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08 Petition by Epifanio Muneses to Re-Acquire the Privilege to - requested leave to resume practice of law under RA 9225
Practice of Law - became a Canadian citizen in 2004, after migrating there to get
Case: Petition was file by Muneses with the OBC (Office of the Bar medical help
Confidant), praying that he be granted the privilege to practice law - Reacquired PH citizenship in 2006
in the PH
Court:
Petitioner’s allegations:
A. Filipino citizenship is
2. Evidence:
B. Practice of law is privilege burdened with conditions
a. Oath of Allegiance (Sep 15, 2006, Consul Gen. —power and duty of State (through this Court) to control and
Domingo Nolasco)
regulate the profession to protect and promote public welfare
d. Letter evidencing payment of IBP membership fees (Mar 13, 2. Faithful observance of the legal profession
2008)
3. Compliance with MCLE
e. Attendance Forms of MCLE (Mandatory Continuing Legal 4. Payment of IBP membership fees
Education)
D. Muneses is required to furnish copies of documents (notes)