Prosecutor Ingemar Macarine welcomes the year by motivating our listeners to stay fit and healthy amid the hustle and bustle of lawyering.

We have the rare opportunity to converse with Tubigon, Bohol-based public prosecutor, environmental advocate, and triathlete Ingemar Macarine, who is dubbed as “Pinoy Aquaman,” after his widely publicized long-distance swims in open waters. Among Macarine’s swimming milestones are the 10.34-kilometer Limasawa-Padre Burgos swim in Southern Leyte, 2.7-kilometer swim from Buluan Island to the Buluan Port in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, almost 18-kilometer Pamilacan Island-Panglao Island swim in Bohol, 18-km Cebu-Bohol swim, and his 2.85-kilometer swim overseas, from Alcatraz to San Francisco, California.

In this January episode of the Open Bar, Macarine recounts the beginning of his fitness journey and the balancing act between lawyering and training as a triathlete. He also shared encouraging tips to maintain good health despite the demands of the legal profession.

In a special segment, IBP Eastern Visayas Governor Jayson Jorvina talks about recent efforts by the IBP to address killings of lawyers and to protect lawyers. He likewise reminds IBP members of the importance of voting this February 27 biennial chapter elections, briefing us about the online voting option.

Production & Direction: Atty. Ian Vincent Manticajon

Editorial Assistance: Atty. Christopher John Menguito

Content Consultant: Atty. King Anthony Perez

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