Advocati

Editorial

PAO Lawyer vs. PAO Lawyer: Walking both sides of the line?

For an autonomous office like PAO to find itself at odds with the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) is not just concerning but a reminder of the unresolved complexities within our justice framework.

Editorial

Remembering Ninoy Aquino: Are the Filipinos Still Worth Dying For?

Truly, this very question resounds with renewed relevance in our nation, which is now grappling with political polarization, evolving challenges, altered history, and shifting ideals.

Editorial

Heart and Soul of the People

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our fellow Filipinos and the global community. No Matter What, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a better world for all, driven by the belief that together, our actions can inspire change beyond measure.

Ausculto

This Thing We Call Life

There is beauty in realizing that things could still change. And that somehow, life will favor you soon. That life might be a pain, but pain is not forever.

Campus News

MSU COL A.Y. 2023-2024 kicks off with GA; new CLSA officers take oath

To kick-off the opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, law students of MSU – GenSan Extension attended the first General Assembly of the year to discuss matters relevant to the college.

Ausculto

Walking Inattentively in the Halls of Justice

Imagine an internet browser with multiple tabs, and each tab plays a different song. That’s what's running through my head. Everything, but the class.

Ausculto

Vacuum

Inside the vacuum, nothing else matters but the feeling of seclusion. No distractions, no critics, no players, no noise.

Ab Initio

Embracing Challenges and Becoming a Sailor of Success

Atty. Mary Chris Gulle, CPA, Valedictorian of Batch Ad Meliora, describes her journey towards becoming a lawyer.

National News

Applicability Of Anti-VAWC To Lesbian Relationships

Clearly, the use of the gender-neutral word ‘person’ who has or had a sexual or dating relationship with the woman encompasses even lesbian relationships.

Ausculto

Eight of Eight

Certainly, having friends to share your journey of hardship with undoubtedly offers a sense of camaraderie and motivation; it helps them navigate through the relentless storms that is the law school. This is the story of the eight successful Bar examinees of the Plato Batch 2017.

Ausculto

The Spirit of Valor

Day of the Valor serves as a reminder of the importance of courage, resilience, and selflessness in the face of adversity, and is a testament to the Filipino spirit of fearlessness.

National News

SC: “Slightest degree” of penetration of male genitalia to cleft labia majora is considered rape

“Mere introduction, however slight, into the cleft of the labia majora by a penis that is capable of penetration, regardless of whether such penile penetration is thereafter fully achieved, consummates the crime of rape,” SC ruled.

Ausculto

Women with a We

Women, in modern society, have learned to exercise their rights more. The Maria Claras of the modern world are distinguishable to Jose Rizal’s literary ideal.

Case Digest

State’s obligation to defend the rights of children from all forms of abuse, reinforced in Sps. Dorao v. Sps. David case

The court affirmed the State’s commitment to use a child right-based parenting, caring, and teaching style and to place the child’s best interests in all actions concerning children.

National News

SC amends rules on declaration of absolute nullity of void marriages, annulment of voidable marriages, and legal separation

The resolution amended the jurisdictional requirements when filing for the declaration of absolute nullity of void marriages, annulment of voidable marriages, and legal separation.

Ausculto

Cool Girl

The cool girl is, as defined by men in countless ways, the ultimate woman. She is low maintenance, sexually adventurous, and above all, easy to please but not easily offended.

Ausculto

Charter Change: The Quest to Overhaul Our Constitution.

Charter change is indeed an ambitious move that could not only affect a mere piece of paper but the future and well-being of all of us as a nation. The Constitution is the foundation on which all our laws are built and is the guiding compass of our government’s policies and our nation’s future.

Ausculto

The Happy Medium

To understand Gen Z, one ought to know who Gen Z is. If you were born anywhere from the year 1997 to 2012, then all roads lead to the conclusion that you are a part of said generation.

National News

SC considers use of AI-powered tools to improve legal research in Ph courts

"Through artificial intelligence, the SPJI will enable faster and easier access to legal references and will usher in the redevelopment of the Judiciary ELibrary, which will include AI-enabled tech to improve its legal research capabilities."

Ausculto

Hostess

It does not take a day to build a house. I’m no engineer but I know it takes months, years even. Mine took 24 years, and it still undergoes renovations… and repairs.

Aperio

novalunosis

It was precious. Alluring. Novalunosis.

Ausculto

Time Zones

In an age where news, information and life updates are accessible with just one click, it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up, to live up to the norm and meet timelines to conform.

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Rainy Days Come and Go

The cold trickled down my spine. A few meters later, I was already soaking wet that I started to tremble. Goosebumps.

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A New Year’s Epiphany

As we count down the last days of the year and welcome the start of a brand new one, we are overfamiliar with the “new year, new me!” declarations along with the classic New Year’s resolution.

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Your Yearend To-Do List

In the air is the question, “What’s the best thing about 2022?” and then you wonder. Let us give you some ideas.