'In a society built upon the foundations of justice and equity, there is no place, nor can there be any tolerance, for those who would assail those dedicated to upholding the legal profession and the cause of justice,' the IBP says
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice and several groups of lawyers sounded the alarm over the killing of 48-year-old lawyer“UNACCEPTABLE. We hope the manhunt operation will result in the murderer’s capture so he or she can feel the full force of the rule of law,” DOJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said on Friday, September 15.
“We unite in solidarity with the legal community and the family of Atty. Alzate. We honor her memory as an esteemed public interest lawyer and a dedicated Commissioner of the Integrated Bar. She upheld the highest standards of the legal profession, leaving behind an enduring legacy for us all,” the IBP said.
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers said it extends it sympathies to Alzate’s family: “The NUPL mourns the loss of a colleague in the legal profession who was committed to serve the poor and marginalized. It joins her family’s call for others to carry the torch sparked by her spirit of service.” “Whatever the motive and whoever are the assailants and masterminds, this merciless murder of a young, principled and idealistic lawyer is enabled by impunity engendered by passive, token andresponses from State authorities whose single most important job, mandated even by international law, is to protect its citizens from harm,” Olalia said in a statement.
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