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Prof. John Molo offers free legal services for anti-Marcos protesters who were sexually harassed online

Prof. John Molo offers free legal services for anti-Marcos protesters who were sexually harassed online (CNN.com) Prof. John Molo offers free legal services for anti-Marcos protesters who were sexually harassed online "I am DONE with just shaming and correcting acts of blatant misogyny perpetrated online. If anyone knows any of the female students who are being sexually harassed by lewd pro-Marcos trolls, please ask them if they wish to pursue legal action. We will offer our services for free, along with other lawyers I have talked to." Prof. John Molo wrote on his Facebook account, following the torrent of online…

Dean Pacifico Agabin interviewed on the possible suspension of the writ of habeas corpus

Dean Pacifico Agabin interviewed on the possible suspension of the writ of habeas corpus Dean Agabin: Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus would be baseless Dean Pacifico Agabin stated in an interview with 24-Oras GMA News that there is no basis for the President to declare a suspension of the writ of habeas corpus under the present circumstances. Dean Agabin expounds that the country is neither under invasion nor a state of rebellion. The statement comes in reaction to the sentiments expressed by President Rodrigo Duterte that order might be employed if the state of lawlessness spreads across the…

Dean Danilo Concepcion voted as the 21st UP President

Dean Danilo Concepcion voted as the 21st UP President Law Dean as 21st UP President College of Law Dean Danilo L. Concepcion was selected as the 21st president of the University of the Philippines by the Board Of Regents (BOR) at a special meeting held on 15 November 2016. The 11-member BOR, the highest policy making body of the university, voted for Concepcion, 58, to replace Alfredo Pascual who will end his six-year term on February 2017. Dean DLC will be the sixth to hold a Law degree in the roster of UP Presidents. Article from Philstar.com: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/11/15/1644003/law-dean-new-president Article from…

Prof. Tony La Viña: “History cannot be buried”

Prof. Tony La Viña: "History cannot be buried" History cannot be Buried Continuing the thread of discussion in his Manila Standard opinion column, Prof. Tony La Viña reflects on the uncertainties regarding the Supreme Court vote on the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos in Libingan ng Mga Bayani. As Prof. La Viña writes, should the court dismiss the petitions in line with President Rodrigo Duterte's stance on the issue, their deferment would signify that "it is the President who has the competence and authority to make this decision." However, the author juxtaposes the scenario with the petitioners' argument that…

UP College of Law wins the 2016 National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law

UP College of Law wins the 2016 National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law Representing the College of Law, students Nathan Legacion and Angela Conejero, First and Second Counsel respectively, emerged as the champions at the Red Cross National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law, which was held last Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Besting fifteen teams in the competition, the pair will represent the country in the Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition in Hong Kong, on March next year. The original post on the International Committee of the Red Cross Philippines Facebook page can be accessed through this link:…

New Release: “Legal Education: The Search for its Strategic Center in Filipino Cultural Development” by Merlin Magallona

New Release: "Legal Education: The Search for its Strategic Center in Filipino Cultural Development" by Merlin Magallona Now available at the UP Law Complex Book Room LEGAL EDUCATION: THE SEARCH FOR ITS STRATEGIC CENTER IN FILIPINO CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT By Merlin M. Magallona PHP 150.00 Has culture and desire for identity been employed to influence the major developments in legal education, in terms of long-term policies and strategic directions? Do policy-makers demonstrate motivation in making strategic choices on account of culture? Is there a significant relation between policy-makers' behavior and deep involvement in national identity? Written at different times and for…

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