Atty. ABDJ

✨ i passed the 2025 bar examinations ✨ ✨ i took my oath and signed the roll✨

@AttyMoonChild ty sib. april 9 lang ako nagbayad and printed na status. so baka june pa akin.

@atty_jr Printed lang din nakalagay sa akin. Then kaninang umaga, nag viber ang LBC na may for delivery ako. March 18 ako nag bayad for my ID.

After almost 2 mos, dumating na ang aking IBP ID! My golly! Bakit kailangan abutin ng ganito katagal?!

Facebook post ni Dean Mel Sta. Maria: CAN ANY SENATOR BE ARRESTED INSIDE THE SENATE PREMISES FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY? YES. The reasons can easily by explained. FIRST. Is the Senate building being rented? If yes, then the people are paying for the rental. Is the Senate building owned by the government? If yes, then it belongs to the People. There is no law expressly making the premises of the senate a safe haven for fugitives or those charged with the commission of a crime. SECOND. No senator has any proprietary interest in that building. No senator owns it. It is not a fortress designed to protect erring people from authorities or a foreign embassy where Philippine Law has waived jurisdiction. A criminal or a fugitive from justice can be arrested inside the building. THIRD. A senator is only immune from arrest while the Senate is in session and if the penalty of the alleged crime is below six (6) years imprisonment. According to Republic Act No. 9851, crime against humanity where death occured is punishable by reclusion perpetua ( 40 years). FOURTH. Republic Act No. 9851 provides that the Philippines can allow an international tribunal to investigate or try a persons charged of crime against humanity if it is already investigating or trying such persons and, if need be, deliver the said persons to the tribunal. ( Section 17) . This is in accordance with the generally accepted principle of law declaring that crime against humanity is a universal crime. By the way, generally accepted principles of law according to our constitution are adopted by our country as part of the law of the land. FIFTH. The warrant of arrest of the ICC is valid. The bill of rights of the Constitution provides that no one can be arrested without a warrant of arrest issued by a judge. The word "judge" is not qualified and hence it can refer to a local judge or a foreign judge whose jurisdiction the Philippines has accepted. SIXTH. Crime against Humanity involves an international element where the Executive Department must be given the greatest respect in its determination and enforcement. Foreign policy, peace and order, apprehension of a fugitive are executive functions. The Legislature should not interfere in the performance of such executive functions as this would violate the separation of powers. SEVENTH. NBI personnel are within their rights to run after a fugitive from justice or persons charged with a crime. Also, there is a presumption of regularity of government enforcements. EIGHT. The Senate must NOT coddle and protect a fugitive. That is obstruction of justice. No one is above the law. NINTH. There is no law expressly providing a so-called " Senate Protective-Custody" as an exemption to the enforcement of a warrant of arrest. TENTH. Unless stopped by the Supreme Court, the enforcement of a valid arrest must proceed. No one is above the law.

@avocateleclerc nsa PAO ka sib? pano mag apply?😅

Ang hirap pala trabaho ng mga PAO lawyers.

To whom it may concern as copied from Taiwo Aromolarn on LinkedIn. 6 authorities every trial lawyer should cram (unless you enjoy being embarrassed in court) 1. 7UP Bottling Company v Abiola & Sons (1995); N.A.A v Orjiakor (1998) When to use it: Respondent’s Counsel tries to announce appearance in an ex-parte application. Your objection: “My Lord, this is an ex-parte application. Only the applicant can address the Court. There is no respondent before this Honourable Court. Even where the respondent is present, he can only be seen, not heard.” Hint: This applies to lawyers “watching brief” too. 2. FRN v Bafarawa & Ors (2016) When to use it: Court refuses leave to amend your processes Your response: “My Lord, the object of the Court is to decide the rights of parties and not to punish for mistakes. We respectfully submit that this amendment is not a matter of favour or grace since it is neither fraudulent nor intended to overreach.” 3. Yunusa v Kano State (2022) (CA) When to use it: Opponent complains of irregularity after responding. You respond: “My Lord, the applicant seems to have lost sight of the fact that by filing a Reply on points of law to our so-called irregular counter-affidavit, he is deemed to have acquiesced and waived his right to argue against it. He cannot now approbate and reprobate.” 4. Dantile v APC & Ors (2020) (CA); Ekpoudom v APC & Anor (2020) (CA) When to use it: Opposing counsel argues that your exhibits are uncertified You respond: “My lord, it is trite law that documents attached or exhibited in the affidavit form part of the evidence adduced by the deponent. The issue of whether or not they are certified does not arise anymore.” 5. Nwankwo v Yar’Adua (2010) When to use it: An opponent fails to contest a fact that you adduced in evidence You respond: “My lord, it settled law that where a party neglects to contest an issue, it is deemed conceded. It is too late in the day for Counsel to raise it at this stage. It’s clearly an afterthought!” 6. Bode Thomas v FJSC (2016) SC; Maja v Samouris (2002) SC. When to use it: You cited the wrong law OR You mistakenly brought an application under the wrong section. Your response: “My noble lord, we apologize for the unfortunate oversight on our part. However, law is made for man and not man for the law. Your Lordship is clothed with extant powers to grant this order so long as there exists a rule of law which can back up our motion… May we refer the court to [now, cite the appropriate law]” Bonus tip: Get a book and start compiling your practice notes using these cases. Lawyers, which of these stood out to you? __ Save for later. Repost to help other lawyers.

