28/08/2026
On 27 August 2026, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Manila II, Manila III, and Manila IV Chapters joined the IBP Nationwide Synchronized Jail Decongestion Activity, in solidarity with IBP Chapters across the country and in partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Held at the Manila City Jail – Female Dormitory, the activity brought volunteer lawyers directly to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to provide legal consultation and assistance, review their cases, and help identify appropriate legal remedies that may facilitate the just and timely disposition of their cases.
Among those who participated in and supported the activity were IBP Greater Manila Region Governor Atty. Ma. Elena Go Francisco, IBP Manila III Chapter President Atty. Maribeth E. Cacho-Pilimpinas, and IBP Manila II Chapter President Atty. Orlalyn F. Suarez-Fetesio, together with officers and volunteer lawyers from the participating Manila Chapters.
More than a nationwide undertaking, the synchronized jail decongestion activity reflects the IBP’s continuing commitment to ensuring that access to justice reaches even those behind bars. Every legal consultation, case review, and act of volunteer service brings us closer to a justice system where no person is forgotten and where the rights and dignity of every individual remain protected.
The IBP Manila Chapters remain steadfast in advancing meaningful legal aid and working hand in hand with government institutions toward the humane and effective administration of justice.
Justice Beyond Bars. Hope. Dignity. Freedom. ⚖️