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40Structure</a> 41 <a href="/publications">Publications</a> 42 <a href="/ncl">21ST NCL</a> 43 <a href="/national-games">National Games</a> 44 <a href="/gallery">Gallery</a> 45 <a href="/contacts">Contacts</a> 46 </nav> 47 <a class="portal-member-link" href="/sign-in">Member Services</a> 48 </header> 49 50 <main> 51 <section class="portal-page-hero portal-page-hero-rule portal-about-hero"> 52 <div class="portal-page-inner"> 53 <span class="portal-eyebrow">The Institution</span> 54 <h1>Defending <span>The Rule of Law</span></h1> 55 <p>Since 1973, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines has stood as the official organization of all Philippine lawyers, mandated to elevate the standards of the legal profession.</p> 56 </div> 57 </section> 58 59 <section class="portal-section portal-feature portal-feature-about portal-about-president"> 60 <div class="portal-feature-copy"> 61 <div class="portal-section-kicker">Leadership</div> 62 <h2>"An unwavering commitment to <em>justice.</em>"</h2> 63 <p class="portal-president-subtitle" data-president-subtitle>National President & Chairperson</p> 64 <p data-president-message>IBP continues to strengthen the profession through service, fairness, and public trust.</p> 65 <div class="portal-president-signature"> 66 <span></span> 67 <div> 68 <strong data-president-name>Integrated Bar of the Philippines</strong> 69 <small data-president-title>National President & Chairperson</small> 70 </div> 71 </div> 72 </div> 73 <div class="portal-feature-image" data-president-image></div> 74 </section> 75 76 <section class="portal-section portal-timeline-band portal-about-legacy"> 77 <div class="portal-section-header"> 78 <div> 79 <h2>Our Legacy</h2> 80 </div> 81 <p>Over 50 years of service to the profession and the nation.</p> 82 </div> 83 <div class="portal-timeline"> 84 <article class="portal-timeline-card"><span>1973</span><h3>Foundation</h3><p>Established by Presidential Decree No. 181, unifying the Bar.</p></article> 85 <article class="portal-timeline-card"><span>1981</span><h3>The IBP Building</h3><p>Inauguration of the National Headquarters in Ortigas Center.</p></article> 86 <article class="portal-timeline-card"><span>Present</span><h3>Modern Era</h3><p>Digital transformation and expanded legal aid services.</p></article> 87 </div> 88 </section> 89 90 <section class="portal-mission-vision"> 91 <div> 92 <div class="portal-section-kicker">Mission</div> 93 <h2>Mission</h2> 94 <p>To elevate the standards of legal practice, foster collegiality among members, facilitate the administration of justice, and enable the bar to discharge its public responsibility more effectively.</p> 95 </div> 96 <div> 97 <div class="portal-section-kicker">Vision</div> 98 <h2>Vision</h2> 99 <p>A unified legal profession committed to the highest standards of competence, integrity, and service, ensuring equal access to justice for all Filipinos and upholding the rule of law.</p> 100 </div> 101 </section> 102 103 <div class="portal-values-strip" aria-label="IBP values"> 104 <span>Excellence</span><span>Integrity</span><span>Service</span><span>Collegiality</span><span>Justice</span> 105 </div> 106 107 <section class="portal-section portal-mandates"> 108 <div class="portal-mandate-nav"> 109 <span class="portal-section-kicker">Core Mandates</span> 110 <h2>Institutional Pillars</h2> 111 <button class="is-active" type="button">Professional Standards</button> 112 <button type="button">Legal Aid Services</button> 113 <button type="button">Bar Discipline</button> 114 <button type="button">Continuing Education</button> 115 <button type="button">Member Welfare</button> 116 </div> 117 <article class="portal-mandate-card"> 118 <h2>Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability</h2> 119 <p>
119The IBP strictly enforces the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability. We investigate violations of the Code, ensuring that lawyers adhere to the highest ethical standards.</p> 120 </article> 121 </section> 122 123 <section class="portal-section portal-governance"> 124 <span class="portal-section-kicker">Organization</span> 125 <h2>Governance Structure</h2> 126 <div class="portal-governance-chart"> 127 <strong>National President <small>Executive Power</small></strong> 128 <div><span>Board of Governors <small>Policy Making Body</small></span><span>House of Delegates <small>Legislative Body</small></span></div> 129 <p><span>9 Regional Governors</span><span>Chapters</span><span>Legal Aid</span><span>Secretariat</span></p> 130 </div> 131 </section> 132 </main> 133 134 <footer class="portal-footer"> 135 <div><strong>Integrated Bar of the Philippines</strong><p>Pasig City, Philippines</p></div> 136 <div class="portal-footer-links"><a href="/about/terms">Terms</a><a href="/about/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="/contacts">Contact</a></div> 137 </footer> 138</div> 139 140
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