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
Infant Misidentification as actionable medical negligence under Philippine civil law
By: Nicole Billanes and Glynis Amor Caduhada Introduction Childbirth is universally expected to be a milestone of profound joy and absolute safety, yet systemic failures within healthcare facilities may lead to the error of neonatal misidentification. Although statistically rare, its catastrophic anomaly was brought to the forefront of Philippine public consciousness in a widely publicized … Continue reading Infant Misidentification as actionable medical negligence under Philippine civil law
Challenges and Recommendations of the Provincial Health Office of the Province of Negros Occidental in Conducting Medical and Dental Missions In Compliance to the Implementation of R.A. No. 1082 as amended by R.A. No. 1891 after the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Shanine A. Fortuno-Dinero, JD1 Introduction In a society, one of the most important roles of the government is the promotion and protection of its people’s health and wellness. That is why, Public Health Offices are vital in ensuring the safety of its people and future generations against health issues and the tendency of disease … Continue reading Challenges and Recommendations of the Provincial Health Office of the Province of Negros Occidental in Conducting Medical and Dental Missions In Compliance to the Implementation of R.A. No. 1082 as amended by R.A. No. 1891 after the COVID-19 Pandemic
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