Notes on pending AI legislation
'AI has transformed from an interesting tech toy to something that merits a serious policy discussion' Last year may very well have been “The year of artificial intelligence (AI).” The…
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Notes on pending AI legislation
'AI has transformed from an interesting tech toy to something that merits a serious policy discussion' Last year may very well have been “The year of artificial intelligence (AI).” The public takeoff of ChatGPT in early 2023 and the shock…
Reversing the Comelec
The majority opinion allows a person who continuously failed to file income tax returns to run for the highest office of government. It undermines Supreme Court decisions that stress the importance of paying taxes: “The principle is well established that…
The banking and financial system as a weapon of war in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
'When the sanctioned country is brought down to its knees, it brings down with it its own people' All this news about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia have rightfully made people jittery and scared. Some are seeing signs of…
Is Cryptocurrency Money?
'To answer this question, we need to consider the basic functions of money, which basically are three: means of exchange, store of value, and unit of account' Cryptocurrency has been getting negative news lately. Just last Friday, January 21, Bitcoin,…
Beyoncé for President: Popularity is not a free pass to the Presidency
'A basic rule in political law is that a candidate for public office should have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications for office.' There are statements making social media rounds that view the qualifications of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.…
Should banks be held liable for the BDO/Unionbank phishing scam?
'We should not lose sight of who the real villain is here' You have to give it to Filipinos for always injecting humor in everything they do – even in the perpetration of scams. The recent news about the unauthorized fund…
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Other De-Platforming We Should Have Been Talking About
by Jenny Domino “At each of these moments, Facebook took action too late, and too incrementally, to avert harm – harm that the platform knew was imminent and which its very design facilitated. Facebook’s history in Myanmar highlights the broader…
The 1989 UP-DND Accord: Content and Context
by Prof. Michael T. Tiu Jr. “The worry that the unilateral abrogation would imperil academic freedom and constitutional rights is not unfounded.” February 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of what we now remember as the “Diliman Commune” — a period…
Philippines and the United Nations at 75 Years: Past Performance, Future Prospects
by Prof. Andre Palacios “The Philippines was an active participant in the San Francisco Conference 75 years ago. We must continue to be an active participant in defining the UN’s role for the next 75 years. Like with the successful…
The President's Health: A Duty to Disclose
by Prof. Dante B. Gatmaytan “It is a ministerial duty on the part of the Office of the President to make the status of the President known to the public. What is discretionary is the manner in which it…
The Role of Courts in an Era of Content Moderation
by Jenny Domino It is very likely that social media will serve as the battleground for posts that can run into vaguely worded penal provisions under the [Anti-Terrorism Law], such as the crime of 'inciting to commit terrorism.' This should…
When getting '91% approval' means things are really bad
by John Molo 'When you live in a shanty, you are keenly aware how one loose comment can reach the wrong person, and get you kicked out. And that was before the drug war, not to mention the pandemic.' When…
Bombs or Disease: The false choice in Myanmar’s conflict areas
by Jenny Domino If Myanmar needs a guide in its fight against COVID-19, it need look no further than what human rights law already demands of it. As COVID-19 cases surged in Rakhine State in late August, State Counsellor Daw…
UP Law Faculty Blog
FACULTY BLOG Our Faculty Blog is a space for various commentaries and learning materials (audio, video, or interactive media) from UP Law professors and faculty members. Individual contributions published here do not necessarily reflect the opinions, stands, and values of…
Reversing the Comelec
The majority opinion allows a person who continuously failed to file income tax returns to run for the highest office of government. It undermines Supreme Court decisions that stress the…
The banking and financial system as a weapon of war in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
'When the sanctioned country is brought down to its knees, it brings down with it its own people' All this news about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia have rightfully…
Is Cryptocurrency Money?
'To answer this question, we need to consider the basic functions of money, which basically are three: means of exchange, store of value, and unit of account' Cryptocurrency has been…
Beyoncé for President: Popularity is not a free pass to the Presidency
'A basic rule in political law is that a candidate for public office should have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications for office.' There are statements making social…
Should banks be held liable for the BDO/Unionbank phishing scam?
'We should not lose sight of who the real villain is here' You have to give it to Filipinos for always injecting humor in everything they do – even in…
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Other De-Platforming We Should Have Been Talking About
by Jenny Domino “At each of these moments, Facebook took action too late, and too incrementally, to avert harm – harm that the platform knew was imminent and which its…
The 1989 UP-DND Accord: Content and Context
by Prof. Michael T. Tiu Jr. “The worry that the unilateral abrogation would imperil academic freedom and constitutional rights is not unfounded.” February 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of what…
Philippines and the United Nations at 75 Years: Past Performance, Future Prospects
by Prof. Andre Palacios “The Philippines was an active participant in the San Francisco Conference 75 years ago. We must continue to be an active participant in defining the UN’s…
The President's Health: A Duty to Disclose
by Prof. Dante B. Gatmaytan “It is a ministerial duty on the part of the Office of the President to make the status of the President known to the…
The Role of Courts in an Era of Content Moderation
by Jenny Domino It is very likely that social media will serve as the battleground for posts that can run into vaguely worded penal provisions under the [Anti-Terrorism Law], such…
When getting '91% approval' means things are really bad
by John Molo 'When you live in a shanty, you are keenly aware how one loose comment can reach the wrong person, and get you kicked out. And that was…
Bombs or Disease: The false choice in Myanmar’s conflict areas
by Jenny Domino If Myanmar needs a guide in its fight against COVID-19, it need look no further than what human rights law already demands of it. As COVID-19 cases…
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