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PAO sets in motion SC ruling on conflict of interest issue

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has issued an office order directing all of its lawyers to comply with section 22, Canon III of the...

PAO vows to abide by SC decision on CPRA ‘conflict of interest’ issue

The Public Attorney’s Office on Thursday vowed to adhere with the Supreme Court (SC) resolution allowing two public defenders to represent the accused and...

PAO maintains 2022 purchase of P3.31m office supplies aboveboard

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Monday denied any irregularity in the procurement of P3.31 million worth of office supplies in 2022. PAO chief Persida...

PAO asks SC for ruling on lawyers’ conflicts

The Public Attorney’s Office has reiterated its “humble and respectful” call to the Supreme Court to review and delete a newly approved provision of...

PNP: No directive to red-tag PAO lawyer in CARAGA

The Philippine National Police has denied red-tagging the Public Attorney’s Office for extending aid to suspected rebels. PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., in a...

PAO tells SC: Craft Lapid Law IRR

The Public Attorney’s Office fears for a worst-case scenario to the entire Philippine justice system due to a delay in the disposition and congestion...

HIV patient seeks to revive case vs. dentists

An HIV patient from Makati City is asking the Supreme Court (SC) to review the dismissal of a six-year-old “dental discrimination” case filed against...

PAO working to decongest women’s jails

To decongest jails in Metro Manila, the Public Attorney’s Office has resumed regular visitations at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory. “Through this, our lawyers...

Cops need retraining on anti-terrorism law—PAO

Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta on Tuesday called for a retooling of policemen on the provisions of Republic Act 11479 or the...

PAO looks forward to move HQ to QC

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) is hoping to transfer to a building of its own at a 5,175-square-meter property at the National Government Center...

PAO opens doors for lawyer-members of LGBTQIA+

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) welcomes the recruitment of lawyers and other personnel who are members of the LGBTQIA+. “I have opened the door to...

PAO conducts autopsy of child linked to Dengvaxia

Cebu—The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Tuesday conducted an autopsy on the remains of a 12-year-old boy whose death was linked to the Dengvaxia...

Hazing suspects to be included in immigration list

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking the assistance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to place on the immigration watchlist the hazing suspects...

PAO lawyers acquit more than 26K cases in 2022

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) was able to secure the acquittal of 26,393 indigent clients in various courts in 2022. PAO chief Persida Acosta credited...
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