BOHOL’S PRIDE. Boholano lawyer Atty. Lord “Popot” R. Marapao IV (facing camera, middle, raising the hand) takes his oath as the new Commissioner of the Commission on Bar Discipline of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Judge Leo M. Lison (in front of Atty. Marapao) administered the oath of office to the latter on March 25, 2022. Atty. Marapao IV is the latest Boholano lawyer appointed to a national position within the IBP. Also shown in the photo witnessing the oath taking ceremonies are Atty. Augustinus V. Gonzaga (left) and Atty. Lord “Cocoot” R. Marapao V (right). See related story below.
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) National President Burt M. Estrada has just appointed Bohalano lawyer Lord “Popot” R. Marapao IV as Commissioner of the Commission on Bar Discipline, reports say.
The appointment of Atty. Marapao took effect last March 24, 2022, the same reports add.
The Supreme Court through Rule 139-B as amended by Bar Matter No. 1645, has delegated to the IBP Commission on Bar Discipline the power to investigate, conduct hearings, and give recommendations in cases filed against lawyers.
However, the Supreme Court retains the power to discipline and dismiss erring lawyers.
Atty. Marapao finished his law degree at the Holy Name University (HNU) and graduated cum laude in 2001. He completed his Bachelor of Arts Major in Legal Management from the University of Santo Tomas in the year 1997.
After having been admitted to the Philippine Bar, Atty. Marapao has been an active litigation lawyer and served as legal consultant in various local government units and the House of Representatives.
Atty. Marapao follows the footsteps of other Boholano laywers who have served national positions at the IBP namely, Atty. Agustinus V. Gonzaga (Governor for Eastern Visayas and National Director of the Commission on Bar Discipline), Atty. Jordan M. Pizarras (Commissioner on Bar Discpline), and Atty. Roland B. Inting (National Secretary).
The newly appointed Commissioner belongs to the IBP – Bohol Chapter.