“Dynamism amidst challenges,” seems to be the battle cry of the newly elected officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Bohol chapter led by young lawyer-certified public accountant, Warren B, Yap, Jr.
The officers induction came barely a week after the brutal killing of passionate, environmental lawyer Mia Mascarinas Green which brought shock to the local legal profession.
Atty. Yap, in his message accepted the challenge to lead the local lawyers’ group.
The local IBP is much involved in the filing of the case against the suspects in the Green murder.Â
The IBP-Bohol chapter officers were sworn in by Atty Salvador Panlilio, chief presidential legal counsel.
Other officers inducted were Atty Idonah Lee Grupo Coritico, vice president; Atty. Jansyl Lovan Tumanda, secretary; Atty., CarmAlbert Boiser, treasurer; Atty. Helen Cabatos, auditor; AttyPablito Magdoza, press relations officer. Directors are Atty. Neil Eric Ochoco, Atty. Licelle Zamora, Atty. Carlo Brian Carandang, Atty. Maria Evaneliza Cloma Lucero and Atty. Gernasio Lopena.