THE BARRISTER

Interview by Clarisse P. Marquez “Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move.” - Allan Rufus Atty. Mark John Simondo, who topped the 2017 Bar Examinations with a score of 91.05%, uttered in his casual and composed demeanor, “If I were a chess piece, I would probably be … Continue reading #UncannyEncounter: Atty. Mark John Simondo

By Carlo Alfonso Sales “Just the expressions of gratitude on people's faces for making their lives a little easier make it all worth it.” "I had to juggle different jobs to send myself to school. With some financial assistance, I got a motorcycle, and decided to become a rider last year. There are hardly any … Continue reading DELIVERY RIDERS

By Aneliza T.Tangonan and Milliene Ianah Rocas When we hear the word “law student,” we automatically imagine a full-time law student who is all over his codal without having to worry about “time.” A student who has every privilege to digest cases at any time of his or her convenience, and memorizing the law verbatim.  … Continue reading #FEAR NEITHER FIRE NOR BLOOD

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