In this episode of 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓, we sit down with Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez, the 2025 Bar Topnotcher from the University of the Philippines, not to recount the view from the summit, but to trace the steady, human steps that led there. What unfolds is not a victory lap but a reflection grounded in gratitude, discipline, and an unwavering sense of purpose. Speaking with candor and humility, Jhenroniel shares his journey through the Bar with a rare authenticity that resonates deeply within the UP and legal community. This is a conversation about excellence shaped by service, about…

UP Law Alumni Homecoming 2025 Hosted by UP Law Batch 2000 Katangi-tangi: Limitless Possibilities Last 14 November 2025, the UP Law Alumni Grand Homecoming didn’t just unfold — it ignited. The ballroom came alive as UP Law alumni lit up the night. Under the bold and brilliant lead of Batch 2000, alumni from across generations swept in: justices, judges, public servants, and changemakers stepping into the spotlight once more. Highlights included katangi-tangi batchmate and keynote speaker, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, whose presence added extra pride and energy to the evening. Every arrival felt like an entrance scene; every handshake, a…

UP Law Center Hosts High-Level Roundtable on Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Development: Towards a Trade-Related Climate Strategy for a Climate-Resilient Philippines The Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS) of the University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center, in partnership with the Forum on Trade, Environment and the SDGs (TESS) and the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the World Trade Organization (WTO), hosted the High-Level Roundtable on Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Development: Towards a Trade-Related Climate Strategy for a Climate-Resilient Philippines on 2 October 2025. The event gathered representatives from key government agencies and institutions, including the Department of Trade…

UP College of Law Associate Professor Rommel J. Casis Presents His Paper at the 10th Asian Society of International Law Biennial Conference The UP College of Law warmly commends Associate Professor Rommel J. Casis, for presenting his paper during the first plenary session of the 10th Asian Society of International Law Biennial Conference, hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam on 9 to 10 October 2025, at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. Associate Professor Casis presented his paper entitled “ILC’s Codification Works as Portals for Asian Influence on International Law,” which focused on Asia’s Role in the Development of International Law.…