UP Institute of Human Rights co-hosts forum on Drug Policy; UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Agnes Callamard delivers keynote speech The UP Institute of Human Rights, in cooperation with Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) Anti-Death Penalty Task Force, held a two-day conference on "Drug Issues: Different Perspectives," aimed at opening a meaningful discussion on changing the current drug policy in the country. The event was held from May 5-6, 2017, at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Among its speakers was the United Nations Special Rapporteur Dr. Agnes Callamard, whose lecture focused on the escalated or "compound…

UP Law team finishes as semifinalist for the 2017 Price Media Law Moot Court Competition The representatives of the University of the Philippines distinguished themselves in the international rounds of the 10th Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Court Competition, garnering a place in the semi-finals, as well as the 2nd and 4th Best Speaker Awards. Competing at the Oxford University, United Kingdom, from April 3-7, 2017, the UP team was composed of Alex Austria (2nd Best Speaker), Redmond Lim, Hanna Lizette Manalili, and Raya Tan (4th Best Speaker) and coached by Prof. Nicholas Felix Ty, with Atty. Michelle Go…

UP Law wins second place in the 21st Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition The UP College of Law placed second in the 21st Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition held in Stetson University, Gulfport Florida, USA. This is the third year in a row that the UP team reached the championship round, an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of the competition. Team Captain Patricia Valeña won overall Best Oralist. Fellow teammate Nap Gonzales was recognized as among the top ten best oralists. The team also won 3rd Best Memorial. The team was mentored by Prof. Rommel Casis.  

Efficacy, efficiency, and in support of the common good -- UP President Concepcion interviewed on leading the premier state university In an interview with Rappler released on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, Pres. Danilo Concepcion expressed that his priority as the chief executive of the University of the Philippines is to make the system as effective and efficient as possible, with particular emphasis on the restoration of the infrastructure in all of the campuses. "I want to be remembered as the president who spearheaded the restoration of UP," the former Dean of the College of Law remarked. Describing his role as…