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π‹πˆπ“π„π‘π€π‘π˜ | 𝑺𝒂 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒂𝒍𝒂 π’π’ˆ π‘©π’‚π’šπ’‚π’π’Š, π‘©π’–π’‰π’‚π’š π’‚π’π’ˆ π‘©π’‚π’šπ’‚π’ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­Sa bawat pintig ng puso ng lahi,May sigaw ng tapang, may awit ng sakri...
25/08/2025

π‹πˆπ“π„π‘π€π‘π˜ | 𝑺𝒂 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒂𝒍𝒂 π’π’ˆ π‘©π’‚π’šπ’‚π’π’Š, π‘©π’–π’‰π’‚π’š π’‚π’π’ˆ π‘©π’‚π’šπ’‚π’ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Sa bawat pintig ng puso ng lahi,
May sigaw ng tapang, may awit ng sakripisyo’t puri.
Hindi man sila lahat ay nasa larawan,
Ang kanilang alaala’y gabay sa kinabukasan.

Si Rizal, sa pluma’y lumaban,
Nagising ang diwa ng bayan sa kanyang panitikan.
Si Bonifacio, sa tabak at talumpati,
Itinindig ang dangal ng dukhang maralita’t api.

Si Mabini, bagamat di makalakad,
Ang isipan niya’y ilaw sa landas ng pamahalaan.
Si Aguinaldo, sa digmaan ay nanguna,
Upang ang watawat ay maitaas sa kalayaan ng bansa.

Si Tandang Sora, sa tahanan ay kumupkop,
Sa sugatang Katipunero, siya’y naging ina’t apoy.
Si Melchora, Gabriela, at Gregoria,
Mga babaeng bayaniβ€”matapang, mapagmahal, dakila.

Ngunit ang pagiging bayani’y di natatapos sa kasaysayan.
Ito’y patuloy sa bawat Pilipinong may malasakit sa bayan.
Sa g**o, sa manggagawa, sa magsasaka,
Sa kabataang bumabangon, sa mamamayang nagmamahal ng tapat at buo.

Ngayong Araw ng mga Bayani,
Alalahanin natin ang kanilang tinig at adhikain.
Ipagpatuloy natin ang laban,
Sa ngalan ng hustisya, dangal, at kalayaan.

Dahil sa alaala ng bayani, buhay ang bayan.
At sa puso ng bawat Pilipino, may pag-asa ang kinabukasan.





𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 | π™π™π™š π˜Ύπ™€π™£π™©π™žπ™£π™ͺπ™ͺ𝙒 𝙀𝙛 π™π™žπ™‘π™žπ™₯π™žπ™£π™€ π™ƒπ™šπ™§π™€π™žπ™¨π™’β€œThe Filipino people have fought revolutions, by the power of the pen, the stre...
25/08/2025

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 | π™π™π™š π˜Ύπ™€π™£π™©π™žπ™£π™ͺπ™ͺ𝙒 𝙀𝙛 π™π™žπ™‘π™žπ™₯π™žπ™£π™€ π™ƒπ™šπ™§π™€π™žπ™¨π™’

β€œThe Filipino people have fought revolutions, by the power of the pen, the strength of the sword and the might of prayer to claim and reclaim their fundamental rights.” [1]

Every last Monday of August, the Philippines observes National Heroes Day, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9492 [2]. More than a ceremonial holiday, this observance reflects the enduring spirit of the Filipino people, honoring heroes past and present who shaped the nation through courage, service, and unity.

Today, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in collaboration with the Department of National Defense and the City of Taguig, will commemorate National Heroes Day with a program at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.

The commemoration will be led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. as Guest of Honor, with the theme "Isang Diwa, Isang Lahi, Isang Bayanihan." Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner, NHCP Chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr., and Taguig City Mayor Ma will also be present. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano is also participating in the celebration. This year’s commemoration will include an unveiling of the monument β€˜Unsung Heroes,’ also at the Libingan ng mga Bayani [3].

