In observance of Women’s Month, V&A Law joined the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Makati Chapter in its legal aid outreach at the Makati City Jail Female Dormitory on March 11, 2026.
V&A Law’s delegation included Partner Mark Leo P. Bejemino, who also serves as the Public Relations Officer of IBP Makati and Head of its Legal Education Committee, together with eight lawyers from the Firm.
As part of the initiative, V&A Law’s lawyers delivered informative talks on gender sensitivity and key legal protections for women, including the Magna Carta of Women and the Bangkok Rules, or the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders. The sessions aimed to raise participants’ awareness of their rights, available legal remedies, and the international standards that guide the treatment and protection of women in detention.
Following the talks, the Firm’s lawyers also provided free legal consultations to address the participants’ individual concerns.
Aligned with the spirit of Women’s Month, V&A Law is honored to support initiatives that empower women through knowledge of the law and reinforce the importance of dignity, protection, and equal rights for all.