UP IHR Continues to Call for Public Health and Rights-Based Approach in TWG Meetings for the Amendment of the Dangerous Drugs Law The UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) continued to provide legal expertise to the House of Representatives Committee on Dangerous Drugs in the fourth, fifth and sixth Technical Working Group (TWG) Meetings on the amendment of RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The fourth TWG Meeting was held on 21 April 2026 and was attended by UP IHR University Researchers Atty. James Gregory A. Villasis and Atty. Jessica B. Chica, and…

UP Law Complex is set to combine the existing College of Law and Law Center websites into one unified platform     Representatives from the different UP Law Complex institutes, programs, offices, and organizations came together for a Coordination Meeting to commence the development of the new UP Law website. The meeting focused on the development of a new consolidated website for the UP Law Complex, combining the existing College of Law and Law Center websites into one unified platform. IPD presented the project overview, explaining that this major institutional initiative was recently approved by the Chancellor and will be…

UP IHR opens a multidisciplinary dialogue on the Legalization of Medical Cannabis in the Philippines Against the backdrop of the Philippines’ deeply conservative and punitive approach to drug-related issues, the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) spearheaded a bold and timely conversation through “From Stigma to Treatment: A Forum on Medical Cannabis Legalization in the Philippines,” held on April 23, 2026. The Forum brought together key stakeholders, including legal experts, healthcare professionals, policymakers, civil society organizations, and members of the academic community, to discuss the therapeutic and medical potential of cannabis, hear testimonies on its use for…

  The University of the Philippines Law Center UP Training and Convention Division is urgently seeking dedicated student researchers to support our mission of promoting legal consciousness and professional excellence. Qualifications Academic Standing: Open to incoming 2nd year and 3rd year Juris Doctor (JD) students of UP Law for A.Y. 2026–2027. Skills: Strong writing and legal research capabilities, as well as proficiency in graphic design and photo/video editing. Competencies: Ability to manage administrative tasks alongside academic research responsibilities. Interested applicants are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV), Letter of Intent, and, if applicable, samples of their research or creative…

On 18 March 2026, following the issuance of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Josef v. Ursua, the UP Gender Law and Policy Program (UP GLPP) invited legal experts, law students, and representatives from civil society organizations advocating for gender equality to take part in the discussion entitled “Josef v. Ursua: Implications on Family Relations and Property Rights” at the Malcolm Theater, Malcolm Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The forum featured a distinguished panel of speakers who examined the ruling from different legal perspectives, such as on Persons and Family Law, Property Law, Succession Law, and its impact on MarriageEquality…

Original signed copy of the 1935 Philippine Constitution part of UP Law's archival collection [Presented by the UP Law Class ‘71 to the UP College of Law, 23 March 2011, on the occasion of its Centennial; also, the 40thAnniversary of the UP Law Class of 1971, and the anniversary of the presentation of the 1935 Constitution to US President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his approval/ signature.]   Guillermo L. Crisostomo (a deaf-mute) born in 1894 in Malolos, Bulacan, was a collector for the local Library and Museum. He was largely self-educated. His father was Mariano Crisostomo, a revolutionary leader, member…