Photo sourced from Philippine Star Research by Jaira Lou V. Batangan and Carlo Alfonso Sales July 26, 2023—Supreme Court En Banc directed Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta, the Chief of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), to show cause why she should not be administratively dealt with for issuing Order No. 096, Series of 2023, giving PAO … Continue reading SC Stands Firm on Conflict of Interest, PAO Chief Apologizes
LOOK BACK: Gatilyo ng Baril
Photo sourced from Cinemalaya's Official Facebook Page. All rights reserved. Written by Clarisse P. Marquez Gatilyo ng Baril was able to stitch two of the most shocking events in Philippine history. It has made reference to Carlito Dimahilig, the man who attempted to assassinate Former First Lady Imelda Marcos using only a bolo, and Rolando … Continue reading LOOK BACK: Gatilyo ng Baril
Inter Alia: A Graduation Column
Written by Angelika V. Ortega Stepping into law school was a mistake. I knew this even before I sat in the school’s auditorium for orientation week. I entered San Beda as the egoistic, rebellious 19-year-old who had no dreams of ever becoming a lawyer. I knew nothing about what I was venturing into. With every … Continue reading Inter Alia: A Graduation Column
State of the Nation Address: Fast Facts
Written by Micah Marie F. Naadat On Monday, July 24, 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). The SONA is mandated by the Constitution, but at the same time, also a yearly tradition of the State, so that the citizens can get a point by point explanation … Continue reading State of the Nation Address: Fast Facts
From the lion’s den to the global stage: Atty. Keij Ejercito’s flight to success
Words by Gilda Francesca G. Flores and Micah Marie F. Naadat For most people, lawyering seems to revolve around litigation or as popular culture puts it, sitting at a desk all day, spewing out legal jargon, and meeting with clients. Interestingly, in real life, we get to witness lawyers do more than that. Lawyers also … Continue reading From the lion’s den to the global stage: Atty. Keij Ejercito’s flight to success