13/06/2026
Taking a breathtaking pause in my “sanctum” before another milestone. ⚖️✨
Dressed in my black Filipiniana gown with pristine white trimmings, I take a quiet, deeply reflective breath beside this massive, intensely emotional painting of Lady Justice.
What makes this piece so profoundly beautiful is that it was passionately crafted by my only daughter, Jamie-Ann Chloe of Infinite Ridge. To see the ultimate symbol of my profession envisioned through the creative eyes of my own child provides an irreplaceable sense of inspiration as I continue my legal journey.⚖
Standing here in the very sanctum of the law office that my family and I so lovingly built, I reflect on the profound weight of the title I now hold.😇
And as I prepare to take on bigger roles and heavier responsibilities with each passing day, I fully embrace the onus probandi – the burden of proof – not just in the courtroom, but in proving every day that excellence and empathy can beautifully coexist. For me, the law is not merely a rigid set of rules, but a living, breathing instrument to uplift others.
From the quiet of my office, the evening transitioned into an absolute whirlwind of pride and joy as I arrived at Roy’s Hotel Bacolod.☺️
Stepping into the venue – not to watch from the sidelines, but to officially take my solemn oath and be inducted as a bona fide member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines - Negros Occidental Chapter – felt surreal as I mark yet another milestone in my professional life, adding confirmation to the glorious realization of a lifelong dream, built on unyielding faith and immense sacrifice.
The absolute pinnacle of this unforgettable night was the profound honor of sharing a photo with Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, the visionary Chair of our 2025 Bar Examinations, our Bar Mom.🥰
Looking at our wide, radiant smiles captured together, the Bar Mom and me – one of her Bar Babies, my heart overflows with gratitude; to stand beside the very Justice who spearheaded the grueling exams that tested our grit is a moment I will cherish forever.
And amidst the beautiful chaos of the celebration, I just had to pause for a quick selfie – a quiet, personal reminder to myself of the pure, raw happiness of this hard-earned milestone.
Surrounded by the memories of my daughter's art, the warmth of my new colleagues, and the boundless love of my family, I am reminded of my true raison d'être. The law is my profession, but my family is my absolute foundation.👪⚖👪
Amidst all these, it is with great humility I realize: in the grand jurisprudence of life, our greatest legacy is not found in the arguments we win, but in the compassion we share and the people who stand by us. Justice may be blind, but love is the sine qua non – the absolutely indispensable condition – that gives our profession its true vision and our hearts their truest joy. To practice law is to joyfully seek balance – ensuring that while we weigh the scales of justice out in the world, we never lose sight of the warmth and truth waiting for us at home!⚖🫂
Here’s to new beginnings, broken glass ceilings, and the relentless pursuit of what is right! 🙌🥂⚖
Thank you so much Lord!!!🙏❤🙏 To God be the Glory!!!🙏🙏🙏
