Jalbuna, Cataluna, and Nunez Law Co.

Congratulations Atty. Lourdes Christine Sta. Maria and Nathan Cornelio on tying the knot last May 22, 2026. 💍

Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter and blessings. May you never lose that spark in your eyes when you look at each other ✨

JCN Law fam is very happy to celebrate your special day with you 🥂

Behind every case we handle is a team bound by one purpose — unwavering dedication to the legal profession and genuine service to our clients.

Jalbuna, Cataluña, and Nuñez Law Co. stands on the strength of its people:

Atty. Eduardo L. Jalbuna
Atty. Gualberto V. Cataluna Jr.
Atty. Rene John V. Nunez
Dr./Atty. Sharon B. Millan, CPA
Atty. Anna Jade Granada
Atty. Ma. Strella C. Cantuba
Atty. Pierre Valfort V. Salcedo
Atty. Frank Marcelino
Atty. Shem Osorio-Sy
Atty. Leslie Ann T. Rase - Gasolasco
Atty. Quennie Dame J. Falsario-Ycay
Atty. Don Christian B. Ycay
Atty. Mariel F. Mallada
Atty. Joshua A. Granada
Atty. Anna Alyssa J. Robledo
Atty. Rheena Gayle R. Eguia
Atty. Jezner Ralph D. Sasi
Atty. Lourdes Christine Sta. Maria
Atty. Ivy C. Casiano
Atty. Zyra Lee Batislaong
Atty. Marie Dominique R. Lavalle
Atty. Quemel Charles C. Malte
Atty. Ramon Christian C. Refugio

Steadfast in principle, relentless in advocacy, and committed to justice without compromise — JCN Law ⚖️

Our team is back in Hanoi for one last business meeting before heading home to the Philippines.

JCN Law Co. proudly welcomes our newest Junior Associate, Atty. Ramon Christian C. Refugio. We are honored to have you begin your legal career with us. Welcome to JCN Law! ⚖️

Our team in Vietnam went to Haiphong City to meet its Vietnamese client to discuss preparations for upcoming legal work in the Philippines.

Productive business meeting over lunch and good food in Hanoi, Vietnam, followed by a quick visit to the Embassy of the Philippines in Hanoi for some legal matters.

JCN Law Co. proudly welcomes our two newest Junior Associates, Atty. Marie Dominique Lavalle and Atty. Quemel Charles Malte.

We are honored to have you begin your legal careers with us. Welcome to JCN Law! ⚖️

The has approved the Proposed Amendments to the Guidelines on the Conduct of Videoconferencing.

The Guidelines shall take effect on February 16, 2026, 15 days following its posting on the Supreme Court and OCA websites.

The Guidelines expand the definition of “overseas venues,” which now covers “Philippine consulates and embassies, other Philippine government offices abroad, other places allowed under applicable bilateral or multilateral agreements, and any other venue authorized by the Supreme Court for videoconferencing from abroad.” [Section 2(j), Part 1]

Section 4, Part 2 of the Guidelines details how videoconferencing is initiated:

“In civil and criminal cases, the parties, through their counsel, individually or jointly, may, by written or oral motion, move that they be allowed to participate via videoconferencing.

“In criminal cases, a motion to participate via videoconferencing shall be accompanied by a waiver of the right of the accused to meet witnesses face to face when the videoconferencing specifically involves the confrontation of a witness.

“Videoconferencing shall be the preferred mode in cases involving PDLs and CICL at all stages of the proceedings.

“It shall also be the preferred mode for arraignment, bail hearings, and hearings involving minor incidents of other accused, such as, but not limited to, clarificatory hearings, compliance hearings, and other similar ancillary matters where the presence of the accused is not necessary, unless the court deems it appropriate for the accused to appear in person.

“For a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of cases, the court may, on its own instance, order that the proceedings be conducted through videoconferencing at any or all stages”

Copies of the Guidelines are available at:

Supreme Court website:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf

Office of the Court Administrator website:https://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf