Trial, in its own sense, has a vast nuance. The word can mean different things. For commerce, a foretaste of subscription. In the legal sense, it is about the bench and the bar. Through life experience, trial is a given phase for a lesson. Last Bar exams, our Bar Operations gave a good grasp for weaving both nuances stating that “where the strong endures, the stars align.” Whatever it may be, trials are means for an end – the crucible where gold is fire-tried in a furnace, which in our current situation, the law school.
“Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum”
The Philippines has never been short on political drama but it appears that we have just achieved an all-time high.
Raising the Bar: SBU–COL Excels in 2025 Bar Exams
San Beda University College of Law (SBU-COL) gathered for the Thanksgiving Mass and Testimonial Dinner on February 4, 2026 to honor the 2025 Bar passers, joining as new attorneys in the legal profession.
UP WINS 2026 PLDC; SBU BAGS THREE BEST SPEAKER PLUMS
By Ezra Viola and Ella Abad Photo by Dessa Garing and Maltha Villarubia The University of the Philippines College of Law emerged victorious in the 6th Philippine Law Debate Championship (PLDC6) hosted by San Beda Law Debate Circle (LDC), defeating tournament standouts Arellano University School of Law in the Open Grand Finals held on January … Continue reading UP WINS 2026 PLDC; SBU BAGS THREE BEST SPEAKER PLUMS
The Greatest Showmen: How the Baste-Torre Fight Made Clowns of Us All
From neck braces to wheelchairs, Filipinos are not new to our politicians’ gimmicks. However, this may be the first time a politician issued a fist fight challenge – out in the open for everyone to hear and witness – and accepted by an equally controversial public figure.
THE BARRISTER 