15/09/2026
A TIME FOR EVERYTHING… ⚖️
Being a lawyer is more than a profession. It is a service to mankind.
I still remember what our Dean told us when we passed the Bar. He said he was very happy because he knew that, as lawyers, we would now have the opportunity to help many—especially the oppressed, the lowly, and the less fortunate.
Those words have stayed with me.
I have always believed that becoming a lawyer is neither an accident nor simply a matter of luck. There is a greater purpose behind this calling. We are given the opportunity to do something meaningful—not only for ourselves and our families, but also for others and for our country.
But with the privilege of being called a lawyer comes a greater responsibility.
We are expected to uphold high standards of integrity, morality, and professionalism. We are defenders of justice and officers of the court. We must remain faithful to the law, respectful of the institutions we serve, and steadfast in protecting the rights of those who seek our help.
Above all, we owe our clients competence, diligence, loyalty, and utmost faithfulness. Their trust is never something we should take lightly.
There is indeed a time for everything—a time to learn, a time to struggle, a time to succeed, and a time to use what we have learned in the service of others.
The title “Attorney” is not merely something placed before our names. It carries with it a duty, a responsibility, and a calling to serve.
⚖️ Proud to be a lawyer. Proud to serve. Proud to be a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
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