This year’s commemoration not only pays tribute to the great men and women who fought for the nation’s freedom but also raises questions about how the country values its modern-day heroes. Farmers, the backbone of food security, continue to struggle with poverty and the unresolved issues of land ownership and distribution, leaving many without the means to fully benefit from the lands they till [4].Fisherfolks, who are equally vital contributors to the country’s food supply, courageously sail despite repeated harassment from external powers and the looming threat of environmental degradation [5][6]. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), long hailed as the lifeblood of the economy, remain separated from their families while grappling with labor rights issues abroad [7][8]. Educators, tasked with shaping future generations, face perennial shortages in classrooms, resources, and fair compensation [9][10]. Medical frontliners and public servants, praised during the pandemic, continue to endure systemic neglect in healthcare and governance [11][12][13]. Even ordinary citizens, through their resilience and small acts of service, often find themselves filling the gaps left by weak institutions and policies.

As the nation reflects, let us remember that the true measure of heroism lies in our collective ability to stand together, to serve one another, and to build a just and humane society.

[1] Republic v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 104768, July 21, 2003, Carpio, J. [J. Puno, Separate Opinion] https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/48867

[2] REPUBLIC ACT No. 9492https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%209492.pdf
https://nhcp.gov.ph/news_and_updates/nation-to-observe-national-heroes-day-2025/

[3] NATION TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY 2025
https://nhcp.gov.ph/news_and_updates/nation-to-observe-national-heroes-day-2025/

[4] Lucenio, M. (2022) After 34 years of Philippines’ agrarian reform law, farmers continue to long for own land
https://www.licas.news/2022/06/12/after-34-years-of-philippines-agrarian-reform-law-farmers-continue-to-long-for-own-land/

[5] Gonzales, C. (2019) Panelo: Gov’t will not tolerate oppression of Filipino fishermen
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1131802/panelo-govt-will-not-tolerate-oppression-of-filipino-fishermen

[6] Bernal, B., Yang, C. (2024) Wary Filipino fishermen continue to fish in disputed waters, despite China’s maritime detention rule
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-fishermen-south-china-sea-maritime-patrol-regulation-law-dispute-4476211 #:~:text=Trump%20podcasts%20Wellness-,Wary%20Filipino%20fishermen%20continue%20to%20fish%20in%20disputed%20waters%2C%20despite,generated%20by%20an%20AI%20tool.

[7] Sampang, D. (2025) 11 OFWs file complaints vs Amsterdam gym over harsh working conditions
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/287730/11-ofws-in-amsterdam-file-complaints-vs-gym-company-over-harsh-working-conditions

[8] International Labour Organization. Labour migration in the Philippines
https://www.ilo.org/regions-and-countries/asia-and-pacific/philippines/areas-work/labour-migration-philippines #:~:text=They%20are%20deceived%20about%20the,forced%20labour%20and%20human%20trafficking.

[9] Hernando-Malipot, M. (2025) Teachers push for higher education budget, immediate reforms as SY 2025–2026 opens amid shortages
https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/15/teachers-push-for-higher-education-budget-immediate-reforms-as-sy-20252026-opens-amid-shortages

[10] Espenido, J. (2025) Thoughts on β€˜Schools return, and so do their problems’
https://opinion.inquirer.net/184488/thoughts-on-schools-return-and-so-do-their-problems

[11] Manabat, J. (2021) Are the doctors alright? Frontliners in remote areas feel Manila’s neglect
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/situation-doctors-frontliners-remote-areas-feel-manila-neglect-covid-19/

[12] Council for Health and Development, Philippines. Failing COVID-19 Response: A failure of a weak and privatized healthcare system
https://phmovement.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Revised_Viva_Salud_Phillipines_Health-system-preparedness-and-response-to-Covid-in-the-Phillipines-FULL.edited.pdf

[13] Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (2021) Plight and neglect of health workers a continuing crisis
https://cmfr-phil.org/media-ethics-responsibility/journalism-review/plight-and-neglect-of-health-workers-a-continuing-crisis/





π“π‘πž 𝐒𝐨π₯𝐒𝐜𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫, the official publication of PUP College of Law, proudly announces the members of the Editorial Board for ...
22/08/2025

