Marlon Manuel

Marlon Manuel

National Coordinator at Alternative Law Groups (ALG), Philippines

Marlon J. Manuel is the National Coordinator of the Alternative Law Groups (ALG), a coalition of more than twenty (20) Philippine NGOs that adhere to the principles and values of alternative or social development-oriented law practice. These organizations have distinct programs for legal assistance that is primarily concerned with the pursuit of public interest, respect for human rights, and promotion of social justice.   From 1996, he has gained almost two decades of experience in social justice and human rights lawyering. He has combined his involvement in strategic litigation on human rights and public interest issues with his education activities. He has deep involvement in justice and human rights education, not only as a law school professor, but also, and more extensively, as a grassroots community educator, continuously practicing and advocating the principles of education for people empowerment as he work with farmers, workers, and other vulnerable groups. He is also actively involved in policy reform work on social justice and human rights legislation, and in justice system reform work on improving access to justice by the poor.