The Memorandum Circular No. 121, issued on October 25, 2006, authorizes lawyers in Region VI to participate in a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program on November 23-24, 2006, co-sponsored by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter and UP Law Center. Lawyers attending this program will be allowed to do so on official time, with no additional cost to the government beyond their salaries. Attendance is contingent upon ensuring that it does not disrupt the functions of their offices or public service delivery. This initiative aims to facilitate compliance with MCLE requirements for active IBP members.
October 25, 2006
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 121
AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION ON OFFICIAL TIME OF LAWYERS IN REGION VI IN THE MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)-Iloilo Chapter will co-sponsor with UP Law Center a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Program on November 23 to 24, 2006 at Barcelo Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, #101 Gen. Luna Street, Iloilo City. cADaIH
In consideration of the MCLE compliance requirement for active IBP members, lawyers in various government agencies and local government units in Region VI are hereby authorized to attend the above-mentioned program on official time only, at no cost to the government except payment of their salaries, provided that such attendance will not adversely affect the functions of their respective offices, as well as the delivery of services to the public.
Manila, October 25, 2006