Human Rights Watch: 2025 Elections: The Ballot and the Bullet

Written by Carlo Alfonso S. Sales and Louise Alexandra Dia “My father was shot dead right in front of my eyes.” These are the harrowing words of the daughter of re-electionist Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma, who was gunned down during a campaign sortie on April 23, 2025. Calling for justice, she described how gunshots … Continue reading Human Rights Watch: 2025 Elections: The Ballot and the Bullet

From Power to Prosecution: Ex-President Awaits ICC Trial

Written by Carlo Alfonso S. Sales and Maria Georgina T. Silva In a historic turn of events, Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (FPRRD) was arrested upon arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last March 11, 2025, following an International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s war on … Continue reading From Power to Prosecution: Ex-President Awaits ICC Trial

SBU-COL Freshmen Engage With Community through Gender Equality Talks

Written by Clarisse Andrea C. Ong SILANG, CAVITE—Select freshmen from the San Beda University College of Law (SBU-COL) partnered with the community members of Brgy. Anahaw II, Cavite for “Hiraya Manawari: Patas Na Lipunan, Lakas ng Kababaihan” last April 12, 2024 for their Gender Sensitivity Law class under the leadership of Atty. Lyan David Juanico. … Continue reading SBU-COL Freshmen Engage With Community through Gender Equality Talks