HB 4425

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 8, 2025

An Act Professionalizing Paralegal Practice in the Philippines, Creating for This Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of Paralegals, Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The proposal would set up a board to license and regulate paralegals, require a national exam, and create a code of ethics to improve legal assistance and protect the public.

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Author · Representative

Brian Llamanzares
RepresentativeFPJ PANDAY BAYANIHAN (party-list)
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HB04425 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Professionalizing Paralegal Practice in the Philippines, Creating for This Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of Paralegals, Appropriating Funds Therefor

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