Signing of Contract: IBP National President Feliciano M. Bautista signs contract for the use of Bacolod Pavillon Hotel and Resort as venue for the 12th National Convention of Lawyers on March 26-28, 2009 in Bacolod City. Bacolod Pavillon General Manager Carissa De Leon Maalat signs in behalf of the Hotel. Officers who witnessed the signing last January 16, 2009 were: (standing from left) Presidential Assistant for Public Affairs Oliver B. San Antonio, Governor for Eastern Visayas Evergisto S. Escalon, Governor for Northern Luzon Abelardo C. Estrada, Governor for Western Visayas Raymund Jorge A. Mercado, IBP Journal Editor-in-Chief Roan I, Libarios and Governor for Greater Manila Marcial M. Magsino. (Seated from left) IBP Negros Occidental Chapter Vice President Gina Mirano, Bacolod Pavillon General Manager Carissa De Leon Maalat, National President Feliciano M. Bautista and Executive Vice President & Governor for Southern LuzonRogelio A. Vinluan.