On 05 February 2026, the Supreme Court promulgated its ruling in Josef v. Ursua, recognizing cohabitations of same-sex couples under the Family Code and citing Article 148 of the same as the applicable rule governing their property relations. However, at the same time, the Court acknowledged that the broader applicability of the Family Code to same-sex relationships remains uncertain, given that Philippine law does not recognize same-sex marriage. Thus, the decision invites a thorough examination of its implications on the current legal framework on family relations and property rights for LGBTQIA+ couples. In response, on 18 March 2026, the UP…

A forum titled, "Duterte v. House of Representatives and the Future of Impeachment" was held on 19 February 2026, at Malcolm Theater, UP Diliman to discuss the Supreme Court's nullification of the 2025 impeachment proceeding against Vice-President Sara Duterte and its impact on impeachment as a mechanism for public accountability.Discussants and speakers included Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Supreme Court Assoc. Justice (Ret.); Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna, Supreme Court Assoc. Justice (Ret.) and Member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission; Dean Gwen Grecia De Vera of the U.P. College of Law; and Former Dean Mel Sta. Maria of the FEU Institute of…

"𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲" Every day, women rise—often quietly, often without recognition—carrying families, communities, and dreams forward. Their strength is found not only in milestones, but in everyday acts of courage, care, and perseverance. This National Women's Month, we celebrate the greatness and resilience of women whose stories inspire us to build a more just and compassionate world. Today and every day, we honor the power of women. March is National Women’s Month in the Philippines. March 8 is International Women’s Day.

The  University of the Philippines College of Law through the  Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) invites all interested participants to a discussion entitled: “Space Law Today: Treaties, Obligations, and Legal Challenges in the Contemporary International Order” on March 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN at Room 307, Malcolm Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The lecture will be delivered by the Legal and Programme Officer of Space Law at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Ms. Rosanna Hoffman. Ms. Hoffman leads the Global…

The Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers with the Institute of International Legal Studies invites everyone to a two-day online workshop on “How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer” on March 12 & 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (GMT)/ 5:00-8:00 Philippine Standard Time (PHT). The two day workshop provides an introduction to becoming an international criminal lawyer. Participants will explore the foundations of international criminal law, key institutions and the practical skills required to work in this field. Ms. Diana Constantinide will be the guest speaker during the workshop. She is a barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers…

The Family Code of the Philippines has significantly abrogated inequality between the husband and wife. It reformed family law and emancipated the wife from the exclusive control of the husband and placed her at parity with him in the family.¹ However, trails of inequality and partiality to the husband in some of the provisions of the Code have remained. For decades, provisions that give the husband’s decision "legal primacy" in disagreements over community property or parental authority have treated women as subordinate partners in their own homes. These laws suggest that for a family to function, a woman’s voice must…