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’
Democratic Dynamics: Navigating the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections
Written By: Charmis Casella D. Abila, Kristi Anne Sharmaine S. Biares, Vince C. Glorioso, Mary Philline C. Rodriguez, Peter Wald C. Saguirel II, and Melody Jade E. Soriano On October 9, 2024, the Commission on Elections announced that 43,033 individuals had filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections. The COC filing … Continue reading Democratic Dynamics: Navigating the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections
THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
Written by: Atty. Joseph Philip T. Andres As the United States of America prepares for the January 20, 2025 inauguration of their 47th President, the returning Donald John Trump, we cannot help but think of the prize of democracy. The sovereign give their authority to the select group of individuals they have chosen to govern … Continue reading THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
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
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