For the second straight year, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Quezon City (IBP-QC) chapter won top honors, including Best Chapter, at the 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City.
IBP-QC received top recognition for its programs and services at the IBP Governor’s Ball on January 31. This recognition included the coveted Best Chapter in the Mega Chapter category.
Likewise, IBP-QC’s Legal Aid program, service, and flagship activity, “Justice on the Move Barangay Legal Aid Caravan,” topped their respective categories, while its program for Indigenous Peoples was also awarded the best in its category.
The chapter’s campaign against unauthorized notarial practices—which resulted in the arrest of fake notaries public—was also cited as the best anti-corruption program for the year.
“Winning Best Chapter in two consecutive National Conventions is an extraordinary achievement that solidifies IBP-QC’s position as a leader in the legal community. More than just an accolade, this back-to-back victory is a testament to the chapter’s enduring mission to serve justice, empower communities, and uphold the rule of law,” IBP-QC president lawyer Melissa R. Encanto-Tagarda said.
“IBP QC’s triumph in Cebu City is a victory not only for its members but for the entire Quezon City community and beyond. As the chapter continues to spearhead groundbreaking programs, its unwavering dedication to legal service and excellence remains an inspiration for IBP chapters nationwide,” she added.