In today's SC oral arguments for the Writ of Kalikasan plea (Abodago v DENR), SolGen Calida said the fishermen-petitioners were surprised to learn that a case was filed on their behalf, i.e. it appears the petitioners' counsels, led by Atty. Chel Diokno, appeared in court without authority from clients, an offense punishable by suspension or disbarment.
Speaking to Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, Solicitor-General Jose Calid said,"The petitioners went to see Captain Angare (Legal Officer of the Naval Forces West Palawan) in her office because they were distressed by the news that they filed a case against the government."
Solgen: the petitioners went to see Captain Angare (Legal Officer of the Naval Forces West Palawan) in her office because they were distressed by the news that they filed a case against the government. #AbogadoOrals— Supreme Court PIO (@SCPh_PIO) July 9, 2019
Appearing in court to without authority from a client, i.e. willfully appearing as attorney for any party without authority, is an offense punishable by suspension or disbarment under Sec. 27, Rule 138, Rules of Court [See full article here: http://bit.ly/30rQmtt], as shown in Cham v. Pizarro [AC No. 5499; See full article here: http://bit.ly/30xtMA3].
Sec. 27, Rule 138, Rules of Court, as shown in Cham v. Pizarro [AC No. 5499]
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