Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
BAR MATTER NO.1696
Re: Letter of Atty. Manuel J. Laserna Jr.
Campaign to Introduce Certain Amendment
To Rule 139-A
MANIFESTATION
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), thru the undersigned counsel, respectfully manifests that the proposals of Atty. Manuel J. Laserna, Jr., subject of the above-captioned Bar Matter, were included as part of the agenda of the regular meeting of the Board of Governors held last March 26, 2009 in Bacolod City. (Attached is a copy of the said agenda of the Board of Governors’ meeting held last March 26, 2009).
However, due to lack of time, the matter was merely noted by the members of the Board. The matter, however, will be included in the agenda of the next Board Meeting which has been set for May 15, 2009 in Manila.
Respectfully submitted.
Pasig City for Manila, April 17, 2009.
INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES
IBP Building
#15 Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center
Pasig City
PACIFICO A. AGABIN
General Counsel
Roll of Attorney No. 16609/06/07/61
IBP Lifetime Member No. 251
PTR No. 1576217/01/12/09/Makati
MCLE Exempt
c/o Agabin Versola Hermoso Law Office
26/F Pacific star Building
Gil Puyat Ave., cor. Makati Avenue
Makati City
RODOLFO G. URBIZTONDO
Deputy General Counsel &
Chief Staff
Roll No. 20531/1965
IBP Lifetime Roll No. 02921/Pangasinan Chapter
PTR No. 1149148/1-6-09
MCLE Compliance II- 0015625
Copy furnished:
By personal service:
Atty. Ma. Cristina B. Layusa
Deputy Clerk of Court and Bar Confidant
Supreme Court
Manila
By registered mail:
Atty. Manuel J. Laserna Jr.
Laserna Cueva-Mercader & Associates Law Offices
Unit 15, Star Arcade, C.V. Starr Ave.
Philamlife Village, Las Pinas City
Atty. Antonio Manzano
Chairman, Las Pinas City Bar Association
Unit 15, Star Arcade, C.V. Starr Ave.
Philamlife Village, Las Pinas City
EXPLANATION
The undersigned counsel respectfully manifests that the forgoing compliance is being served by registered mail due to time constraint and distance between the places of service.
PACIFICO A. AGABIN
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INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES
Dona Julia Vargas Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
March 26, 2009 – 3:00 P.M.
Bacolod Pavillon Hotel & Resort, Bacolod City
A G E N D A
I. Fellowship
II. Opening Prayers
III. Signing of the National Anthem/IBP March
IV. Call to Order
V. Proof of Notice/Quorum
VI. Approval of Minutes No. XVIII-03-2009 of the Regular Meeting held on 20 February 2009 (See pages 01 to 08 of Folder)
VII. President’s Report
VII.1. Report of the President’s activities (See page 09 of Folder)
VII.2. National Convention of Lawyers
VIII. Report of the Executive Vice President & Southern Luzon Governor
IX. Report of the Board of Governors
IX.1. Northern Luzon
IX.2. Central Luzon
IX.3. Greater Manila
IX.4. Bicolandia
IX.5. Eastern Visayas
IX.6. Western Visayas
IX.7. Eastern Mindanao
IX.8. Western Mindanao
X. Treasurer’s Report (For distribution)
XI. Legal Aid Report
XII. Executive Director’s Report
XIII. Other Matters
XIII.1. Bar Matter 1696 – Re: Letter of Atty. Manuel J. Laserna Jr., re Campaign to Introduce Certain Amendment to Rule 139-A (See pages 10 to 13 of Folder)
XIII.2. Bar Matter No. 2012 – Re: Proposed Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service for Practicing Lawyers (See pages 14 to 16 of Folder)
XIII.3. Election Protest – Re: In the Matter of Protest on the election of Officers of IBP Manila Chapter 1 (See pages 17 to 33 of Folder)
XIII.4. Resolution No. 2009-03 of the IBP of Misamis Occidental Chapter – Re: Resolution informing the IBP National of the Notarial Commission granted to incumbent register of deeds Atty. Eduardo Daral of Misamis Occidental and requesting for proper representation with the Land Registration Authority (See pages 34 of Folder)
XIII.5. Resolution confirming the official signatories of the IBP in transactions with the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (See pages 35 to 36 of Folder)
XIII.6. Engineering and architectural plans of Rizal Chapter (See pages 37 to 38 of Folder)
XIII.7. Authority for Cebu and Cebu City Chapters to file an ejectment case against concessionaire of leased area in the IBP Cebu Building.
XIII.8. Verified petition for retirement from membership in the IBP of Atty. Mario C. Martinez, member of IBP PPLM Chapter. Atty. Martinez is 78 years of age and fully paid up to CY 2009. (See pages 39 to 47 of Folder)
XIII.9. Verified petition for retirement from membership in the IBP of Atty. Manuel M. Garcia, member of IBP Makati Chapter. Atty. Garcia is 76 years of age and fully paid up to CY 2009. (See pages 39 to 47 of Folder)
XIV. Adjournment
