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- “1, 580 days ‘til the bar exam; Never ready. Only Prepared.”
Words by Aira Julie F. Gianan Photo by Erickson dela Cruz | AP “Buhay, kalayaan, at pag-asa ang nakataya sa bawat batas at bawat artikulong binabasa ninyo o hindi ninyo binabasa,” Justice Hernandez captures this harsh reality with her powerful line in the remarkable Bar Boys: A New Musical. The …“1, 580 days ‘til the bar exam; Never ready. Only Prepared.” Read More »
- Recent Jurisprudence: Every Law Student (and Lawyer) Should Know
By: Kim V. Naparan Layout by: Lou Margaret S. Nebit Constitutional Law Electric Cooperatives Enjoy No Constitutional Right to an Exclusive Franchise Within Their Coverage Areas (lloilo Electric Cooperative, Inc., [ILECO I], et al v. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, G.R. No. 264260, July 30, 2024) The Supreme Court (SC) …Recent Jurisprudence: Every Law Student (and Lawyer) Should Know Read More »
- Tricks or Tips: The Ultimate Law School Survival Guide
By: Lorraine Christine Santos Layout by: Aubrey Angeli W. Tan Thinking about law school? Before you dive headfirst into a world of jurisprudence and sleep deprivation, let me guess why you’re here. If you find yourself nodding along to any of these, you might just have stepped into the right …Tricks or Tips: The Ultimate Law School Survival Guide Read More »
- BEDA’S BEST: KNOW YOUR ADMINISTRATORS
By Luis Marco A. Mendoza Layout by Jed Paul Naval There can be no San Beda College Alabang – School of Law (SBCA-SOL) without our administrators, for these exemplars are the guiding lights for the brave and the bold who pursue legal education. This academic year, 2024-2025, the SBCA-SOL administrators … - FOREWORD
By: Aira Julie F. Gianan Layout by Jed Paul O. Naval “Law school is like walking in the park, but the park is Jurassic Park,” a line we can often hear during freshman orientation. At first, it appears like an overstatement projected to frighten aspiring law students. However, as reality … - “ALAB: Laban ng Alabang” The #MostValuableLaban of Every Bedan
By: Kim V. Naparan As part of the Bedan tradition and community, the San Beda College Alabang-School of Law Centralized Bar Operations (SBCA-SOL CBO), headed by its Overall Chairperson Sam Cruz, launched the new theme for this year’s bar examinations, ALAB: Laban ng Alabang on August 27 during the Send-off …“ALAB: Laban ng Alabang” The #MostValuableLaban of Every Bedan Read More »
- Nook: A Place to Call Your Own
Written by John Arvin Buenaagua/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Joanne Dy Bunteng/THE RED CHRONICLES In the middle of the bustling city, a few steps away from the bars and restaurants in Molito, there is a place designed to plant, nurture, and build dreams. It was a busy day in Nook, whose … - A Taste of Hope: How the Little Gaza’s Kitchen unites Filipino and Palestinian culture
Written by Aira Julie Gianan/THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Lynden Alyanna Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES It was only a simple plan: have lunch in Don Antonio, Quezon City, and sample their Palestinian food at the Little Gaza’s Kitchen. My mission: To try some of their meals and write an observational piece …A Taste of Hope: How the Little Gaza’s Kitchen unites Filipino and Palestinian culture Read More »
- Nowhere to Go: The Life of Internally Displaced Persons
Written by Quennie B. Sereno /THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Jed Paul O. Naval/THE RED CHRONICLES Once upon a time, there was a peaceful, beautiful neighborhood called the Swat Valley. Then came a group of armed men. Originating in Afghanistan, they called themselves “Taliban”, or students in the Pashto language. …Nowhere to Go: The Life of Internally Displaced Persons Read More »
- Climate on Trial: The Heat of Law Amidst Climate Injustice
Written by Lorraine Christine Santos /THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Lynden Alyanna Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES Filipinos are no strangers to sunshine and tropical climate. We grew up embracing sun-kissed days and spending our childhood outdoors – this was the essence of summer. But the warmth that once defined vibrance and …Climate on Trial: The Heat of Law Amidst Climate Injustice Read More »
