Manila will host a premier gathering of the country’s 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.
The forum brings together distinguished leaders in public service, politics, diplomacy, and the legal profession to discuss pressing issues shaping the Philippines’ governance and justice 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.
This year’s star-studded speaker lineup includes:
- Hon. Justice Midas Marquez, Supreme Court of the Philippines
- H.E. Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castellino, Ambassador of Malaysia
- H.E. Agus Widjojo, Ambassador of Indonesia
- DOJ Undersecretary Margaríta Gutierrez
- Hon. Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist
- Atty. Margaríta Nograles, Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada & Dabi (NICLD)
- Atty. Lyka Balita, Secretary General, Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association
Moderators include:
- Engr. 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.
- Faye Arellano Marquez, entrepreneur and board member of the Indonesia Philippines Business Association and PCCI Quezon City.
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 “class act” day.
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.
“The Law and Governance Forum demonstrates how education, dialogue, and civic engagement empower Filipinos to build a more ethical, inclusive, and transparent governance,” organizers said.
Event Details:
• Date: November 17, 2025
• Location: Face-to-Face (Invite Only, Limited Slots)
• Zoom Access: QR code available on official poster
• Registration & Inquiries: +63 977 897 8877 | President@rising-tigers.asia
