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Phil Women Judges Association formally opens 27th Annual Convention-Seminar

Phil Women Judges Association formally opens 27th Annual Convention-Seminar

The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) formally opened its 27th Annual Convention-Seminar (Convention-Seminar) with the theme, “PWJA: Livin’ La Vida Corona!” today, March 8, 2022.

Bill raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 signed into law

Bill raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 signed into law

In a bid to afford minors stronger protection against abuse and exploitation, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old, March 4, 2022.

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

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.

SC issues new rules to expedite procedures in first level courts

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.

Russia invades Ukraine; Asian stock market plunges

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.

SP: Cash Incentives to Bar Topnotchers, Passers

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.

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

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.

Senate approves SIM Card Registration bill

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.

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

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.

MSU CoL Gensan LAC held meeting; first LSP certifications expected

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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.

IBP Cebu asks SC to postpone 2022 bar exams

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.

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

#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.

Rejected party-list groups secure TROs from SC

Rejected party-list groups secure TROs from SC

The Commission on Elections dismissed the petitions for registration of several party-list groups vying for a slot on the ballots for the May 2022 polls.

SC disbars lawyer for Gross Immorality

SC disbars lawyer for Gross Immorality

Atty. Allan C. Contado was found guilty of gross immorality after abandoning his family and cohabiting with another woman whom he had two children with.

Las Piñas clerk of court sues OAS-SC over mandatory vax memo

Las Piñas clerk of court sues OAS-SC over mandatory vax memo

A Clerk of Court filed a petition challenging the memorandum requiring the mandatory vaccination of all court personnel and officials.

Statement on the celebration of International Human Rights Day

Statement on the celebration of International Human Rights Day

Today, we celebrate Human Rights Day in honor of the milestone – a document declaring inalienable rights everyone is entitled to as a human being.

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day

Seventy-one years ago today, President Elpidio Quirino signed Proclamation No. 225 s. 1950 designating December 10 as the Human Rights Day.

SC declares 2 provisions of Anti-Terror Law unconstitutional

SC declares 2 provisions of Anti-Terror Law unconstitutional

The Supreme Court struck down the qualifier portion of Section 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Law.

House OKs bill mandating playing of Pinoy music for tourists

House OKs bill mandating playing of Pinoy music for tourists

Under the said bill, international flights are required to devote at least 50 percent of its piped-in music to Filipino songs, upon landing in the Philippines.

Longer jail time, higher penalty for perjury signed into law

Longer jail time, higher penalty for perjury signed into law

The new measure amended Article 183 (false testimony in other cases and perjury in solemn affirmation) and Article 184 (offering false testimony in evidence) of the Revised Penal Code.

SC: No place for sexist-language in the judiciary

SC: No place for sexist-language in the judiciary

Noting that some of the official documents, communications, and issuances of the Judiciary still use sexist language, the High Court issued on September 24, 2021 Memorandum Circular No. 90-2021 reminding and enjoining all the officials and employees of the Judiciary to use gender fair language. Memorandum Circular No. 90-2021 reiterated

Notarial Commissions Extended: SC

Notarial Commissions Extended: SC

The Supreme Court en banc - resolved to extend notarial commissions set to expire on December 2021, for another six months, or from January 1 until June 30, 2022, as enclosed in its Bar Matter No. 3795.

LEB launches Revised Model Law Curriculum, CLEP website

LEB launches Revised Model Law Curriculum, CLEP website

Designed to mold excellent, ethical, and innovative legal professionals committed to the Rule of Law, the RMLC is set to be rolled out starting the Academic Year 2021-2022.

Al-Farabi Becomes the Alpha of the Night

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Al-Farabi Becomes the Alpha of the Night

It is more than a battle of wits and confidence and there’s so much more in store than one came prepared for. To welcome the newest members of our big family,