New releases under UP Law Center Publications: TAXATION IN THE PHILIPPINES; PHIL. MANUAL OF LEGAL CITATION (8th Ed.) TAXATION IN THE PHILIPPINES - Local Taxation, Tariff and Customs Law, and Transfer and Business Taxation: Notes and Cases (Volume I, Part A and Part B) By DINA D. LUCENARIO Php 450/book As part of the UP Law Centennial Textbook Writing Project, the first volume of Taxation in the Philippines covers the substantive law portion of Tax 2, focusing on the powers of the taxing authorities, tax rates, computation of taxes and taxable transactions and entities, as well as applicable tax exemptions…

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…

IHR holds a Roundtable Discussion on the Philippines’ Obligations on the Death Penalty Under the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR The University of the Philippines Institute of Human Rights, in partnership with the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates, held a round table discussion on the Philippine obligations on the death penalty under the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR and effective measures for countering crimes through strengthening the rule of law and the justice system. The forum was held last February 13, 2017 at Microtel by Wyndham - UP Ayala Technohub, Diliman, Quezon City. In her Opening Remarks, IHR Director,…