ABCollege Legal Aid Center

27/05/2026

24/05/2026

Happy World Turtle Day!
Say no to single use plastics..

🌊🐢 Today, May 23, we celebrate World Turtle Day — a reminder to protect our oceans and preserve marine life for future generations. Every turtle saved is a step toward a healthier planet.

Let’s do our part by keeping our seas clean and choosing sustainable habits. 🌍💙
🚫 Say NO to single-use plastics.
♻️ Reduce waste. Reuse more. Protect marine life.

14/05/2026

A milestone worth celebrating for the Andres Bonifacio College Legal Aid Center! ⚖️✨

Today, we proudly celebrate the FIRST WIN of the Andres Bonifacio College Legal Aid Center after attaining a favorable outcome in an Illegal Dismissal Case filed before the National Labor Relations Commission – SRAB IX.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our Law Student Practitioners — Merlie Cadano, Maureen Laguradia, and Manuelle Quennie Talamo — together with the invaluable assistance of Novah Asentista and Fraehl Fernandez.

Most importantly, this success would not have been possible without the unwavering guidance and strong mentorship of our supervising lawyers, Atty. Maria Cheryl Angela Q. Pacatang-Barbaso and Atty. Bryne Angelo Brillantes, whose leadership continues to inspire future advocates of justice.

This victory is more than just a favorable decision — it represents the very heart of clinical legal education: service, compassion, and the pursuit of justice for those who need it most.

May this be the first of many victories for the Andres Bonifacio College Legal Aid Center as we continue our mission of bringing legal aid closer to the community and shaping future lawyers grounded in competence, integrity, and public service.

Padayon sa pagserbisyo. Padayon sa hustisya. 💜⚖️

13/05/2026

Future lawyers. Real impact. Greener communities.🍃

On May 12, 2026, the ABC School of Law Clinical Legal Education (CLEP) LSPs, together with the esteemed supervising lawyers Atty. Bryne Angelo Brillantes and Atty. Kevin James Limbaga, proudly participated in the 2nd Quarter Management Board Meeting of the Dapitan City Marine Protected Area Network (DCMPAN) for the endorsement of the proposed Green Belt Zone Ordinance, an initiative aimed at protecting and preserving mangrove ecosystems in Dapitan City.

The proposal has now been endorsed to the local legislative body for approval.

This is a proof that legal education is not only about knowing the law, but also about using it to protect what matters, including our mangroves. 🌿

06/05/2026

Theory in Practice: The ABCollege Legal Aid Center in Action 🏛️

Our JD2 students are officially putting their Rule 138-A Level 1 Certifications to work. Recently, two teams of practitioners finalized critical filings—a Memorandum on Partial Appeal and an Appellee’s Memorandum—for an illegal dismissal case currently before the NLRC.

Under the mentorship of Atty. Maria Cheryl Angela Pacatang-Barbaso and Atty. Kevin James Limbaga, these students are gaining invaluable "feet-on-the-ground" experience in legal research and drafting.

This is the essence of the Revised Law Student Practice Rule: empowering students to represent the marginalized while sharpening the skills they will need as future members of the Bar. At ABC, justice is not just a concept we study; it’s a service we provide ⚖️

25/03/2026

In honor of National Women’s Month, the Law Student Practitioners of the ABC School of Law under the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP), with the guidance of Atty. Bryne Angelo Brillantes, Supervising Lawyer, in proud partnership with the IBP Zamboanga del Norte Chapter, represented by Atty. Rigo Andrino, IBP President, and the Local Government Unit of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, headed by Hon. Ismael A. Rengquijo, Jr., successfully conducted a specialized Symposium on the VAW-C Law (R.A. 9262) and the Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313).

Held on March 19, 2026, this initiative aimed to bridge the gap between legal theory and community awareness. Our student practitioners and guest experts delved into the crucial protections provided under the law, emphasizing that safety both in private homes and public spaces is a fundamental right, not a privilege.

Key Highlights of the Symposium:

Speaker: Joselito Antoque, Jr., Understanding R.A. 9262: A deep dive into protecting women and children from various forms of violence.

Speaker: Faith Enero, Defining Safe Spaces: Unpacking the Bawal Bastos Law to combat gender-based sexual harassment in streets, workplaces, educational institutions and online.

20/03/2026

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07/03/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

The Andres Bonifacio College School of Law - JD 2 Students, with the guidance of Atty. Maria Cheryl Angela Pacatang-Barbaso, successfully conducted an advocacy event on 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 at Katipunan National High School on March 7, 2026.

It was an inspiring morning filled with vital discussions, community engagement, and a shared commitment to fostering a safer, more informed society.

The sessions featured:
• HIV Awareness – Breaking the stigma with Dr. Benson D. Panaguiton.
• The Magna Carta of Women – Understanding women's fundamental rights with Gerardo H. Campos.
• The Anti-VAWC Act of 2004 – Strengthening protection against violence with Novah Jean Asentista.

A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers, the faculty and staff of Katipunan National High School, and most importantly, the Senior High School Alternative Learning System (ALS) students of Katipunan National High School who joined us with such passion and curiosity.

06/03/2026

In celebration of Women's Month, the ABC School of Law Legal Aid Center is proud to present an empowering advocacy event: "𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒: 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔"

This initiative highlights the importance of education, protection, and empowerment in building a community that respects and upholds the dignity and rights of every woman.

📆Event Details:
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Katipunan National High School

Together, we advance awareness, equality, and justice for women.

13/02/2026