Atty. Bong's life was a testament to an extraordinary journey along the less-traveled path of people's lawyering. His legacy is one we should honor by continuing his work and unwavering commitment to justice.

The DOJ must be reminded of its ethical duty: prosecutors are entrusted not with securing convictions at all costs, but with ensuring that justice is served. This means upholding the principles of fairness, due process, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The use of fabricated evidence and the solicitation of false testimony constitute not only ethical violations but egregious affronts to justice.