WEP Conducts 3rd Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Pandemic-Related Benefits for Labor The UP College of Law/Law Center’s Workers and Employees Program (WEP) conducted its 3rd Round Table Discussion with the theme “Amidst a Crisis: Pandemic-Related Benefits for Labor” on February 12, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Representatives from labor unions, officials of government agencies, a sectoral representative, labor law practitioners, and law students participated. Formally opening the program, WEP Program Director, Prof. Patricia R.P. Salvador Daway revisited the accomplishments of the 2nd RTD and discussed the expectations for the 3rd RTD. This was followed by Atty. Emir V. Mendoza’s presentation of…

UP Law Center Technology Law and Policy Program to Discuss Meta’s Oversight Board with Co-Chair Jamal Greene On February 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., the UP Law Center Technology Law and Policy Program will hold a webinar entitled “Content Moderation and Human Rights on Facebook and Instagram: A Discussion with Meta’s Oversight Board.” The webinar will feature the Oversight Board’s Co-Chair Jamal Greene as the main speaker, with Professor Theodore Te as a reactor. The Oversight Board began its work in 2020. It issues binding and independent decisions on content on Facebook and Instagram. One of the first cases reviewed…

Extension of Deadline for Application and New Law Aptitude Examination (LAE) Date In order to accommodate applicants who are experiencing difficulties and delays in securing their documentary requirements, the deadline for application to the LAE and submission of documents is extended to 04 March 2022. The date of the LAE is likewise moved to 03 April 2022, Sunday, while the first mock LAE will be held on 13 March 2022.  

The UP Law wins 26th Stetson Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition Southeast Asian Regional Rounds (SEARR) Championship UP Law proudly congratulates the UP Law Stetson Team for prevailing as Champions of the 26th Stetson Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition Southeast Asian Regional Rounds (SEARR) held virtually last January 24-28, 2022. The team bested Ateneo Law School in the semi-finals and won against Singapore Management University Yong Pung How School of Law in the final round, where they were judged by a panel of International Environmental Law and International Humanitarian Law experts. This year’s theme revolves around “Challenges Presented…

Asian Society of International Law: Are you an AsianSIL member interested in International Criminal Law? The UP Law Center Institute of International Legal Studies (UP IILS) together with the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) invite you to be part of our International Criminal Law Interest Group! You may register through this link: http://bitly.ws/nW9f. By being part of the group, you will be exposed to the latest developments in International Criminal Law, new scholarly work and publications in the field, and various opportunities for discussion and collaboration including calls for papers, conferences, webinars, and similar events. See you there!