR.

Partners Ongkiko Manghit Custodio Acorda Law Office HON. SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-in-Charge GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS HON. VICENTE V. MENDOZA Retired Associate Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines HON. SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-in-Charge GOV. ROAN I. LIABRIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS

5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.

Presentation of Plaques of Appreciation Charter Change: Is It Timely and Is It Necessary? Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation

ATTYS. ____________________ Moderators 7:00 P.M. 12:oo P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 805 P.M. 8:05 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 8:05 P.M. 8:35 P.M.

SOLIDARITY NIGHT WITH THE JUDICIARY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Co-Sponsored by the Philippine Judges Association Regional and Metropolitan Trial Courts

Dinner (To be served at exactly 7:00 P.M.) Opening Remarks GOV. MANUEL M. MARAMBA Greater Manila Region

Inspirational Message

HON. JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZ Court Administrator Supreme Court of the Philippines

NATIONAL BENCH AND BAR

Theme: Simplifying and Improving the Litigation Process Our Road Map To Change Reaction HON. ROBERTO A. ABAD Associate Justice Supreme Court of the Philippnes Court of Appeals Represented by:

8:35 P.M. 8:55 P.M. 8:55 P.M. 9:15 P.M. 9:15 P.M. 9:35 P.M. 9:35 P.M. 9:40 P.M. 9:40 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 10:20 P.M.

HON. ANDRES B. REYES, JR. Presiding Justice Court of Appeals Regional Trial Courts Represented by: HON. ANTONIO M. EUGENIO, JR. Executive Judge Regional Trial Court Manila President Philippine Judges Association Regional Trial Courts

Metropolitan Trial Courts Represented by: HON. JAIME B. SANTIAGO Presiding Judge, Branch 12 City of Manila President Philippine Judges Association Metropolitan Trial Courts

Oath Taking Chapter Officers and Directors 2011-2013

HON. RENATO C. CORONA Chief Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines

Department of Justice Represented by:

HON. CLARO A. ARELLANO Chief State Prosecutor Department of Justice

Integrated Bar of the Philippines Represented by: GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President and Incoming National President 2011-2013

 10:20 P.M. 10:25 P.M. 10:25 P.M. 10:30 P.M.

Signing of Covenant of Solidarity

Awarding of Certificate of Plaques of Appreciation

HON. SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN Officer-in-Charge GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS

SPECIAL PRODUCTION NUMBER 10:30 P.M. 10:50 P.M. Central Luzon Region Host Region Dance --- Raffle Dance Raffle DanceRaffle DEAN AMADO D. VALDEZ Dean, College of Law University of the East Master of Ceremonies

 Day 2, Friday 08 April 2011 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. CONVENTION LECTURE Techniques on Legal Research and Citation 10:00 A.M. 10:05 A.M. Introduction of Guest of Honor and Speaker 10:05 A.M. 11:05 A.M. Address 11:05 A.M. 11:10 A.M.

PROF. MYRNA S. FELICIANO Executive Directress Committee on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education GOV. MA. MILAGROS N. CAYOSA-FERNAN Northern Luzon Region HON. RENATO C. CORONA Chief Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines

Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation

JUSTICE SANTIAGO M. KAPUNAN (Ret.) Officer-In-Charge EVP ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President BOARD OF GOVERNORS

I N T E R M I S S I O N 11:15 A.M. 11:30 A.M. GOV. NASSER A. MAROHOMSALIC Governor Western Mindanao HON. LEILA M. DE LIMA Secretary Department of Justice

11:10 A.M. 11:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. 12:15 P.M. 12:15 P.M. 1:15 P.M.

Introduction of Luncheon Speaker Address LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT

ATTYS. _____________ Masters of Ceremonies

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 1:35 P.M. 6:00 P.M.

SYMPOSIUM ON SELECTED TOPICS (Break-Out Session)

Time
1:35 P.M. 2:35 P.M. 2:35 P.M. 4:05 P.M.

