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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

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Marcos Jr.’s 4th SONA: Reviewing the Midterm Scorecard

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address last Monday at Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City, marking the halfway point of his term since occupying the highest seat of the land in 2022.  With nearly three years left from his term, thebarrister reviews point-by-point on how the administration’s promises and policies on the most pressing issues have taken shape.

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Atty. Raya B. Villacorta: She Didn’t Chase the Top–She Became It

Written by Mary Philline C. Rodriguez and Allysa Ann G. Tenefrancia Bar Chairperson Justice Mario V. Lopez was suspensefully announcing the Top 20 Bar 2024 Topnotchers when at the midpoint, he called her—Raya B. Villacorta, the San Beda University College of Law 2024 Batch Valedictorian— as part of this year’s bar topnotchers. Long before she … Continue reading Atty. Raya B. Villacorta: She Didn’t Chase the Top–She Became It