By Jaira Lou V. Batangan The promise of the lottery system provides life-changing winnings. It’s a chance for the masses to dream of a better life and escape their current social and economic status. Whenever they purchase a ticket, they’re not just taking a chance on a set of numbers, they’re investing in a possibility–the … Continue reading A game of chance and public trust
Power Stays in the Shadows
By Micah Marie F. Naadat In Christopher Nolan’s award-winning masterpiece, Oppenheimer, Admiral Lewis Strauss (played by Robert Downey, Jr.), a businessman turned government official who did not see eye-to-eye with atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), stated this famous quote, “Amateurs seek the sun and get eaten. Power stays in the … Continue reading Power Stays in the Shadows
Angst
By Rey David Gayas As I was eating my breakfast, I saw on TV the news about the People’s Initiative regarding the revision of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Many people were clamoring about it: some were in favor, some were not. For the day’s interview, they were showing those who were saying how the signatures … Continue reading Angst
Editor’s Note
It is clear as day, I deserve a slice of chocolate cake. Our second issue, Inter Vivos, was poised to answer one question: what does the future have in store for us? Whenever I’m asked the same question, I would avoid saying anything related to law school and instead, focus on two hobbies (and maybe … Continue reading Editor’s Note
SC sanctions lawyers’ homophobic remarks, violated CPR
Words by Alyssa Miclat, Gabrielle Pangan, and Anneliza Tangonan The Supreme Court (SC) earlier this year [2023] sanctioned five lawyers for violating the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR) over a series of homophobic Facebook remarks made in 2021. “Members of the legal profession must respect LGBTQIA+ individuals' freedom to be themselves and express who they … Continue reading SC sanctions lawyers’ homophobic remarks, violated CPR
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