π“π‘πž 𝐒𝐨π₯𝐒𝐜𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫, the official publication of PUP College of Law, proudly announces the members of the Editorial Board for A.Y. 2025-2026.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: πŒπ€π‘πˆπ€ 𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐀. 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐀
ASSOCIATE EDITOR: π‚πŽπ‹π„π„π 𝐃. π’π€ππ“πŽπ’
MANAGING EDITOR: 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑 π‘π€π˜ 𝐂. π„π•π€ππ†π„π‹πˆπ’π“π€
LEGAL EDITOR: πŒπ„π‹πˆπ‚π€ πˆππ€ 𝐕. π†π‹πŽπ‘πˆπ€
NEWS EDITOR: πŒπˆπ‹π„π’ π€π™π‘π˜π„π‹ 𝐑. 𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀
FEATURE EDITOR: 𝐉𝐄𝐙𝐙𝐀 πŒπ€π„ 𝐒. 𝐃𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐂
LITERARY EDITOR: π‰π€π‚πŠπ˜ π‰πŽπ˜πππˆπ„π‘ 𝐕. π‰π„π‘π”π’π€π‹π„πŒ
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The publication shall keep up with its mission to uphold the values and principles that have shaped it into what it is today: unyielding and fearless. It shall continue its mandate of liberating the critical and creative minds of Iskos and Iskas and the wider community through fearless journalism.

In an era where silence becomes complicity, the persistent pursuit of truth and fairness shall persevere.

We are still accepting applications for new members and writers. If you're interested, kindly fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/TheSolicitorMembership2025

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message!





𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 | π‘­π’Šπ’π’Šπ’‘π’Šπ’π’π’” 𝒂𝒓𝒆 π’˜π’π’“π’•π’‰ π’π’Šπ’—π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒇𝒐𝒓On October 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 727, d...
21/08/2025

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 | π‘­π’Šπ’π’Šπ’‘π’Šπ’π’π’” 𝒂𝒓𝒆 π’˜π’π’“π’•π’‰ π’π’Šπ’—π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒇𝒐𝒓

On October 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 727, declaring August 21, 2025, as Ninoy Aquino Day, a special non-working holiday [1]. Ninoy Aquino Day holds a special place in Philippine law and history. Its observance is anchored in Republic Act No. 9256, signed in 2004 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which institutionalized August 21 as a nationwide day of remembrance for the late senator [2].

Aquino’s assassination on August 21, 1983, at what is now the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, sparked public outrage that eventually swelled into the 1986 People Power Revolution. His death symbolized sacrifice at its highest form. His famous words, β€œThe Filipino is worth dying for,” have been etched into the nation’s collective memory, serving as a rallying cry for democracy and freedom.

Benigno β€œNinoy” Aquino Jr., born on November 27, 1932, in Tarlac Province, emerged from a lineage of power and influence, being the grandson of a general and the son of a senator-landowner. From an early age, his determination and intellect set him apart. At just seventeen, he embarked on a daring assignment as a Manila Times correspondent to cover the Korean War, a baptism of fire that foreshadowed his lifelong engagement with politics and national struggle. Upon his return in 1954, Aquino quickly found his place in government, rising with remarkable speed, becoming vice governor of Tarlac at twenty-seven, and later its governor in 1961.

Aquino’s trajectory, however, was not defined merely by political success, but by his transformation into a sentinel of resistance. His entry into the Senate marked a turning point as he fearlessly exposed electoral fraud, condemned militarization in civilian offices, and decried extravagant state projects that ignored the plight of the poor. When Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law in 1972, Aquino’s aspirations for the presidency were abruptly crushed as he was arrested, imprisoned, and silenced, yet never subdued. From his prison cell, through open letters smuggled to the press, Aquino continued to denounce dictatorship, enduring years of solitary confinement and trumped-up charges. Gifted with eloquence, intellect, and an unyielding spirit, Ninoy became a symbol of democratic resistance [3].

This year’s 42nd anniversary commemoration at NAIA Terminal 1 will be led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Manila International Airport Authority. A solemn wreath-laying will be held, joined by Senator Paolo Benigno β€œBam” Aquino IV, NHCP Chair Regalado Trota Jose Jr., and representatives from civil society groups like the August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) and the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation [4].

