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Feature Article

SNAFU: The Flip Side of Online Law School

As the new semester begins, here’s a doozy discussion of the other side of law school in the new normal—aspects of online law school that are rarely discussed in public but are very much the topic of class group chats on Facebook Messenger and Twitter feeds.

National News

Ph votes yes to UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russian aggression towards Ukraine

The Philippines, through Ambassador Enrique Manalo, voted “Yes” in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution condemning the ongoing aggressions of Russia towards Ukraine.

National News

SC issues new rules to expedite procedures in first level courts

In a report posted by the Public Information Office of the SC (SC-PIO) in the SC’s website, the new Rules recalibrates, reconciles, and harmonizes the coverage of the rules in both summary procedure and small claims cases with Republic Act (RA) No. 11576.

Feature Article

Dawning of the Law

The ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith. Every person is expected to know the laws, as the access and publication are accessible to the public.

National News

Russia invades Ukraine; Asian stock market plunges

President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine’s Donbas Region, the Russian Federation commenced land and sea military invasion of Ukrainian territories today, February 24, 2022.

Local News

SP: Cash Incentives to Bar Topnotchers, Passers

The proposed cash incentive will amend Section 4 of City Ordinance No. 1 series of 2017, which presently only allows cash incentives to Gensan residents who secure a spot in the top 10 of the bar examinations.

Ausculto

The Race Against Time

The room felt empty and full at the same time. Unfamiliar faces crowded the area. Tension was brewing, and everyone was conscious of it. She was mindful of the silence around, while her insides were screaming

Ausculto

Studying Tips for Law Students

Eventually, I got a hang of things. I figured out ways to study smarter and learned techniques to improve my reading, comprehension, and writing skills. I have a few study tips I thought I could share with you today that might help you have an easier time in law school.

Case Digest

The World’s Worst Valentine’s Day

“Parting is already a sorrow. It need not be more than what it already is.” J. Leonen, Ponencia, Tan-Andal vs. Andal

Feature Article

New Beginnings

I wonder how the community felt when a series of Bar Bulletin was published to push through with the Bar 2020_21. It wasn’t easy to get to where we are now; regionalizing the Bar exams and going digital, to name a few.

Feature Article

It Is Almost Here!

It was a long wait. It was excruciating and nerve-wracking for the bar takers; challenging for the Bar Examination Officials. It’s a lot of work, but it will be worth it. Finally, it is almost here.

National News

SC releases omnibus COVID-19 protocols for 2020/21 bar exams

The Supreme Court (SC) has released Omnibus COVID-19 Protocols for the 2020/21 Bar Examinations through Bar Bulletin No. 37, S. 2022, just today, January 28.

National News

BAR 2020/21 rescheduled to February

The Supreme Court announced the rescheduling of the BAR Examination to February 4 and 6, 2022. after 16.8% of the bar examinees said they were either positive for COVID-19, living with someone positive, or under quarantine due to direct contact.

Feature Article

The Wonders of Haplas: A Guide to Effective Liniments to Soothe the Pain for Law Students

So how do law students take away the pain? They rely on the right “haplas” to power through.

Feature Article

An Echo of a Life Well-Lived

It is a well-accepted fact that we borrow life, not own it. We all are tenants of the world with a ticking clock and an hourglass running out of sand.

National News

Senate approves SIM Card Registration bill

The said bill aims to avert illicit activities committed by the use of fictitious identities to register SIM cards, spoofing, and the unauthorized sale of registered SIM cards.

Ab Initio

Ab Initio: Atty Ladjiman-Sales and Atty. Sales

Lend us your ears as we introduce this hottorney couple, the perfect choice for the first entry of our Ab Initio series.

Ausculto

The Whirlwind Roller Coaster

A fraction of a second was left before the clock ticked 6:00 o’clock. Everything had to be in order. My internet connection should be stable. The night seemed familiar already.

Feature Article

2021: A Flashback and a Countdown

We’ve all been a part of all those; we’ve experienced them. Now, let’s look back at our top 13 news before we set them aside, eager for the new year to come.

Feature Article

The year foretold to be great

2021 is over. It’s time to end that chapter and move on to a new one. Unfortunately, moving on from 2021 is easier said than done. It is better an idea than a reality; better thought of than worked upon.

National News

Duterte signs P5.024-trillion 2022 nat’l budget into law

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the proposed P5.024 trillion 2022 national budget in a ceremony yesterday, December 30, at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace.

University News

MSU CoL Gensan LAC held meeting; first LSP certifications expected

The Mindanao State University College of Law Gensan Campus’ Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) held a meeting on December 30, 2021 for its long-awaited applications for Law Student Practitioner (LSP) Levels 1 and 2 Certifications pursuant to Sections 5 and 9(c) of Rule 138-A or the Law Student Practice Rule.

National News

IBP Cebu asks SC to postpone 2022 bar exams

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu Chapter (IBP Cebu) asked the Supreme Court to postpone for at least four to five weeks the bar exams in consideration of the bar candidates in Odette-hit areas of Cebu, the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.

Feature Article

The day he said goodbye

We all look forward to national holidays. No work, no classes, a day to relax and rest. These are some of the reasons why we remember and love Rizal Day. We know who, what, and when this is about, but do we know why? Do we, really?

Campus News

#LaptopCutieLegit! 105 MSU-GSC CoL Students Receive Laptops from University

One hundred five (105) student-beneficiaries of the Mindanao State University (MSU) College of Law - GenSan campus received their Dell laptops today, December 29, 2021 at the MSU-CETD covered court.