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…

Students of UP Law and the National Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology hold symposium on the intersection of drug development and intellectual property law     The LAW 194 class of the UP College of Law (COL), in collaboration with the MBB 294 class of the National Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) held a joint symposium titled, “The Future of Medicine-Making: AI, Research Ethics, and Intellectual Property,” on 16 May 2026 via Zoom. Under the guidance of Atty. Josephine Santiago, former Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and professor, the symposium highlighted the…

UP IHR–IPLPP provides Human Rights Training for Aeta/Ayta Communities in Central Luzon   The University of the Philippines Institute of Human Rights – Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program (UP IHR–IPLPP) conducted a community visit and human rights training for Aeta/Ayta communities from Bataan, Tarlac, and Zambales, who gathered in Limay, Bataan on 18 April 2026. The activity aimed to engage directly with the communities, listen to their experiences, and better understand the current situation of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples in the region. Aside from the visit, the program featured lectures by Atty. Raymond Marvic C. Baguilat, Head Legal Officer…