Celsius Resources Limited (ASX, AIM: CLA) and affiliated complainants have filed a disciplinary complaint with the Philippine Supreme Court seeking the disbarment of seven lawyers from Sarmiento Loriega Law.
The complaint, filed under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, names attorneys Julito "Sarge" R. Sarmiento, Maria Elizabeth Peralta-Loriega, Recolito Ferdinand Cantre Jr., Jose A. Linsangan, Bryan A. San Juan, Christine C. Clemente, and several junior lawyers. Celsius Resources stated it is limited to confirming the filing due to Philippine disciplinary proceedings requirements.
The legal action follows a criminal complaint submitted to the Philippines Department of Justice on August 3, 2026, against Attorney Sarmiento for an alleged contravention under Section 2-A of the Anti-Dummy Law. The complaints relate to the governance of Makilala Mining Company, Inc. and its MCB Copper-Gold Project, which operates under a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement with the Philippine government.
The announcement was authorized by the Celsius Resources Board in compliance with continuous-disclosure obligations under ASX Listing Rule 3.1 and AIM Rule 11.
