Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo has warned lawyers “who take advantage” of the country’s Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as he encouraged the filing of charges against the erring members of the legal profession.
CJ Alexander G. Gesmundo in a meeting with officials of the Department of Migrant Workers on Nov. 7, 2022.
“And then we can take action. But we want to make sure the complainants are ready to provide evidence,” he said. It said a suggestion came out “to intensify measures to instill discipline among lawyers against not just ambulance chasing, but also against other unethical acts.” He then highlighted to the DMW officials the ongoing revision to the proposed Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability which would make lawyers to be more accountable to all their stakeholders.
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