13/06/2025
“Serve the people.” such is among the calls for the 2020/2021 Bar Exam Passers.
Three years have passed since we signed the roll of attorneys and became full-pledged lawyer. In that time, I have tried my best to live by those words.
Fresh from the bar, I chose not the high-rises or corporate boards, but home—San Marcelino. I returned not for comfort, but for purpose. I became a notary public, bringing legal services closer to my fellow Marcelineans.
Soon after, I joined the Public Attorney’s Office. The courtroom became a second home, and the faces of my indigent clients—a reminder of why I chose this path. I visited police stations to check on persons under PNP custody. I entered the gates of BJMP facilities to speak with those awaiting justice. I sat with the poor, the forgotten, the accused—and listened.
During my pregnancy, I tried to continue my duties as if nothing had changed. I worked long hours, assisted clients, appeared in court. I wanted to do it all—for the people, for the profession, for the promise I had made.
But life, as it does, tested me. In the pursuit of public service, I almost lost what mattered most.
I tried to be everything to everyone, until my body began to protest. I almost suffered a miscarriage. The thought of losing our firstborn broke me in a way no courtroom defeat ever could. I realized then that being strong doesn’t always mean pushing through. Sometimes, it means stepping back. It was the hardest decision, but also the most necessary one.
So I did. I took a pause—not from the mission, but from the pace. I chose life. I chose my child.
Three years in, I am still answering the call. Maybe in different ways now—more quietly, more carefully—but still with the same heart.
I carry with me the voices of those I’ve helped, the lessons from every courtroom battle, and the quiet strength of motherhood. I am a lawyer. I am a mother. I am a servant of the people.
And I am just getting started.
Cheers to three incredible years in the legal profession — growing, learning, advocating, and making a difference. Here’s to the journey so far and the road ahead! 🍻
