Atty. Jackelyn Paligutan is a lawyer and advocate for family and children’s rights, with experience in litigation and international legal support. 

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arellano University before pursuing her Juris Doctor at San Sebastian College – Recoletos, where she graduated in 2024. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025.

Alongside her legal practice in the Philippines, Atty. Paligutan provides legal case support to law firms in Australia and the United States, primarily in estate planning and family law. Her work with international law firms has given her exposure to different legal systems and approaches to legal practice, complementing her experience in Philippine litigation.

Atty. Paligutan has a particular interest in family law, children’s rights, estate planning, and litigation. She is also a supporter of Balay Darangpan han Kababayin-an, a women’s and children’s shelter in her home province, Eastern Samar.

Outside of her legal practice, Atty. Paligutan enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. She is particularly fond of the sea and spends her free time chasing flights to the islands of the Philippines in search of beautiful freediving and scuba diving spots.