- A Dance with the Imperialist Dragons: The Motivations of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Written by French Vivienne T. Templonuevo/THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Luis Marco Mendoza/THE RED CHRONICLES Revisiting the 24th of February 2022, the world witnessed how the armed hostilities and invasion of the Russian forces on the Ukrainian soil commenced, prompting the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War. A full-scale invasion of …A Dance with the Imperialist Dragons: The Motivations of the Russo-Ukrainian War Read More »
- Unveiling the Grim Reality of State-Sanctioned Genocide
Written by AJ Rodriguez (Features Writer Emeritus)/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Jed Paul Naval/THE RED CHRONICLES Genocide is one of the most egregious crimes against humanity, involving the deliberate and systematic destruction of a particular group based on ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, or other defining characteristics. Coined by Polish-Jewish lawyer Raphael …Unveiling the Grim Reality of State-Sanctioned Genocide Read More »
- A Place to Unrobe Your Robe: Cafe Legal De Alabang
Written by Lorraine Christine Santos/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Lynden Alyanna M. Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES “When does a lawyer make good coffee?”“When he has sufficient grounds.” The first of its kind in the South, the Cafe Legal de Alabang officially opened last November 2023 at Buencamino St, Cupang, Muntinlupa as a …A Place to Unrobe Your Robe: Cafe Legal De Alabang Read More »
- Caught on Camera: The Unintended Consequences of Law Students’ Social Media Use
Written by Aira Julie F. Gianan/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Luis Marco Mendoza/THE RED CHRONICLES In this era of hybrid education, law students find themselves at a crossroads of uncertainty blending online and in-person learning. It is a whole new world, and many are feeling unsure about which path suits them …Caught on Camera: The Unintended Consequences of Law Students’ Social Media Use Read More »
- AI FLIX Review: A War Against AI
Written by Quennie B. Sereno/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Vhee-Jei M. Bringas/THE RED CHRONICLES AI is Everywhere From virtual assistants to self-driving cars to facial recognition systems to auto-corrections to chatbots to search and recommendation engines, whether we are aware of it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us. … - Embracing AI in Education: A Law Student’s Guide to Using AI
Written by Kim V. Naparan/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Lynden Alyanna M. Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES The world is ever-changing. In today’s digital age, the relationship between the world and artificial intelligence (AI) is complex and forever evolving. Yet, it may feel like AI is just a recent development in science and technology. …Embracing AI in Education: A Law Student’s Guide to Using AI Read More »
- The Rise of AI Workers: A Critique on AI Workers and the Future of Employment
Written by French Vivienne T. Templonuevo & Kim Abraham D. Ramos/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Lynden Alyanna M. Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES Laborers are indispensable agents of the grassroot communities as they cement the baseline pillars and bedrock of the Philippine civil society. Workers’ unparalleled labor has been aiding the local communities …The Rise of AI Workers: A Critique on AI Workers and the Future of Employment Read More »
- Demystifying Cryptocurrencies: A Law Student’s Guide to the Blockchain Boom in the Philippines
Written by AJ D. Rodriguez/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Luis Marco Mendoza/THE RED CHRONICLES The Philippines has embraced the global crypto revolution with open arms, ranking sixth globally in cryptocurrency adoption, according to the 2023 Crypto Adoption Report of Chainalysis. Law students, poised at the forefront of emerging trends, are naturally … - AI, Love, You Ten Years After “Her”
Written by John Arvin Buenaagua/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Luis Marco Mendoza/THE RED CHRONICLES As early as the Ancient Greeks, it has been the fantasy of men to “love” and lust after “the ideal woman” of their creation. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), that fantasy has been made real … - A Fight Beyond Law School: A Bedan Law Student’s Struggle for Women’s Rights and Grassroots Justice
