UNHCR, PAO renew agreement on free legal aid for refugees
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This is the fourth renewal of the agreement, which was first signed in 2013.
At the virtual signing of the MOU on 28 April, Chief Public Attorney Persida V. Rueda-Acosta said that in line with Philippines’ “long tradition of opening its doors and extending its kindness to people seeking refuge,” the PAO can assure its continued commitment to providing free legal services to POC.
According to Acosta, over the eight years that the MOU has been in effect, the PAO has provided over 5,000 judicial and quasi-judicial services to POC, including assistance on civil, criminal, and labor cases, as well as proceedings related to immigration and detention.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday said it prefers the Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) mode of amending the ‘’restrictive’’ economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
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Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendment, stressed that sectors affected by the proposed amendments would be consulted.
He said the following resource persons have so far confirmed attendance to the 10:00 a.m. hearing:
1. Florangel Rosario Braid Ph.D.
2. Father Ranhilio Aquino
4. DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya
5. Attorney Christian Monsod
6. Former Chief Justice Hilario Davide
7. Department of Justice (DOJ) Chief State Counsel George O. Ortha II with State Counsels Jenny A. De Castro and/or Aiza Riz P. Mendoza.
Pangilinan said the hearing would tackle procedural concerns and “prejudicial questions” that need to be considered relative to the proposed Charter change.