John Mark D. Cariño Last April 29, the Honorable Supreme Court Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan and Atty. Antonio Caesar R. Manila discussed the salient features of the new Code on Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) during the 2nd Law Colloquium: The Dean Emeritus Virgilio B. Jara Lecture Series held at the Jonathan Sy Auditorium, New … Continue reading CPRA on Responsible Use of Social Media
It’s Taking more than a Village
By: Marco Angelo B. Mercado It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a Hogsmeade village to raise wizard. What does it take to raise lawyers? I thought to myself as I finished my first Hogwarts Legacy playthrough after a bad recitation. Children are molded by not just a single home but … Continue reading It’s Taking more than a Village
Peripatetic
Rey David A. Gayas peri·pa·tet·ic ˌper-ə-pə-ˈte-tik: of, relating to, or given to walking; moving or traveling from place to place; itinerant. Walking along the streets is therapeutic. Ancient philosophers usually did this to think and have discourse in the marketplaces, where symposia arose; and the pinnacle of debates, the podium, and stages were established. One … Continue reading Peripatetic
Advocating Murphy’s Law
By Joshua Emil Lizardo “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Sometimes it is even extended to, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong at the worst possible time.” These statements constitute the so-called Murphy's Law. Who is Murphy, the namesake? There are various accounts in popular culture. This one is my favorite: … Continue reading Advocating Murphy’s Law
No good advice here
Gilda Francesca G. Flores The first time I failed a subject in law school, I immediately sought comfort in words. But now, I feel indifferent towards them–because they relentlessly try to reshape my pain in a more positive note. Quite frankly, that is the last thing I want to hear. Nowadays, it feels like words … Continue reading No good advice here
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