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
Loved ones are Bedans’ top inspiration for entering law school
By Rey Gayas, Alyssa Chrizelle Miclat, and Aneliza Tangonan “What, like it’s hard?” We bet you know this line came from a movie about a blond California girl who initially entered Harvard Law School with a motivation to follow her ex-boyfriend and win him back. Although Legally Blonde sparked several debates, we could at least … Continue reading Loved ones are Bedans’ top inspiration for entering law school
Sharing Anecdotes: A tale of academic rivals and brothers by choice
Words by Louise Alexandra Dia & Millienne Ianah Rocas In an interview with thebarrister, Atty. Anita S. Regalado-Dalakouras, walked us through the life and friendship of renowned Bedans, Hon. Justice Florenz D. Regalado, and Atty. Renato de la Fuente. Together, Regalado and de la Fuente forged competition and camaraderie as law students and eventually, as legal … Continue reading Sharing Anecdotes: A tale of academic rivals and brothers by choice
Embracing Legal Excellence: San Beda Confers Juris Doctor title to LLB Graduates
Words by Art Luciene Fuentes and Maria Georgina Silva San Beda University College of Law held a Juris Doctor Conferment at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last November 28, 2023, to confer the graduates of the College of Law who still have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. … Continue reading Embracing Legal Excellence: San Beda Confers Juris Doctor title to LLB Graduates
SC upholds gov’t takeover from oil industry during emergencies, applies Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency
By Alyssa Chrizelle Ng Miclat In Executive Secretary Mendoza v. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, the Supreme Court (SC) applied the doctrine of qualified political agency in upholding the constitutionality of government takeover of a country's oil industry operations during national emergencies. Penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, the SC ruled that the Court … Continue reading SC upholds gov’t takeover from oil industry during emergencies, applies Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency
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