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BALAOD UG HUSTISYA: Developmental Legal Aid Program
 
 
Last January 11, 2023, I was given the opportunity to be of service to the residents of Barangay Cambinocot, Cebu City.
 
BALAOD UG HUSTISYA PARA SA BARANGAY is a developmental legal aid program by the University of the Visayas- School of Law. The legal aid services include giving of legal advices and notarization of simple affidavit.
 
I was one of the supervising lawyers of the Law Student Practitioners and i was also tasked to be the notary public for the notarial services. It is really a humbling experience to do legal assistance to the residents of the barangay. 
 
Barangay Cambinocot is a mountain barangay located in Cebu City which is around one and a half hour drive from the city proper.  i got lost going there and it was raining too- I must admit that it was a challenge at first but my passion to be of service especially to the less privileged ones is greater than any rain and narrow roads.
 
I appreciate how the UV- School of Law Dean, Dean Torregosa , Legal Aid Director, Atty. Isoto and her team were so welcoming and professional. Everything was well oganized and the activities went smoothly. They made sure to prioritize everyone's safety. The Law student practitioners were also very efficient and had strong sense of initiative- supervising them was easier than i thought.
 
I notarized several documents and its very fulfilling to know that in my own little way, I'm able to give back to the community. I admire Institutions like University of the Visayas who give importance in extending their services to those areas who have less to no easy access to courts and lawyers. This program is indeed very helpful. 
 
If given the opportunity, i will tirelessly join,  support  and be part of this meaningful program again.
 

- Atty. KVP Cabahug-