Adamson University Legal Aid Office Celebrates Client Acquittals in Protest Case

The Legal Aid Office of Adamson University College of Law welcomed the acquittal of two of its clients on Monday, marking a legal victory for individuals arrested during the Baha Sa Luneta protest last September 21. Lawyer Kathy Panguban, director of the Legal Aid Office, noted that the acquittal reflected the office's commitment to providing legal representation for those involved in peaceful assembly and demonstration.

The two individuals had faced charges stemming from their participation in the protest activity. The acquittal demonstrates the importance of access to quality legal representation for citizens exercising their constitutional rights, according to Panguban.

The Legal Aid Office of Adamson University's College of Law provides pro bono legal services to individuals and groups who may lack resources to secure private counsel. The office has been instrumental in defending numerous cases involving civil liberties and political expression rights in the Philippines.

The successful acquittal adds to the office's track record of defending clients' rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. The case underscores ongoing legal proceedings arising from various demonstrations that have taken place in Metro Manila over the past year.