Written by Jillian Nicole A. Velasco, Ralph Ezra B. Viola, and Jaime M. Luna They are back. San Beda University College of Law (SBU-COL) restored its powerhouse status as the first runner-up in the Association of Law Students of the Philippines - NCR’s 2025 Conflicts of Law, held on four Sundays from February 17 to … Continue reading Golden Silver for the Red and White
Ruiz v. People, G.R. No. 244692, October 9, 2024
Case Digest by Clarisse Andrea C. Ong FACTS: Petitioner Mare Claire Ruiz was charged with Homicide for killing Paulita Bonifacio in Mandaluyong City. During the preliminary conference, the defense admitted the killing but claimed Ruiz was legally insane. The prosecution denied this. A reverse trial ensued. The defense presented five witnesses, including psychiatrists to support … Continue reading Ruiz v. People, G.R. No. 244692, October 9, 2024
People v. Villaria and Maghirang, G.R. No. 259133, December 4, 2023
Case Digest by Ryan Julianne L. Monzon FACTS: On March 15, 2016, Police Inspector Magno Abana Jr. together with police operatives conducted surveillance and investigation on Villaria and Maghirang. Maghirang asked Abana’s team if they wanted to have lady companions aged 14 to 18 for sex, with prices ranging from PHP 1,000.00 for three hours … Continue reading People v. Villaria and Maghirang, G.R. No. 259133, December 4, 2023
Agacid v. People, G.R. No. 242133, 2024
Case Digest by Raphael Elijah K. Galvan and Vince C. Glorioso FACTS: The case questions the applicability of Republic Act 9262 also known as Anti-Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) wherein the perpetrator is a woman. Maria Alexandria Bisquerra was in a four-year relationship with Roselyn Agacid up until March 2014. On August 31, 2014, … Continue reading Agacid v. People, G.R. No. 242133, 2024
Just a Thought: Without a song or a dance, what are we?
Written by Elijah Christiane M. Fajardo My earliest memory of musicals dates back to my kindergarten days, when my mom would sing songs from Miss Saigon, her favorite Broadway musical. We’ve dreamt of seeing musicals together ever since. Last year, our dreams were realized when we saw Miss Saigon live, and all I could think … Continue reading Just a Thought: Without a song or a dance, what are we?
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