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23/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟓𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲!
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
Oktubre 23, 1972 - Oktubre 23, 2026
Sa loob ng mahigit kalahating siglo, nanatiling matatag at tapat ang Public Attorney's Office (PAO) sa mandato nitong magkaloob ng libreng tulong, representasyon, at payong legal sa mga kuwalipikadong maralitang Pilipino. Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok at tagumpay, nagsilbing sandigan ng pag-asa, tinig ng mga walang tinig, at kalasag ng mga naaapi ang PAO—upang matiyak na ang kahirapan ay hindi kailanman magiging hadlang sa pagkamit ng katarungan.
Sa ilalim ng matatag at mahusay na pamumuni ni 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗩. 𝗥𝘂𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗗𝗦𝗗, 𝗝.𝗗., sa loob ng 25 na taon, nakamit ng PAO ang makabuluhang pag-unlad at pagpapalawak ng mga serbisyo nito. Sa kasalukuyan, milyun-milyong Pilipino ang napaglilingkuran nito sa pamamagitan ng 392 tanggapang pandistrito at panrehiyon sa buong bansa. Noong 2025 lamang, umabot sa 𝟭𝟲,𝟰𝟮𝟲,𝟲𝟱𝟱 𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 ang nabigyan ng tulong legal ng PAO—isang matibay na patunay ng walang-sawang dedikasyon nito sa paglilingkod sa sambayanang Pilipino.
Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-54 na taon ng makabuluhang paglilingkod, buong-puso nating iniaalay sa Poong Maykapal ang pinakamataas na papuri at pasasalamat sa Kaniyang walang-hanggang paggabay at pagpapala sa ating paglalakbay.
54 NA TAON NG PAGLILINGKOD. MILYUN-MILYONG BUHAY ANG NAABOT AT NATULUNGAN. IISANG MISYONG HINID MATITINAG: 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧! SALUS POPULI EST SUPREMA LEX! Ang kapakanan ng sambayanan ang pinakamataas na batas!
𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐊𝐀-𝟓𝟒 𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐆, 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘’𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄!
𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡, 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗧, 𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚-𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡!

22/06/2026

DOJ opinion on parity in ranks, salaries not needed -- PAO

“Nothing more is left to be done by the DBM but to release the appropriate salaries of the concerned PAO officers,” said Alma Latosa, PAO’s financial planning and management service head, also a signatory to the letter. The top PAO officials said that it would be highly illogical for the DBM to claim inconsistent positions that public attorneys are qualified for retirement benefits under R.A. 10071 (NPS Law), but they are not entitled to the ranks and salaries under the same RA 10071, which is the present DBM position.

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They emphasized that the non-recognition of the two offices’ parity would only demoralize public attorneys and encourage them to transfer to offices with better salaries and benefits. “Ultimately, the poor, underprivileged, and marginalized will bear the burden of having less compensated, less motivated, and therefore, less efficient lawyers – a reality inconsistent with the principle of social justice and a violation of the constitutional guarantee of adequate legal assistance to the poor,” Rueda-Acosta said."

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has maintained its position that any legal opinion from the Department of Justice (DOJ) was no longer necessary over parity in ranks and salaries for its public attorneys and staff, as sought by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

22/06/2026

Every refugee has a story, a family, and a dream. Today, we honor the incredible resilience and courage it takes to leave everything behind and rebuild from scratch. Let's choose compassion over prejudice and welcome over walls. 🌍💙

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

“Life is short. Do not let greed divide what love has bound.”

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12/05/2026

09/05/2026

As we wrap up the 9th MCLE Grand National Convention of the Puic Attorney's Office, we’re heading home with more than just certificates. We are heading back with sharper tools and renewed hearts.

​We’ve spent this week leveling up so that when we return to our desks, we are better equipped to turn the scales of justice in favor of those who need it most. ✊⚖️

08/05/2026

“In all my years of practice, I have had a fulfilling journey, but seeing the work you do makes me realize what I missed. I missed the opportunity to be a part of a mission where the only currency is justice, and the only reward is the restored dignity of the poor." -Atty. Romulo Macalintal

Election lawyer Romeo Macalintal attends the 9th Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Grand National Convention on May 7, 2026. (Photo from Romeo Macalintal) MANILA, Philippines — Election