IBP lawyers helped fishermen seek protection of the West Philippine Sea. The fishermen flip-flopped, saying they were clueless about the petition. Now, the government's top lawyer says the IBP lawyers may be disbarred | XaveGregorio
The solicitor general, reading from an affidavit, said the fishermen in the case were only told that the petition was against foreigners in Philippine waters and for its protection. He claimed that they were not told that they would be suing the government.
He added that the fishermen dealing with a Philippine Navy lawyer is also a violation of legal ethics. After the oral arguments last July 9, Calida said the parties in the writ of kalikasan case have agreed to dismiss it — a claim which was belied by petitioners.to allow them to talk to their clients.
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