The future of IBP QC just got brighter.

With fresh ideas, a renewed spirit of service, and a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Quezon City Chapter (IBP QC) kicked off its 2025–2027 term through a milestone event—the 2025 General Assembly.

The assembly began with the introduction of the new W.A.G.I. Strategic Framework. It includes four key pillars:

• W – Members’ Welfare and Protection

• A – Legal Aid and Community Impact

• G – Professional Growth and Global Engagement

• I – Innovation and Organizational Excellence

This inclusive framework will guide all chapter activities, ensuring programs remain relevant, empowering, and responsive to the evolving needs of both members and the community.Building on this momentum, the assembly turned its attention to practical implementation through committee work, by showcasing the chapter's active committees and also encouraging

members to get involved. The standing committees discussed are the ff.:

• Executive Committee

• Secretariat: Member Welfare Committee

• Finance & Ways and Means Committee

• Institute of Law and Justice

• International Law and Global Development Committee

• Gender and Development Committee

• Bench and Bar Committee

• Legal Committee: General Counsel and Ethics

• Committee on Information, Communication, and Technology (CICT): Journals and

• Publications

• Committee on Government Services

• Legal Aid Committee

• Socials Committee

• Environmental Committee

• Sports and Wellness Committee

Another highlight of the assembly was the launch of the IBP QC Privilege Card. This new member benefit offers special discounts at partner businesses such as (but are not limited to) Kamay Kainan restaurant, Rejuvaskin and W Skin Aesthetics wellness centers, and the Center for Advanced Aesthetics. New partnerships and perks are constantly being added to make the card more valuable for all members. Beyond mere discounts, the Privilege Card reflects the Chapter's commitment to enhancing members' quality of life—both professionally and personally. It helps create a supportive environment where all legal professionals can thrive and succeed together.

Along with this, the assembly also conducted the much-anticipated distribution of Sun Life insurance coverage to IBP QC members, reinforcing the chapter's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the welfare and financial security of its legal community. This benefit is the result of a strong partnership between IBP QC and Sun Life Insurance, aimed at giving members an added layer of security. With the insurance policy's approval confirmed and announced officially through the Chapter's official social media sites last July 10, 2025, the assembly marked the timely distribution of the insurance to members.

In line with its “Innovation” pillar under W.A.G.I., IBP QC also marked a very important step in the chapter’s automation and digitalization efforts—the launch of its first-ever official website. The program offers features through its website such as—but not limited to—(a) direct messaging to the chapter for any concerns or inquiries, (b) a channel for the public to request

free legal consultation, and (c) access to important updates, announcements, and resources.

This rollout reflects IBP QC’s goal of digitalizing as many processes as possible to improve accessibility and efficiency. Members are encouraged to participate in this digital shift by optingin to the platform, ensuring they can fully benefit from its services and contribute to its development.

To conclude, the IBP QC's 2025 General Assembly was an important event for the chapter. It showed their plan to make the legal profession more innovative, inclusive, and service-focused. The chapter introduced the W.A.G.I. Strategic Framework, promoted various committees, launched the Privilege Card, distributed insurance benefits, and conducted an automation or digitalization rollout. For the 2025-2027 term, IBP QC aims to positively impact the legal community and society, setting high standards in the changing world of legal practice.