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DFA Consular Office Clarin and PAO Ozamiz City Offer Free Legal Advice and Notarial Services to Mark Launch of the 2024 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

PAO Ozamiz City with CO Clarin Passport Applicants availing the Free Legal Advice and Notarial Services

CLARIN 28 November 2024 – In support of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), the DFA Consular Office Clarin, in collaboration with the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), provided free legal advise and notarial services to the public on 25 November 2024, 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the DFA Consular Office in Clarin. This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to safeguarding human rights and supporting the empowerment and protection of women in our communities.

The 18-Day Campaign to End VAW is a significant annual event dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against violence toward women and girls. By offering these essential legal services, the DFA CO Clarin and PAO Ozamiz City aim to make legal assistance accessible to those in need and to encourage individuals to seek support and exercise their rights.

PAO Ozamiz City deployed three (3) lawyers to the Consular Office headed by PAO Ozamiz City District Atty. Marleaf C. Villa-Mandin, who joined the legal team that served sixty-two (62) applicants. END

(from left to right) Mr. Kristian Joshua G. Sajol, PAO-ADAS I, Mr. Faisal Richard A. Tamano, Acting Head of Consular Office, PAO Ozamiz City District Atty. Marleaf C. Villa-Mandin, and Atty. Mary Mae Jane A. Serafico during the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation

                                                                                                                  PAO Ozamiz City legal team orients CO Clarin personnel on the elements of Notarial and Affidavits


CO Clarin’s Orange Your Icon Setup

                                                                                         Passport Applicants and CO Clarin Personnel on the Kick off Activity of the 18-day Campaign to End VAW

Mr. Christian Romeo Kyle B. Cada, Alternate GFPO, giving a short overview to the passport applicants on the campaign’s objectives.