IBP Zamboanga del Norte Chapter

11/10/2026

IBP ZN Golf Squad Hits the Fairways at 1st IBP National Sportsfest

Cagayan De Oro, Philippines — In addition to their dominance on the courts, IBP Zamboanga del Norte brought precision and camaraderie to the fairways, fielding a formidable five-man squad in the 1st IBP National Sportsfest Golf Tournament.

Carrying the colors of the Chapter on the links were:
• Atty. Edmund Rey Calo
• Atty. Hans Sally Barbaso
• Pros. Lynbert Lo
• Pros. James Verduguez
• Atty. Pete Zamora

The Chapter’s golfers showcased strong sportsmanship and competitive drive, competing against legal practitioners from across the country in the inaugural showcase on the greens.

11/10/2026

IBP Zamboanga del Norte Dominates Inaugural IBP National Sportsfest

Cagayan De Oro, Philippines — Team IBP Zamboanga del Norte (ZN) made a statement at the 1st IBP National Sportsfest, putting on a dominant court display to capture championship gold and a first runner-up finish in the pickleball competition.

Leading the charge for ZN were Atty. Lunrey Bagor and Atty. Hannah Grace Refugio, who stormed their way to the Pickleball Mixed Doubles Championship. The powerhouse duo posted a flawless 9-0 record throughout the tournament to secure the title as undisputed champions.

ZN’s momentum continued in the Women’s Doubles Category, where the tandem of Atty. Buena Shaira Desoy and Atty. Jamaika Ina Cruz battled their way to a stellar 1st Runner-Up finish.

Bracket Dominance Across the Board

Demonstrating deep talent across all divisions, every single IBP ZN entry earned top-tier standing, advancing out of their respective group brackets as either 1st or 2nd seed:

Mixed Doubles (47 Pairs)
• Hannah Grace Refugio & Lunrey Bagor (1st Seed) — 5-0
• Jamaika Cruz & Alfred Casipong (1st Seed) — 5-0
• Jan Michael Balisado & Errah Villadarez (1st Seed) — 4-0
• Buena Shaira Desoy & Romeo Saladaga (2nd Seed) — 4-1
• John Elumba & Jeselle Vega (2nd Seed) — 4-1
• Carrie Refugio & Butch Tormis (1st Seed) — 3-1

Men’s Doubles (61 Pairs)
• Alfred Casipong & Butch Tormis (1st Seed) — 3-0
• Romeo Saladaga & Lunrey Bagor (1st Seed) — 3-0
• Jan Michael Balisado & John Elumba (1st Seed) — 2-0

Women’s Doubles (28 Pairs)
• Jamaika Cruz & Buena Shaira Desoy (1st Seed) — 2-0

06/10/2026

The IBP Zamboanga del Norte Chapter proudly extends its warmest congratulations to our colleagues who have been appointed in the Judiciary.

Your appointment is a testament to your dedication, competence, and commitment to the pursuit of justice.

We are proud of you and wish you success in this new chapter of your legal journey! 👏⚖️

26/09/2026

24/09/2026

🎤📜 IBP-ZN DEBATE AND EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CUP 2026 ⚖️

The stage is set, and the voices of aspiring legal minds are ready to be heard! 🗣️✨

We warmly invite everyone to witness the IBP-ZN Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking Cup 2026, featuring participating law schools from Zamboanga del Norte and nearby localities as they showcase their eloquence, passion, and talent.

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 DMCCFI Auditorium

Come and support the participants as they take the stage and let their words inspire, move, and captivate us! 💙

See you there! ⚖️

24/09/2026

Today is the day!

In celebration of IBP Law Week, we’re stepping off the firm floor and onto the hardcourt for a full day of high-stakes rallies, sharp tactics, and well-earned bragging rights.

See you all later at One CourtYard! ❤️‍🔥