13/10/2025
Silang and Upland Lawyers Group Holds Dual Legal Seminars in Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite
On October 10, 2025, the Silang and Upland Lawyers Group, in partnership with the Municipality of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and the IBP Cavite Chapter, successfully conducted two simultaneous legal seminars aimed at promoting legal awareness and community empowerment in the municipality of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (formerly Bailen), Cavite.
Seminar 1: "Katarungan sa Barangay: Pundasyon sa Mapayapang Bailen"
The first seminar, “Katarungan sa Barangay: Pundasyon sa Mapayapang Bailen,” was attended by Barangay Captains and Barangay Secretaries across Bailen. The session focused on the Katarungang Pambarangay system and its crucial role in fostering grassroots justice and local dispute resolution.
The following legal professionals served as resource speakers:
Atty. Aimee Leaban
Atty. Bingle Talatala
Atty. Realyn Anacan
They discussed the framework, purpose, and processes of the Katarungang Pambarangay. Meanwhile, Atty. Christian Delos Reyes delivered an insightful talk on one of the most common issues faced at the barangay level — the collection of unpaid debts.
Seminar 2: Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)
Held concurrently, the second seminar tackled the pressing issue of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). It was attended by members of Bailen’s women’s organizations, led by Mayora Arnelyn Glean.
Key speakers for the VAWC seminar were:
Atty. Jun Sumagaysay
Fiscal Gee B. Rosanes
They discussed the legal remedies and support systems available to victims of VAWC, as well as the responsibilities of law enforcers and local officials in handling such cases.
The Silang and Upland Lawyers Group extends its deepest gratitude to Mayor Dennis Glean, Mrs. Arnelyn Glean, Vice Mayor Louel Golfo, Municipal Councilor Fe Edith Oronico, Ms. Jermiluc De Castro-Gadon, Atty. Kevin A. Anarna, and IBP Cavite Chapter President Atty. Jessie Salvador for their invaluable participation and support in the success of this event.
Finally, special thanks to all the lawyers of the Silang and Upland Lawyers Group led by its President Atty. Jeanne Luz Castillo Anarna, who participated and shared their time and expertise for the benefit of the community. Your dedication to public service continues to make a difference.
Atty. Bingle Talatala
Atty. Christian Delos Reyes
Atty. Andrew Pandan
Prosecutor Gee B. Rosanes
Atty. Jun Sumagaysay
Atty. Maria Lourdes E. Rivera
Atty. Rely D. Laza
Atty. Rochelle C. Angcao
Atty. Ma. Angeles B. Sumagui
Atty. Aimee Jean P. Leaban
Atty. Realyn Anacan
Atty. Rocherrie Bayot
Atty. Justine Joyce Chua
Atty. Janica Joyce Chua
Atty. Enrique Bautista
Photos by Kharl Chloe De Leon