Your law degree can take you far beyond the courtroom. I say it every single time, and I will keep saying it. Walking away from litigation doesn’t mean your law degree was wasted. Legal training has value far beyond the courtroom in boardrooms, compliance units, regulatory teams, and strategy sessions. Rethink the assumption that law equals court. Keep an eye on graduate trainee programmes. Position yourself for compliance and regulatory work. Build a credible, visible presence, especially on LinkedIn. Don’t wait until you feel completely ready to explore alternatives. A law degree can lead into banking, energy, fintech, consulting, policy, and technology. But many never discover that because they stop looking before they’ve really started. Beyond the courtroom, that’s not just a phrase. It’s a direction worth taking seriously.

For this year's Bar Examination, Bar Bulletin No. 1, s. 2026, expressly states that the bar questions shall integrate contemporary issues and technology-related legal matters. In this lecture, I've covered these concepts. youtu.be/vbOAH-4DQEU?si…

PRAYING FOR A BETTER JOB WITH SOOOOO MUCH BETTER SALARY. MANIFESTING THIS HAPPENS BEFORE THE END OF MAY. AMEN 🙏

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I RECENTLY HEARD A STATEMENT THAT SAID…“IN THE MORNING WHEN I WAKE UP, I ASK GOD TO GET IN MY HEAD BEFORE I DO.” BEST ADVICE EVER!!! Start the day with God!

If your father or mother is above 67, please pause and read this slowly. At that age, life begins to feel different for them. The world moves faster, but their bodies move slower. The things they once did effortlessly now require effort. Their strength is not what it used to be, and even if they don’t say it, they feel it. What they need now is not pressure. Not stress. Not arguments about money or past mistakes. They need stability. They need reassurance. They need to feel safe. If they have savings, protect it. This is not the stage for risky investments or “let’s try this opportunity.” It is the stage for preservation. Capital safety matters more than high returns. Peace of mind matters more than profit. If they depend on you financially, don’t see it as a burden. See it as a privilege. The same hands that once carried you are now weaker. The same voices that defended you now speak softer. Support them with dignity, not pity. And beyond money, give them something deeper. Call them without being in a hurry. Sit with them without checking your phone every two minutes. Let them repeat stories you’ve heard before. One day, you will wish to hear those stories again. At 67 and above, what they truly fear is not death. It is loneliness. It is feeling forgotten. Take care of their health. Help them organize their documents. Make sure they are not being financially manipulated. Protect them from stress. But most importantly, protect their heart. Because one day, the chair they sit on will be empty. And no amount of money will buy back one more conversation.

If you have absolutely no idea what to do during your first hearing, you are in for a surprise. But just get on with it and watch what other lawyers do. Mind you, it gets much easier once you start. A big kudos for those without mentors during their first appearance and survived!

@LOUyer2025 Congrats, Atty!

I got the job! Thank you, Lord 😭😭😭

For newly admitted lawyers who feel lost, have a sense of purpose and you will find your way. It could be a promotion to partnership, a judicial appointment, directorship, etc. But know that feeling lost this early is ok. We’ve all been through that so no worries.

@2025Finally Buti kpa sib. Congrats!

@atty_jr Meron na ako sib hehe

First sahod as a lawyer today. Thank You Lord, palagi.

@attymilkshake Same atty. May deadline ba?

Kaway kaway sa wala pang pambayad ng IBP dues 😢