CJ Moran Community Legal Assistance Office

𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌-𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓

As Academic Year 2025-2026 comes to a close, the Saint Louis University School of Law Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (SLU CJMM CLAO) proudly presents its Term-End Report – a reflection of a year marked by service, advocacy, learning, and access to justice.

From free legal aid services and community outreach programs to seminars, webinars, client representations, partnerships, and the continuous development of our Law Student Practitioners, this report captures the collective efforts of our officers, members, supervising lawyers, and partners in advancing our commitment to public service.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of every volunteer, officer, Law Student Practitioner, supervising lawyers, hub partners, and community partner who shared in our vision of making the law more accessible to those who need it most.

We invite you to browse through our Term-End Report and celebrate with us the milestones, lessons, and impact of this remarkable year.

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𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 — 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

On April 21, 2026, the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) of Saint Louis University School of Law served as a resource speaker at Project Horizon: Stretching the Skyline, held at the UP Baguio Institute of Management Plaza and organized by the Rotaract Club of UP Baguio.

Under the supervision of Atty. Jezreel Llanes, the activity aimed to strengthen awareness among graduating students and faculty members on essential labor-related matters. Discussions focused on labor rights and obligations, workplace safety standards, and grievance mechanisms to help participants better understand their roles, responsibilities, and legal protections in the professional setting.

The session was delivered by Law Student Practitioners Frank Almora (Level 2) and Maximine Santiago (Level 1), who shared practical legal insights and engaged participants through an interactive question-and-answer segment addressing workplace concerns and labor-related issues.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭

In a proactive effort to champion safe and respectful professional environments, the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) successfully conducted a Zoom webinar titled “Understanding Workplace Rights: Legal Awareness on the Safe Spaces Act and Anti-Sexual Harassment Act,” on April 30, 2026. The event brought together personnel from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manaoag, Pangasinan, and Legal Practicum Students from the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Law.

Under the supervision of Atty. Arvin John Itliong, Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) took the lead as facilitators, delivering comprehensive and engaging presentations detailing prohibited acts, mandated reporting mechanisms, and accessible legal remedies. The discussions centered on the landmark provisions of Republic Act No. 11313 (The Safe Spaces Act) and Republic Act No. 7877 (The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995)—two foundational laws dedicated to upholding human dignity, equality, and security in the workplace.

The initiative underscored the critical role of continuous legal education in fostering accountability. Recognizing the diverse employment landscapes within local governance, the webinar specifically aimed to deepen the understanding of rights and responsibilities among regular, Job Order (JO), and Contract of Service (COS) workers, offering practical insights into workplace protections and real-world applications.

By bridging the gap between legal theory and community practice, this collaborative effort reaffirmed a shared commitment to cultivating safe, inclusive, and rights-based workplaces. It marks another significant stride for both CJMM CLAO and LGU Manaoag in empowering individuals to defend their dignity and actively promote a culture of respect across all professional spheres.

Catch the highlights in this short video by clicking this link: https://youtube.com/shorts/HzkfpEt7LIU

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

On May 8, 2026, the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) successfully conducted a webinar titled “Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace: Legal Awareness on Workers’ Rights and Institutional Responsibilities” for the personnel of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manaoag, Pangasinan. Held via Zoom, the initiative focused on raising legal awareness regarding mental health rights, workplace well-being, and the institutional obligations of employers to cultivate psychologically safe work environments.

The webinar comprehensively tackled the legal and policy frameworks governing workplace mental health, with a particular emphasis on Republic Act No. 11036 (The Mental Health Act) and relevant labor policies designed to prevent discrimination. The first lecture highlighted the core rights of workers and institutional duties, while the second lecture offered a distinct legal perspective on employer obligations, workplace support mechanisms, and practical strategies for building healthy organizational cultures.

Under the supervision of Atty. Davy N**o, CJMM CLAO Law Student Practitioners spearheaded the discussions, utilizing practical workplace examples and facilitating an interactive open forum. The event saw active participation from various local government offices, including the Mayor’s Office, Rural Health Unit (RHU), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), and the Municipal Agriculture Office.

Participants expressed deep appreciation for the relevance and utility of the discussions. Through this initiative, CJMM CLAO and LGU Manaoag reaffirm their shared commitment to fostering supportive, rights-based, and compassionate professional environments.

Catch the highlights in this short video by clicking this link: https://youtube.com/shorts/CSJ_kEmzkV0

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍-𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The outgoing Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) Executive Committee for the academic year 2025–2026 extends its heartfelt wishes to the new officers for the academic year 2026–2027. This marks a significant transition of leadership, service, and dedication as the torch is officially handed over to a new officers of CJMM CLAO. We wish the incoming officers a successful and impactful term ahead. Here's to new term of protecting rights and inspiring lives!

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐂𝐄𝐅𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬

On May 10, 2026, Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) from the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) took part in a meaningful legal aid initiative in partnership with the City Government of Baguio during the Capacity Building Program for Baguio College Education Financial Assistance Grantees (BCEFAG) at the Baguio Convention Center.

