awards and recognition

IBP-QC Earns Back-to-Back Best Chapter Award
at 20th National Convention of Lawyers

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter (IBP-QC) was named Best Chapter in the Mega Chapter category for the second year running at the 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City. The chapter’s Legal Aid programs — including Justice on the Move Barangay Legal Aid Caravan — and initiatives for Indigenous Peoples also won top awards. Additionally, IBP-QC’s anti-corruption campaign against unauthorized notarial practices was recognized as best in its category (Manila Standard, 2026).

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Manila Standard. (2025, February 4). IBP-QC Sweeps Best Chapter, Top Honors at
20th National Convention of Lawyers. Manila Standard.
https://manilastandard.net/news/314553938/ibp-qc-sweeps-best-chapter-top-
honors-at-20th-national-convention-of-lawyers.html

Quezon City named best IBP chapter

IBP Quezon City was named the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ Best Chapter at the 19th National Convention of Lawyers in Davao City, recognized for excellence and innovation in strengthening the legal profession and improving access to justice through work with the IBP National Center for Legal Aid.

The chapter also won multiple awards, including IBP Gawad Lila and citations for innovative activities, regional projects, fundraising, and fielding the largest delegation, received by officers led by Marcelino Michael Atanante IV and Melissa Encanto-Tagarda.

Chapter leaders credited their members’ public service and committed to continuing and expanding efforts such as legal aid clinics and partnerships, legal services for Filipinos overseas, online MCLE sessions during the pandemic, and community support initiatives in correctional facilities.

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Manila Standard. (2023, February 23). Quezon City Named Best IBP chapter. Manila
Standard.
https://manilastandard.net/?p=314308226

IBP Quezon City triumphs with Top Honors
at 20th National Lawyers’ Convention

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.

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ABOGADO.COM.PH Staff. (2025, February 4). IBP Quezon City chapter bags top honors
at 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City. Abogado.com.ph.
https://abogado.com.ph/ibp-quezon-city-chapter-bags-top-honors-at-20th-
national-convention-of-lawyers-in-cebu-city/

20TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF LAWYERS

2025

JUSTICE ON THE MOVE BARANGAY LEGAL AID CARAVAN

– Best Legal Aid Program

– Best Legal Aid Service

– Best Legal Aid Activity

campaign against unauthorized notarial practices

– Best Anti-Corruption Program Award

program for Indigenous People

– Best Indigenous People’s Program Award

19th National Convention of Lawyers

2023

Best Chapter

Most Innovative Online Activity or Practice Award

IBP Gawad Lila

Most Innovative Non-Legal Aid Activity or Practice
Award

Best Regional Activity or Project Award

Legal Aid Act of Distinction

biggest amount in a fundraising or income-
generating activity

organizing the largest delegation

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