Written by Zionel T. Bayan and Peter Wald C. Saguirel III The introduction of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) system back in 2003 which allowed for remote gambling, was considered a potential economic opportunity back then for being a key revenue stream for the country. However, what seemed like a promising venture quickly became … Continue reading Dark Dealings: The Rise and Fall of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
Bar Exams 2024 Dubbed as the ‘Most Valuable Laban’
Written by: Melody Jade E. Soriano Last September 8, 11, and 14, 2024, the #MostValuableLaban, chaired by Bedan alumnus Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez, officially paved the way for a total of 10,940 aspiring lawyers to claim their titles in the legal profession. The 2024 Bar Exams has adopted the innovations which the Supreme Court … Continue reading Bar Exams 2024 Dubbed as the ‘Most Valuable Laban’
SBU-COL Connects with Legal Professionals at RISE Career Fair
Written by: Jaira Lou Batangan, Kristi Anne Biares, Ella Marie Mercado, and Mary Philline RodriguezMENDIOLA, MANILA—Last November 7-8, 2024, the College of Law hosted R.I.S.E. (Reaching Innovative Success through Experience), a career fair to guide law students from academic learning to legal practice. The event was organized and spearheaded by the Law Student Government (LSG). … Continue reading SBU-COL Connects with Legal Professionals at RISE Career Fair
Independent candidate Nepomuceno to lead HUKUMAN–dominated LSG
by Jillian Velasco MENDIOLA, MANILA — For the first time in over a decade, an independent candidate will lead the San Beda University - Law Student Government (LSG) following the victory of President Kyle Nathan Nepomuceno in the August 16 elections. Nepomuceno garnered the highest number of votes from all year levels with a total … Continue reading Independent candidate Nepomuceno to lead HUKUMAN–dominated LSG
ICC Denies PH Gov’t Appeal Suspending Drug War Investigation
by Jaira Lou V. Batangan and Milliene Ianah R. Rocas The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a significant stride towards justice for victims of the Philippines' "war on drugs" as it resumes the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during the Duterte administration. The ICC chamber rejected the Philippine government's appeal against the Pre-Trial … Continue reading ICC Denies PH Gov’t Appeal Suspending Drug War Investigation