By AJ Rodriguez Life ain’t fair. A few are fortunate to have more than enough provisions one will ever need, some will have to contend with the mundaneness of the daily grind, while the vast majority will have to fight it out to survive. A number of us will go through this spectrum in varying …
“You should not let law school define your career!” In between the exchange of pleasantries, these were the words uttered by this man. Amid the busy season, Atty. Rico Paolo Quicho still found time to meet some law students. With conviction, he added, “lahat ito stepping-stones.” He went on to tell us that setbacks may …
By Kim Abraham Ramos Graphics by Anna Obeso / The Red Chronicles Our workers pour blood, sweat, and tears to form the solid foundation of our institutions and their exceptional work effort serves as a vehicle for the smooth flow of our everyday lives. Upon their might lies the future of our nation’s economy. It is …
By Ma. Cristina Miranda Photo by Aramaine Balon / The Red Chronicles One common reason why some people don’t vote in elections is that they believe their single vote doesn’t matter. History, however, shows that this is not the case, particularly in presidential elections. Voting has been a practical method for a group of people …
by Femme Angela Armamento The pandemic inflicted a heavy blow to our country. Along with the disruption it brought to the economy were the long-term repercussions to our work and way of life. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) even expressed that there is a compelling reason to improve financial literacy and capability to help …
By: Chezka Celis Reasoning, writing, and public speaking are some of the skills that we need in the legal profession. As future lawyers, we are not just storages for legal knowledge; we also need to examine, challenge, communicate, and apply the things we learn. This is where debate comes in. Debate is an effective device …
By Joseph Napoleon S. Matienzo As confirmed in a Bar Bulletin recently released by the Supreme Court, the 2021 Bar Examinations will be conducted through a “digitalized, localized, and proctored modality.”[1] Presumably, the current pandemic may have been the catalyst in its decision to expedite this transition. In line with this significant reform made by …
By Chezka Celis Due to the lockdown and social distancing protocols brought by the pandemic, there has been a shift towards a more digital world. Schools have adopted a virtual learning set-up in order to safely adapt amid the prevailing health crisis. For reasons of security and convenience, online shopping has become increasingly popular for …
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: Oral Arguments for the petition to declare the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is currently on-going at the time of posting]By: Annelyse Camille C. Andal and Quennie Razelle B. Sereno The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020,[1] arguably the most controversial legislation passed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, took effect on July 18, 2020. The said law was …
ANTI-TERRORISM LAW: AN ACT TO THREATEN TERRORISTS OR A WEAPON TO SILENCE CRITICS Read More »
By Alexandra Erika L. Ang and Femme Angela C. Armamento In God’s perfect timing was the overall feeling during the online interview with Atty. Dawna Fya Bandiola. She spoke with the easy calmness of a friend you’re catching up with over coffee. And while speaking with the young lawyer had a sense of familiarity to …
[COVER STORY] Phoenix Rising: Atty. Dawna Fya Bandiola Read More »