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The Travails of Justice (1975)
The piece is Castrillo’s avant-garde interpretation of the classical story of King Solomon as found in the Hebrew Bible.
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25 February 2026

ACCRALAW Partners to Speak and Network at the IPBA Annual Conference 2026

ACCRALAW Managing Partner and Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, Senior Partner Jose Martin R. Tensuan, Partners Patricia L. Tysmans-Clemente, Everlene O. Lee, and Aylward M. Consulta, and Of Counsel Emerico O. De Guzman will attend the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference 2026 at the Pullman New Delhi Aerocity in New Delhi, India from February 25 to 28.

Message from the Managing Partner
(On ACCRALAW’s 50th Anniversary)

On the 1st of May 2022, the Firm attained a glorious milestone: Golden Anniversary. We, the Partners of ACCRALAW, are truly privileged to witness and share this historical event despite the unprecedented challenges brought by global crises, such as the pandemic and the Ukraine war. Indeed, the Firm’s endurance and growth over the past 50 years are a testament to its institutional presence in the Philippine legal landscape, a measure of success that we cannot claim as our own. We owe it to many others, and for which we are grateful.

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We’re excited to announce that ACCRALAW Senior Partner Oliver L. Pantaleon will be speaking at the Asset Recovery International 2026 event in Dublin being organized by @assetrecoveryseries. The upcoming event is the perfect opportunity to connect with global leaders in asset recovery.

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Joselito M. Bautista

Joselito “Lito” M. Bautista is a Partner and the current Monitor of the Firm’s Corporate and Special Projects Department. With nearly 25 years of experience, Lito is recognized as a leading expert in mergers and acquisitions, banking, financial technology, real estate, and foreign investments. He holds directorships and acts as corporate secretary for several Philippine companies, and has served as a legal advisor for various multinational companies and foreign subsidiaries, particularly foreign banks, manufacturing companies, and business process outsourcing firms.

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Public interest is a paramount consideration underlying Philippine immigration policy. In admitting foreigners and regulating the scope of their permissible activities, the government ensures that foreigners do not become a public charge and that their presence benefits the society.

ACCRALAW thanks The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for recognizing the Firm as a leading law firm in various practice areas for 2026. This continued recognition is valued by the Firm, its lawyers, and support staff, who continue to put the hard work during these unprecedented times.

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