Written by Kim Ramos/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Lynden Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES A plethora of sociological and economic studies unveiled that the socio-normative standards elevated men to a social pedestal brought by the patriarchal and macho-feudal culture. Arising from the eons of mass movement, historical militancy and national democratic struggle of … - Hon. Justice Selma Palacio Alaras: The Ascent of a Woman in the Judiciary
Written by Contessa Almeyda/THE RED CHRONICLESLayout by Joanne Dy Bunteng/THE RED CHRONICLES Men historically dominated the upper echelons of the judiciary until 1934. Notwithstanding the historical dominance of the patriarchs in the seats of power, Justice Alaras, in the contemporary world, is a woman who defied the normative standards and …Hon. Justice Selma Palacio Alaras: The Ascent of a Woman in the Judiciary Read More »
- Hon. Justice Wilhelmina Jorge-Wagan:Advocating the Role of Women in the Legal Field
Written by Kim Virtudazo Naparan/THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Dwight Sambat/THE RED CHRONICLES Historically, the legal system is predominated by men, for women were deprived of basic human, political and civil rights, including education. In a modern world where women have more avenues to venture into legal careers, there is …Hon. Justice Wilhelmina Jorge-Wagan:Advocating the Role of Women in the Legal Field Read More »
- LADIES OF JUSTICE
Written by Lorraine Santos/THE RED CHRONICLES Layout by Jed Naval/THE RED CHRONICLES Around 700 BCE, the ancient Greek goddess Themis was believed to preside over justice and law. She, mythologically, has crafted the divine law, enjoining humans to follow fair play and morals. From there on, many of us have … - Bridging the Gap Between Law School and Legal Practice in the Philippines
Written by AJ Rodriguez/THE RED CHRONICLES; Layout by Quimberly Ranchez/THE RED CHRONICLES As the new semester beckons, the seeds of legal passion are sown in the hallowed halls of San Beda College Alabang School of Law (SBCA-SOL). Though our medium is still mostly online, enthusiastic students embark on their legal education …Bridging the Gap Between Law School and Legal Practice in the Philippines Read More »
- Balancing Law School and Well-being: Strategies for Mental Health and Work-Life
“One storm at a time” Written by Aira Julie Gianan/THE RED CHRONICLES; Layout by Dwight Sambat/THE RED CHRONICLES I vividly recall the first time I heard the words “I rest my case.” It seemed so conclusive and assured as if the lawyer had laid out their argument with …Balancing Law School and Well-being: Strategies for Mental Health and Work-Life Read More »
- Recent Jurisprudence Law Students Should Know
Written by Quennie Sereno/THE RED CHRONICLES; Layout by Jed Naval/THE RED CHRONICLES “You can never learn less, you can only learn more,” R. Buckminster Fuller once said. Reading cases can be laborious, especially when there is a tsunami of cases assigned by law professors. But for aspiring lawyers, it is … - SOL THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: SOL Administrators
Written by Lorraine Santos/THE RED CHRONICLES; Layout by Lynden Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES School administrators are the pillars committed to providing every student with the best and a positive learning environment. They regularly monitor the students’ progress to ensure that no one is left behind in attaining their academic goals and … - Foreword
Written by Kim Ramos/THE RED CHRONICLES; Layout by Lynden Valenzuela/THE RED CHRONICLES A colossal vision is impossible until you take the first step. The dream of becoming a lawyer seems dreadful to some, but with the right amount of grit and hard work, it will ripen into reality. On behalf … - “Promised Neverland”
By: Quennie B. Sereno Magic 12 After two grueling years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos put their hopes in their ballots as they cast them during the 2022 May elections. The result was a mixture of interesting breeds of Senators: an actor, a mediator in his own show, a … - The Danger of Red-Tagging
By: Kim Ramos As a hallmark of democracy, being critical and vigilant to the acts of our leaders in the government is crucial in view of the fact that sovereignty is within the hands of the electorate. It is incumbent on our part to criticize whenever we see our representative …
