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Republic Act No. 9999: Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010

Law: Republic Act No. 9999

Decision Date: Feb 23, 2010

The Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010 provides free legal counsel to financially disadvantaged individuals in the Philippines, aiming to promote justice, prosperity, and independence while alleviating poverty. Lawyers or professional partnerships rendering actual free legal services are entitled to tax deductions, and the Act mandates an annual campaign to inform lawyers and the public about the provision of free legal assistance.

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