By Sophie F. Rodrigazo | JD-1 (2025) Image Source I. Introduction The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) exists nationwide as the principal government office for providing free legal assistance to indigent and other qualified persons.1 However, nationwide institutional presence does not necessarily establish equitable regional access. The central problem is whether PAO offices, public attorneys, and … Continue reading Regional Distribution of Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Resources in the Philippines: Assessing Equitable Access To Free Legal Assistance