To honor Ninoy only in death is to confine his sacrifice to the past. To honor him in life means carrying forward his ideals: justice, truth, and the defense of human dignity. This means ensuring that democracy is not only preserved but strengthened; that freedom of expression is not only protected but exercised responsibly; and that civic courage is not only admired but practiced daily.

The legal foundation of Ninoy Aquino Day ensures that the nation will always remember. But remembrance without action risks becoming ritual. The greater challenge is to embody in our time the living counterpart of Ninoy’s words: that the Filipino is worth living for.

As the country pauses once again this August 21, these tributes and commemorations will remind us of a martyr’s sacrifice. But what will matter more is how Filipinos choose to live the ideals he died for.

[1] Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2024/10/30/proclamation-no-727-s-2024/

[2] Republic Act No. 9256
https://ldr.senate.gov.ph/legislative%2Bissuances/Republic%20Act%20No.%209256

[3] Borja, M. (2023) Life of Benigno β€œNinoy” Aquino: A lookback to courage, change, legacy https://dzrh.com.ph/post/life-of-benigno-%22ninoy%22-aquino:-a-lookback-to-courage-change-and-legacy

[4] Manila Standard (2025) Ceremony to honor Ninoy Aquino’s martyrdom at NAIA
http://manilastandard.net/community-spotlight/314631953/ceremony-to-honor-ninoy-aquinos-martyrdom-at-naia.html





𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑰𝑡𝑢𝒀 𝑨𝑸𝑼𝑰𝑡𝑢 π‘«π‘¨π’€β€œπ“π‘πž moment you say no to tyranny, you are beginning the struggle, the long lonely road to freedom.” ...
21/08/2025

𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑰𝑡𝑢𝒀 𝑨𝑸𝑼𝑰𝑡𝑢 𝑫𝑨𝒀

β€œπ“π‘πž moment you say no to tyranny, you are beginning the struggle, the long lonely road to freedom.”

𝐅𝐒π₯𝐒𝐩𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐬 remember the age when the Marcos dictatorship silenced dissent with censorship and violence. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a journalist-turned-senator, used his voice as a weapon against falsehood and abuse. Ninoy was arrested on trumped-up charges and was made to face a Military Tribunal. While in prison, he suffered a heart attack and was allowed to seek medical treatment in the US, where he then spent his time in self-exile.

π€π«πž exile and sacrifice the true price of freedom? For Ninoy, life outside the country was marked by both. Yet even in exile, he still kept himself abreast on the country’s political affairs and remained antagonistic of the Marcos rule. He longed to come home, for he believed that his country needed him.

𝐒𝐭𝐒π₯π₯, despite the safety and comfort abroad, Ninoy returned home. He did not return to the Philippines to be a hero; he returned because the truth mattered more than his life. And that the truth is this: no dictator can suppress the will of a united people determined to be free.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐑 remembering is that he did not fall in the line of passive duty. He knew the cost of his convictions, and he paid in full. Upon landing in the Philippines, he was assassinated on this day 42 years ago.

𝐃𝐲𝐒𝐧𝐠 for a country is the ultimate act of love, and the death of Ninoy exposed the truth of a regime that thrives in silence. Ninoy’s death taught us that one courageous act could rupture a dictatorship and awaken the spirit of resistance. However, martyrdom alone does not sustain democracy.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 the Filipinos to truly honor Ninoy, it must be more than a holiday. Ninoy’s life demands more than remembrance; it demands that we too must challenge injustice and reject authoritarianism in any form. When historical distortion and political revisionism threaten to whitewash tyranny and rehabilitate the very forces Ninoy fought against, silence becomes complicity. Democracy is not preserved by memory alone; it is protected by constant vigilance and the refusal to cower. May today be a reminder to us that it is the living now who must now rise to defend the truths Ninoy died for.





[SoliciThoughts  #021]I don't know where to start or how I can describe your presence in my life. You came unannounced, ...
20/08/2025

[SoliciThoughts #021]

I don't know where to start or how I can describe your presence in my life. You came unannounced, and I was unsure, I thought you were just gonna be a tentative sunlight or a firefly with its fading light, but you are proving me wrong.