Theme
Human Rights: Enabling the Bar to Discharge Its Public Responsibility More Effectively

Topic
The Writs of Personal Liberties and the Human Security Act (Domestic Human Rights) The Right to Sovereignty and Intervention (International Human Rights)

Resource Speakers
HON. NERI J. COLMENARES Representative Bayan Muna Partylist DEAN RAUL C. PANGALANGAN Former Dean, College of Law University of the Philippines

4:05 P.M. 4:40 P.M.

Integrity: Enabling the Bar to Assist Judicial Standards for the Judiciary In the Administration of Justice In the Philippines Competence: Raising the Bar of Maximizing the Advantages of Discovery Proceedings

HON. MA. LOURDES A. SERENO Associate Justice Supreme Court of the Philippines
HON. MAGDANGAL M. DE LEON Associate Justice Court of Appeals

4:40 P.M. 5:40 P.M.

Competence

7:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:05 P.M. 8:05 P.M. 8:10 P.M. 8:10 P.M. 9:10 P.M. 9:10 P.M. 10:10 P.M.

REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS NIGHT

Dinner 7:00 p.m. -8:00 P.M.

Opening Remarks

HON. AMADOR Z. TOLENTINO, JR. Southern Luzon Region HON. ERWIN M. FORTUNATO Western Visayas Region HON. JOSE ANSELMO I. CADIZ Solicitor General

Introduction of Guest of Honor And Speaker Address Regional Presentations

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10:10 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 11:00 P.M.

Presentation of Regional Muses (Evening Gown Competition)

Giving of Awards and Recognition Biggest Delegation (In Absolute Number and By Percentage) Outstanding Chapter (Categories A, B and C) Outstanding Chapter President (Categories A, B and C) Outstanding Legal Aid Chapter Outstanding Legal Aid Lawyer Special Service Awards for Longest Serving Legal Aid Lawyers (At Least More Than 15 Years)

ATTY. PEDRO D. GENATO ATTY. ANTONIO N. LAGGUI ATTY. FLORIMOND C. ROUS Distinguished Service Award ATTY. BRUNO S. CABRERA

Manila I Chapter (1991) Cagayan Chapter (1992) Quezon City (1990)

Announcement of Sports Fest Winners Regional Presentation (1, 2 and 3) Miss IBP National Concert and Dancing and Raffle of Prizes ATTYS. MARISSA V. MANALO Past President (2005-2007) IBP CALMANA Chapter ATTY. VICENTE BERNARDO V. MAYO Past President (2005-2007) IBP Batangas Chapter Masters of Ceremonies

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Day 3, Saturday 09 April 2011 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.-11:10 A.M. 11:1o A.M. 12:00 NN

PLENARY SESSION Presiding Officer Majority Floor Leader Sgt. At Arms AGENDA Call to Order House Rules Presentations 1. Comprehensive Legal Aid Service (CLAS) ATTY. ROSARIO T. SETIAS-REYES National Director for Legal Aid EVP ROAN I. LIBARIOS GOV. MA. MILAGROS N. FERAN-CAYOSA EVP ROAN I. LIBARIOS GOV. MA. MILAGROS N. FERNAN-CAYOSA GOV. ERWIN M. FORTUNATO GOV. AMADOR Z. TOLENTINO, JR.

2.

Amendments to IBP By-Laws

GOV. AMADOR Z. TOLENTINO, JR. Chairman Committee on Revision of By-Laws

Open Forum Referendum on CLAS Reading of Resolutions Adjournment

Introduction of Guest of Honor and Speaker

GOV. FERDINAND Y. MICLAT Central Luzon Region

Address

HON. FELICIANO R. BELMONTE, JR. Speaker H0use of Representatives

Closing Remarks

GOV. ROAN I. LIBARIOS Executive Vice President and Incoming National President (2011-2013)

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12:00 NN 1:00 P.M.

LUNCH AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Recessional ATTYS. __________________________ Master of Ceremonies -END-

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