President Marcos urges new law grads to protect the poor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed new law graduates at West Visayas State University, urging them to prioritize the protection of the poor and marginalized. He emphasized that the legal profession carries a responsibility beyond personal ambition.
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Reflects the government's stance on the role of the legal profession in social justice and public service.
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The article reports on a presidential speech; while it quotes the President, it maintains a neutral reporting tone.
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