The Integrated Bar of the Philippines–Quezon City (IBP QC) chapter earned top honors for the second consecutive year at the 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City, receiving the “Best Chapter” award (Mega Chapter category) during the IBP Governor’s Ball on January 31. Atty. Melissa R. Encanto-Tagarda credited the back-to-back win to the chapter’s sustained commitment to justice, community empowerment, and the rule of law, saying it reinforces IBP QC’s leadership in legal service and advocacy.

In addition to Best Chapter, IBP QC also won multiple program awards, including Best Legal Aid Program, Best Legal Aid Activity for its “Justice on the Move: Barangay Legal Aid Caravan,” Best Service Program for pro bono work, Best Indigenous Peoples Program for “Boses ng Katutubo,” and Best Anti-Corruption Program for efforts against fake notaries. Chapter officers highlighted that these initiatives succeeded by bringing legal aid closer to communities through partnerships with local governments and organizations, promoting indigenous peoples’ rights through dialogue and policy engagement, and coordinating with agencies like the NBI to protect ethical legal practice and public trust.