Project Freedom and Decongestion (CLE Program of Notre Dame of Marbel University – College of Law)

Speakers

Paisal Tanjili, Dean, College of Law Notre Dame of Marbel University

Rene Barrion, Director of Legal Aid and Community Extension Services, College of Law Notre Dame of Marbel University

April Advincula, Law Student Practitioner, College of Law Notre Dame of Marbel University

Session Description

This session will provide an overview of Project Freedom and Decongestion, a clinical legal education program of NDMU-College of Law, and its role in addressing congestion issues in the province of South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. The presentation will begin with a brief introduction covering the project’s background, significance, and objectives. The core discussion will focus on key findings, including the causes of congestion, the strategies implemented under Project Freedom, and an assessment of its impact. The session will conclude with a summary of insights, recommendations for improvement and sustainable decongestion efforts, and a short Q&A segment to engage the audience.