Honestly, I am not certain if I am capable of loving or being loved again after a long, brutal years of my heart being torn apart and played. For years, hurt has been the prevailing climate within, a landscape of frozen trust and brittle hope. Now, your touch is a warmth that begins to seep in, slow and calm, determined to thaw the deeply ingrained frost.

I was used to sailing raging oceans, fighting the storms, and gaining stories from setting the world ablaze and watching it burn from the center of the fire. But then you made me realize that it is possible to be loved loudly but in the calmest possible way when you listen, intently, and understand. I was a bear-it-all kind of person, too afraid to falter, but your touch, it eases every inch of my soul as it doesn't carry the weight of expectation or potential pain.

I am still afraid, but with the moments I spent with you, a subtle shift of perspective occurs. Laughter starts to bubble up more freely, not tinged with the echo of past mockery. There's a dawning awareness that maybe, showing my vulnerability might not be a bad idea after all, that perhaps, just perhaps, this new connection is a safe harbor.

The fear of history repeating itself still lingers, so forgive me if I cannot let them go that easily, because for the past years of my life, it was all I've known; however, with you here, it no longer dominates the entire view.

What we have right now is akin to a fragile flower pushing through the cracks of the earth. It's a mixture of profound relief, a quiet joy that hums beneath the surface, and a lingering sense of awe. To be seen again, truly seen and cherished, without the lens of my past mistakes and idiotic decisions, is a revelation.

My heart, once guarded and weary, is now willing to open its chambers, making space for the rhythm of trust and affection to take hold. It's not about forgetting the pain my past caused me, but it's about realizing that it doesn't have to define the future.

With you, the idea of loving again is now a gentle, persistent rain that slowly washes away the inhibitions and what ifs. And for the first time in a very long time, I prayed that you are my epilogue and not just a Chapter XX.

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[SoliciThoughts  #020]At twenty-three, I have buried more people than I should have known how to grieve. One by one, lif...
20/08/2025

[SoliciThoughts #020]

At twenty-three, I have buried more people than I should have known how to grieve.

One by one, life has taken them away; accidents, illnesses, choices that have been taken too far. The ones I mourn the most are those who disappeared.

They were good people. Friends I have known since I was young. Friends who have devoted their lives to serving the people. I have agonized at the thought of their families who still cry for justice.

Grief wrapped around me like a second skin. It felt heavy on my shoulders; unwashed and smelling of lost time and unfinished apologies.

Guilt, even worse. A crown; tight and suffocating. It weighs over my head and whispers, why them? I was not a good person. Why not me?

At twenty-four, I woke up angry.

I woke up not because I was feeling better, but because the pain felt different. Not sharp, not gone, but like an ember gnawing and wanting to spread. I rolled out of bed and whispered their names. It didn’t hurt less; it hurt with a purpose.

They mattered, I have to do something.

At twenty-five, I went to law school.

I did not β€œget over” grief and guilt. I learned to wear them differently. They became my armor which reminds me how they have lived and how I have loved. They became the roots of the man I am becoming: resilient and unyielding.

I began to live not just despite of the pain, but because of it; for a chance to become the man they would be proud of.

I am glad I lived to see past twenty-five.

I will turn twenty-eight.

Am I happy? I do not know. But I am Hope, and I persist because of them.

And I owe it to all the others who did not make it to keep going.

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | LACP continues to support DOJ’s Katarungan Caravan For the second time, the Legal Aid Clinic of PUP College of La...
14/08/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | LACP continues to support DOJ’s Katarungan Caravan

For the second time, the Legal Aid Clinic of PUP College of Law - LACP, in collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ), various law schools, and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Quezon City and Rizal Chapter, participated in the DOJ Action Center’s Katarungan Caravan.

The event took place earlier today from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Medium Security Compound of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City.

A total of 72 volunteers from LACP, consisting of three lawyers and 69 law students, took part in the initiative which aimed to support jail decongestion efforts and provided legal assistance to around 300 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).

The caravan, led by Justice Undersecretary Margarita N. Gutierrez and Assistant State Prosecutor Joan Carla Guevarra, aims to expedite the cases of the PDLs by forwarding their case files to the DOJ for possible parole, executive clemency, and release.