Committed to making justice more accessible to the community, the Legal Aid Desk served as a welcoming space where participants could seek free legal information, consultation, and guidance on various concerns. Throughout the activity, the LSPs actively assisted in client intake, conducted initial interviews, and prepared case documentation to ensure that concerns were properly endorsed to the supervising lawyer, Atty. Jasmine Quiaño, who rendered legal consultations and assistance. The activity reflected the shared commitment of the program to public service, legal empowerment, and meaningful community engagement.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

On May 14, 2026, the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO) conducted a Zoom webinar entitled “Wiser Borrowing for a Secure and Better Future: A Webinar on Responsible Borrowing and Available Legal Protections,” participated by personnel from the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) – City of Ilagan and the City of Ilagan Medical Center (CIMC). The activity aimed to strengthen legal awareness on responsible borrowing, financial consumer rights, and the legal protections available to borrowers under Philippine law.

The webinar discussed common borrowing situations experienced by many Filipinos and emphasized the importance of informed decision-making before taking loans and understanding repayment responsibilities. Practical reminders on avoiding scams, hidden charges, and misleading lending offers were likewise discussed.

The discussion also highlighted the key provisions of Republic Act No. 3765 also known as the Truth in Lending Act, and Republic Act No. 11765 also known as Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act. The lectures focused on borrower rights, transparency in lending, lawful collection practices, consumer protection mechanisms, and the responsibilities of financial institutions in dealing fairly with consumers. Participants were also informed of the proper government agencies and legal remedies available in cases involving harassment, fraud, or abusive collection practices.

Under the supervision of Atty. Arvin John Itliong, the Law Student Practitioners Catherine F. Dumalaog, Gleni Walker, and Charlotte Antonette Liquigan facilitated the webinar through an engaging and interactive discussion complemented by practical examples. Participants actively participated in the activity and expressed appreciation for the relevance and usefulness of the discussion in promoting financial awareness and responsible borrowing practices.

Through this initiative, CJMM CLAO reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy, consumer protection, and accessible legal education within the community. By strengthening public awareness on borrowing laws and financial rights, the webinar served as an important step toward empowering individuals to make more informed and legally protected financial decisions.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The Chief Justice Manuel Moran–Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM-CLAO), In collaboration with KASAMA/SSC School of Engineering and Architecture Assembly, the program was strengthened by the presence of Law Student Practitioners and resource speakers who shared their expertise and guided participants through key legal concepts relevant to labor laws and employment.

The “BIBO READY: Career Readiness Program”, organized by the KASAMA/SSC SEA Assembly of Saint Louis University, was successfully conducted on April 30, 2026 at the SIRIB Center, SLU. The initiative brought together graduating students and incoming interns in a series of informative and engaging sessions aimed at preparing them for the demands of the professional world.

Under the supervision of Atty. Arvin Itliong, the program featured seminars and discussion that provided participants with valuable insights on workplace rights and intern protection, understanding contracts and obligations, and the different types of employment and their legal implications. These sessions helped bridge the gap between academic preparation and real-world application, equipping attendees with practical knowledge essential for their career journeys.

This initiative reflects a strong commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by promoting accessible learning opportunities and empowering students to pursue informed, ethical, and sustainable careers.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐂𝐉𝐌𝐌 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐎 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟏

A legal education lecture entitled, “Comply to Thrive: MSMEs Legal Compliance 101” was conducted on April 26, 2026 at Patio de San Jose Resort and Convention Center in San Jose, Malilipot, Albay, focusing on Understanding Business Structure and MSME Legal Compliance Basics (Requirements & Permits) and Common Legal Issues and How to Avoid Them.

The activity was spearheaded by Charlotte Antonette Liquigan, Law Student Practitioner of Saint Louis University School of Law, under the supervision of Atty. Jezreel Llanes, and brought together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs of San Jose, Malilipot, Albay, along with barangay officials whose presence signified institutional support and community partnership in strengthening grassroots business compliance and awareness.

Sponsored by the CJ Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office, the session aimed to equip participants with practical legal knowledge on business registration, permits, and preventive legal measures to promote sustainable and lawful entrepreneurship.

Legal awareness transforms small enterprises into sustainable ventures grounded in confidence and compliance.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯/𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝟯𝟬𝟴, 𝗠𝘀𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬𝟳𝟭; 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Saint Louis University – School of Law (SLU-SOL), through the Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran Community Legal Assistance Office (CJMM CLAO), in partnership with PRESO, Inc., offers its services to individuals seeking assistance in bail proceedings through the Community Bail Bond Program.

This initiative provides professional and reliable support to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in securing provisional release while safeguarding their legal rights. The program includes guidance on bail procedures, assistance in facilitating provisional release pending trial, and continuing support throughout the legal process to ensure fair and just treatment.

Eligible individuals or their representatives are encouraged to contact CJMM CLAO or PRESO to initiate the process. The team provides step-by-step guidance to confirm eligibility and assist with all necessary documentation, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. CJMM CLAO can be visited at 3/F Room V308, Msgr. Charles Vath Library Building, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, contacted by phone at 0939-350-8071, or reached through their official page.

Protect your rights with the Community Bail Bond Program, supported by SLU-SOL, CJMM CLAO, and PRESO Inc.’s professional and trusted assistance!