1.)What is the lawyers duty to the opposing counsel?

He should treat his opponent with dignity and civility

He should use only language as befitting an advocate
He should not resort to personalities and should avoid personal peculiarities and
idiosyncrasies of his opposing counsel

2.) what is the concept of the IBP?

It is an official unification of the entire lawyer population, in order that all persons admitted ti the
practice of law shall comply with their duties under oath.
Membership in the IBP is mandatory
3.)what are the objectives of the IBP?

To evaluate the standards of the legal profession

To improve administration of justice
To enable the bar to discharge its public responsibility effectively

4.)what kind of organization is the IBP an what is the term of office of its officers?
It is a non partisan and nonprofit organization. Its officials has a term of 2 years
5.) who are not qualified for election or appointment in the IBP?
Lawyers holding elective, judicial, quasi judicial or prosecutor office
in the government or any political subdivision or instrumentality thereof
6.) what is the first and foremost duty of a lawyer to the society?

To maintain allegiance to the republic of the Philippines

To uphold the constitution
And obey the laws of the land

7.)what is bar matter no. 850?

Mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) august 8, 2000
Adopting the rules on the continuing legal education for the members of the IBP
8.)what are the MCLE completion requirements?
Unless exempted, members under rule 7, shall complete every 3 years atleast 36 hours of
continuing legal education at atleast 36 hours if continuing legal education

9.) is a director of the PCSO allowed to accept employment as counsel for a lotto outlet in his
home province?
No, public officials and employees during their incumbency cannot accept employment as
counsel , in any private enterprise regulated, supervised or licensed by their office unless
expressly allowed by law
10.) may a PCSO director recommend a lawyer from his office to be a consultant for the lotto
outlet in metro manila?
He cannot recommend any person to any position, in a private enterprise which has a regular or
pendinf official transaction with their office
11.) what is the lawyers duty to defend indigent litigants?
To represent the poor and under privileged in pursuing their claim or depending on their rights
12.) which court has the inherent power to discipline members of the legal profession ?
The supreme court has the inherent power to discipline the members of the legal profession
concomitant with its power to admit the members
13.)which courts may also exercise disciplinary powers over lawyers? Purpose?
The CA and the RTC may discipline lawyers but the orders of the said courts are appealable to
the SC
The purpose is to encourage the lawyers to comply with the rules of legal ethics and protect the
public from unscrupulous lawyers
14.) what are the grounds for disciplinary action?
Sec 27 rule 138 of rules of court provides that a lawyer may be suspended or disbarred through

Deceit
Malpractice
Gross misconduct in office
Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude
Grossly immoral conduct.
Violation of the lawyers oath
Willful disobedience of court order
Corruptly appearing as lawyer for a party without authority to do so
Ambulance chasing

15.) what are the exceptions so that a lawyer will not get disbarred or suspended in his private
capacity?

If the misconduct is so gross as to show him to be wanting in moral character, honesty, probity
and demeanor
16.) who may initiate proceedings for disciplinary action against any lawyer?
Through the IBP board of Governors moto propio ,Or upon referral by the SC or by the Board of
offices of an IBP chapter.
17.) what is the burden of proof in administrative proceedings, reason?
Clear and convincing evidence, because the profession of an atty is acquired after a long and
laborious study. To deprive him of such honored station in life would result in irreparable injury,
and thus must require proof of the highest degree
18.) what is the purpose of disbarment?
To protect the courts and the public from members of the BAR who have become unit or
unworthy to be part of the esteemed and noble profession.