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the Philippines and remain members thereof in good standing; and it is they only who are
authorized to practice law in this jurisdiction.
Alauya says he does not wish to use the title, "counsellor" or "counsellor--at--law,"
because in his region, there are pejorative connotations to the term, or it is confusingly similar
to that given to local legislators. The ratiocination, valid or not, is of no moment. His
disinclination to use the title of "counsellor" does not warrant his use of the title of attorney.