PH EMBASSY’S LEGAL AID CLINIC HELPS FILIPINOS NAVIGATE PH LAWS

A client (right) consults with Atty. Dion Romano (left) on Philippine property law during a free legal aid clinic at the Philippine Embassy on 11 July 2025.
A client (right) consults with Atty. Dion Romano (left) on Philippine property law during a free legal aid clinic at the Philippine Embassy on 11 July 2025.

PRESS RELEASE

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11 July 2025

Embassy Press and Information Section

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On 11 July 2025, the Philippine Embassy concluded a successful free legal aid clinic on Philippine law, offering vital assistance to Filipinos facing a range of legal challenges in the Philippines. 

 

Atty. Dion Romano, a member of the Philippine bar, assisted 10 individuals, providing them expert legal advice on matters such as property, contracts, and family law. The clients expressed their appreciation for the safe space where they could discuss legal matters and receive professional guidance on how to navigate the Philippine legal system.

“This clinic reflects our ongoing commitment to the welfare of our kababayan here in the United States,” said Consul General Donna Rodriguez. “We thank Atty. Romano, who generously offered his time and expertise to make this initiative possible.”

 

The Embassy will host its next free legal aid clinic, focusing on US immigration law, from August 4 to 8, 2025,

 

For more information about the Embassy’s services, visit philippineembassy-dc.org/consular or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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11 July 2025

Consular clients receive confidential legal advice during the Embassy’s free legal aid clinic held at the Chancery Annex on 11 July 2025.
Consular clients receive confidential legal advice during the Embassy’s free legal aid clinic held at the Chancery Annex on 11 July 2025.

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11 July 2025

Consul General Donna Rodriguez presents a certificate of appreciation to Atty. Dion Romano for providing pro bono legal advice on Philippine law.
Consul General Donna Rodriguez presents a certificate of appreciation to Atty. Dion Romano for providing pro bono legal advice on Philippine law.