Abejo-Wong Law Office

03/09/2026

01/06/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟕𝟔, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Declaring Wednesday, 17 June 2026, a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Lapu-Lapu

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/DAcs4E

05/05/2026

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: DECLARATION OF SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAYS

I wish to inform everyone that Malacañan Palace has officially issued Proclamation No. 1238, declaring May 6 to May 8, 2026, as Special (Non-Working) Days in the City of Lapu-Lapu and the Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu.

This declaration comes as our city prepares to host the delegates of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. This measure is being implemented by the national government to prioritize the following:

• Public Safety: To allow our security forces to properly secure the participants and venues of this significant international event.
• Traffic Management: To alleviate road congestion and ensure smooth mobility for both delegates and residents during the summit.

As we welcome the leaders of Southeast Asia to our shores, I ask for your continued cooperation and support. Let us work together to show the global community the excellence, discipline, and warm hospitality that define our city.

Please be guided accordingly and plan your activities for these dates.

07/03/2026

Dearest gentle reader,

Today presents an alignment worthy of note. Three meaningful occasions, to wit:

1. International Women's Day
2. Anniversary of this Law Office/Law Firm and
3. Birthday of Atty Abejo-Wong

It is at this juncture that this author wishes to raise a glass to those at the forefront, steadfast beside and even those quietly behind. To the ton, gratitude is owed for letting us continue to uphold integrity and dignity of the legal profession.

03/03/2026

01/03/2026

31/01/2026

The has approved the Proposed Amendments to the Guidelines on the Conduct of Videoconferencing.

The Guidelines shall take effect on February 16, 2026, 15 days following its posting on the Supreme Court and OCA websites.

The Guidelines expand the definition of “overseas venues,” which now covers “Philippine consulates and embassies, other Philippine government offices abroad, other places allowed under applicable bilateral or multilateral agreements, and any other venue authorized by the Supreme Court for videoconferencing from abroad.” [Section 2(j), Part 1]

Section 4, Part 2 of the Guidelines details how videoconferencing is initiated:

“In civil and criminal cases, the parties, through their counsel, individually or jointly, may, by written or oral motion, move that they be allowed to participate via videoconferencing.

“In criminal cases, a motion to participate via videoconferencing shall be accompanied by a waiver of the right of the accused to meet witnesses face to face when the videoconferencing specifically involves the confrontation of a witness.

“Videoconferencing shall be the preferred mode in cases involving PDLs and CICL at all stages of the proceedings.

“It shall also be the preferred mode for arraignment, bail hearings, and hearings involving minor incidents of other accused, such as, but not limited to, clarificatory hearings, compliance hearings, and other similar ancillary matters where the presence of the accused is not necessary, unless the court deems it appropriate for the accused to appear in person.

“For a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of cases, the court may, on its own instance, order that the proceedings be conducted through videoconferencing at any or all stages”

Copies of the Guidelines are available at:

Supreme Court website:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf

Office of the Court Administrator website:https://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf