MANILA \u2014 November 17, 2025 \u2014 Manila will host a premier gathering of the country\u2019s legal, diplomatic, and public service leaders at the Law and Governance Forum, a landmark intellectual event presented by Rising Tigers Magazine and hosted in partnership with the Embassy of Malaysia. The event is conceptualized by Andria Terese Bondad Nicolas, who serves as Chairman of the Event, with a mission to engage the youth, women, inclusivity advocates, and the entire nation in meaningful dialogue on governance, law, and ethical leadership.<\/p>\n
The forum brings together distinguished leaders in public service, diplomacy, and the legal profession to discuss pressing issues shaping the Philippines\u2019 system. It serves as a platform for enlightened dialogue, policy insight, and civic inspiration, highlighting the importance of integrity, inclusivity, and ethical leadership in public service.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s star-studded speaker lineup includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Hon. Justice Midas Marquez, Supreme Court of the Philippines<\/p>\n \u2022H.E. Dato\u2019 Abdul Malik Melvin Castellino, Ambassador of Malaysia<\/p>\n \u2022H.E. Agus Widjojo, Ambassador of Indonesia<\/p>\n \u2022DOJ Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez<\/p>\n \u2022Hon. Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist<\/p>\n \u2022Atty. Margarita Nograles, Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada & Dabi (NICLD)<\/p>\n \u2022Atty. Lyka Balita, Secretary General, Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association<\/p>\n Moderators include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, serial entrepreneur and former Regional Media Coordinator, Consultant, and Writer at Philippine Information Agency (PIA R4A). She is now President and Editor-in-Chief of Rising Tigers Magazine, InCharge Magazine, and TopNewsAsia, and the first Filipina woman President of the American Association of the Philippines.<\/p>\n \u2022Faye Arellano Marquez, entrepreneur and board member of the Indonesia Philippines Business Association and PCCI Quezon City.<\/p>\n The forum invites students, lawyers, business leaders, and civic-minded citizens to engage in discussions on the rule of law, governance, inclusivity, and ethical leadership, turning a regular day into a \u201cclass act\u201d day.<\/p>\n Participants will receive certificates of attendance, and the event will be livestreamed via the official Facebook Pages of Rising Tigers Magazine, TopNewsAsia, and Carl E. Balita, ensuring nationwide accessibility.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Law and Governance Forum demonstrates how education, dialogue, and civic engagement empower Filipinos to build a more ethical, inclusive, and transparent governance,\u201d organizers said.<\/p>\n Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Date: November 17, 2025<\/p>\n \u2022Location: Face-to-Face (Invite Only, Limited Slots)<\/p>\n \u2022Zoom Access: QR code available on official poster<\/p>\n