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Prof. Dante Gatmaytan: “Ignoring Constitutional Checks for Emergency Rule”

Prof. Dante Gatmaytan: “Ignoring Constitutional Checks for Emergency Rule” As the declaration of Martial Law over Mindanao reached its third week in effect, Prof. Dante Gatmaytan released the article “Ignoring Constitutional Checks for Emergency Rule” in the Blog of the International Journal of Constitutional Law. Prof. Gatmaytan elucidates on the grounds on which the said declaration could be questioned, particularly on the Congress’ inaction to critically assess the situation in Marawi City, as well as the possible engagement of the Supreme Court in this issue. “The constitutional strictures seem effective only if constitutional players recognize them,” he writes. The full…

UP Law finishes as semi-finalist in 2017 ICC Moot Court

UP Law finishes as semi-finalist in 2017 ICC Moot Court Competing with 64 schools from 50 countries all over the world, the University of the Philippines team finished as a semifinalist in the 2017 International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition (English version) held on 14- 19 May 2017 at the Hague, Netherlands. The five-man team was composed of Theodore Joseph Jumamil, Monique Castro Roa, Vaupetroanji Peña, Risa Crisostomo,and team leader Samantha Ann Tirthdas. Tirthdas was also recognized as the overall Best Speaker and Best Speaker for the Prosecution. Coaching the team was Prof. Nicolas Ty, assisted by Raphael Pangalangan.…

New releases under UP Law Center Publications

New releases under UP Law Center Publications: TAXATION IN THE PHILIPPINES; PHIL. MANUAL OF LEGAL CITATION (8th Ed.) TAXATION IN THE PHILIPPINES - Local Taxation, Tariff and Customs Law, and Transfer and Business Taxation: Notes and Cases (Volume I, Part A and Part B) By DINA D. LUCENARIO Php 450/book As part of the UP Law Centennial Textbook Writing Project, the first volume of Taxation in the Philippines covers the substantive law portion of Tax 2, focusing on the powers of the taxing authorities, tax rates, computation of taxes and taxable transactions and entities, as well as applicable tax exemptions…

UP Institute of Human Rights co-hosts forum on Drug Policy

UP Institute of Human Rights co-hosts forum on Drug Policy; UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Agnes Callamard delivers keynote speech The UP Institute of Human Rights, in cooperation with Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) Anti-Death Penalty Task Force, held a two-day conference on "Drug Issues: Different Perspectives," aimed at opening a meaningful discussion on changing the current drug policy in the country. The event was held from May 5-6, 2017, at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Among its speakers was the United Nations Special Rapporteur Dr. Agnes Callamard, whose lecture focused on the escalated or "compound…

Prof. Elizabeth Aguiling-Pangalangan holds a seminar lecture

Prof. Elizabeth Aguiling-Pangalangan holds a seminar lecture on "History and Framework of the Philippine Law on Marriage: Common Issues for the Filipino Migrant" at the University of Antwerp On the occasion of the 2017 National Women's Month, Prof. Elizabeth Aguiling-Pangalangan gave a seminar lecture at the University of Antwerp Faculty of Law on the "History and Framework of the Philippine Law on Marriage: Common Issues for the Filipino Migrant." The seminar was held on April 21, 2017, and was hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, in cooperation with the University of Antwerp. The lecture was aimed at Filipino…

UP Law team finishes as semifinalist for the 2017 Price Media Law Moot Court Competition

UP Law team finishes as semifinalist for the 2017 Price Media Law Moot Court Competition The representatives of the University of the Philippines distinguished themselves in the international rounds of the 10th Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Court Competition, garnering a place in the semi-finals, as well as the 2nd and 4th Best Speaker Awards. Competing at the Oxford University, United Kingdom, from April 3-7, 2017, the UP team was composed of Alex Austria (2nd Best Speaker), Redmond Lim, Hanna Lizette Manalili, and Raya Tan (4th Best Speaker) and coached by Prof. Nicholas Felix Ty, with Atty. Michelle Go…

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