In an interview with the Solicitor, Undersecretary Gutierrez said that 3,000 Persons PDLs have been released this year and in partnership with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), she said that the goal is to release 5,000 more before the year ends.

"I am especially grateful to the PUP law students who came in great numbers today. You remind us that the future of the legal profession is bright," she added.

Gutierrez further said: "To all aspiring and graduating lawyers: let your practice be defined not only by the cases you win, but by the justice you deliver and the lives you uplift."



𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | PUP Bar Ops holds block screening for baristasPUP College of Law students and faculty flocked to Glorietta 4, Cin...
03/08/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | PUP Bar Ops holds block screening for baristas

PUP College of Law students and faculty flocked to Glorietta 4, Cinema 7, Makati this morning for an exclusive block screening event of the Marvel film, Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The event was organized by the PUP Law Bar Operations (PUP BarOps) as a fund-raising effort for the PUP baristas. All proceeds of the event will serve as their allowance for this year's bar exams.

Ms. Ma. Cricel Danao, the Director-General of BarOps, opened the event with a warm thanks to Dean Jim Festin and his wife for their guidance and wisdom, and to Atty. Iana Valdez, the organization’s adviser, for her invaluable support and encouragement throughout the planning and ex*****on of the block screening event.

The BarOps also held a brief raffle segment, giving the attendees a chance to win gift certificates and law textbooks authored by PUP professors.

The event closed with the awarding of certificates for the sponsors, and a heartwarming closing remark from Dean Festin thanking the PUP BarOps and the PUP law community for their gesture of support to show the bar takers that they are not alone in taking one of the most crucial exam in their life: the Bar exam.

The Bar exam this year will take place on September 7, 10, and 14, 2025 at several testing sites in the country.



𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | PUP The Solicitor holds educational discussion for NPU billThe Solicitor, in partnership with Legal Aid Clinic of...
20/07/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | PUP The Solicitor holds educational discussion for NPU bill

The Solicitor, in partnership with Legal Aid Clinic of PUP College of Law - LACP, PUP Law Bar Operations, Christians on Demand at Law Page, PUP Law Moot Court and Debate Society, and PUP College of Law Student Council, conducted an online discussion, Educational Discussion: Implications of the Vetoed National Polytechnic University Bill.

The discussion was attended by Ms. Maria Razelle Aduana, a faculty of the PUP College of Engineering and Architecture. She shared talking points from several supporters of the bill from different sectors in the PUP, including the faculty, union, and staff.

Ms. Wellysa Torne, councilor of the PUP College of Political Science and Public Administration and proponent of SAMASA PUP’s NPU Bill Critique, also shared her thoughts and insights for opposition of the bill, citing that the veto of the President should not be praised, instead it should raise concerns considering the clamor of the student body.

Questions were then raised by PUP Students as to further clarify other relevant provisions in the bill.

The discussion aimed to unpack the legal and social effects of the recently vetoed NPU Bill, while featuring insights from the resource speakers.

As of writing, the bill has been vetoed and according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, PBBM issued the veto due to PUP’s failure to undergo a mandatory assessment in 2016. The said assessment is an essential requirement for consideration as a national university.




The Solicitor, together with the student organizations of PUP COL namely, PUP College of Law Student Council, Legal Aid ...
19/07/2025

The Solicitor, together with the student organizations of PUP COL namely, PUP College of Law Student Council, Legal Aid Clinic of PUP College of Law - LACP, Christians on Demand at Law Page, PUP Law Bar Operations, and PUP Law Moot Court and Debate Society, are hosting an Educational Discussion entitled "Implications of the Vetoed National Polytechnic University Bill".

In order to be informed and keep abreast with the current situation of the NPU Bill, the organizations have provided several reading materials and resources from news outlets, student organizations, and the PUP administration.

Join us tomorrow for a more extensive coverage of the topic. See you there!

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Meeting ID: 266 127 1349
Passcode: PUPJD

Meeting Link: https://rhipe.zoom.us/j/2661271349?pwd=aGXhF27kOvHwX7xKkccnUCM4xrhEai.1&omn=95141349301⁩




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