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 weight of these words reminded …
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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) once again stressed that exclusive …
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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 place. I’m guessing you are …
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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 are: Dr. Ulpiano P. Sarmiento …
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 sets in, one quickly realizes …
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 celebration at St. Benedict Chapel. …
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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 website describes it as a …
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 about their offerings and operations …
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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. Soon, the Taliban’s influence has …
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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 carefree vacations now feels cruel. …
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