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State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III (Official English Translation)

Share(Full text of President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address [SONA] delivered on 26 July 2010 before the Congress of the Philippines, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. Official English translation courtesy of the Office of the President. Original Filipino version here.)

2009 Bar Examinations: Top 10 and List of Successful Examinees

ShareOn 26 March 2010, the Supreme Court issued the List of Successful Examinees of 2009 Bar Examinations. The passing rate is 24.58% (1,451 out of 5,903 examinees from 108 law schools). The Top 10 examinees are: 1. YEBRA, Reinier Paul R. (84.80, San Beda College) 2. TAPIC, Charlene May C. (84.60, San Beda College) 3. [...]

Dean’s Cup: The UP Law Invitational Triathlon and Fun Run

ShareWant to help a good (legal) cause and stay fit at the same time? Then the Dean’s Cup: The First UP Law Invitational Triathlon and Fun Run is for you.

Thank You, President Corazon Aquino

ShareOur condolences to the family of our beloved former President Corazon Aquino. Tita Cory, as she is fondly called, passed away on 1 August 2009, at 3:18 a.m.

State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2009

Share(Full text of the 2009 SONA. The State of the Nation Address or “SONA” is given by the President before a joint session of both houses of Congress, pursuant to Article VII, Section 23 of the 1987 Constitution, which reads: “The President shall address the Congress at the opening of its regular session. He may [...]

Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8491)

Share(Not a few are asking what’s the fuss about Martin Nievera’s out-of-the-regular singing of the Philippine National Anthem during the Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio and Ricky “Hitman” Hatton boxing match in Las Vegas, USA last May 2, 2009 [May 3 in the Philippines]. Many may have heard about the allegation that Nievera’s rendition violated a law. [...]

2008 Bar Exam Results: 1,310 New (soon-to-be) Lawyers

ShareHere’s the full list of the examinees who passed the 2008 bar exams (with the Top Ten). They will become full-fledged lawyers after taking the oath and physically signing the roll of attorneys. Congratulations, everyone. See you in court.

Hiring Additional Legal Associates

ShareApologies to non-lawyers who are members of the Forum for this announcement. JLP Law is in the process of hiring new associates. Interested applicants may send their applications (resume,  transcript of grades and covering letter addressed to the managing partner) to this address (see lower part of the webpage). Thank you.

Primer on the Credit Information System Act (RA 9510)

ShareWhat is the policy behind the “Credit Information System Act”? This law, Republic Act No. 9510, is consistent with the need to establish a comprehensive and centralized credit information system for the collection and dissemination of fair and accurate information relevant to, or arising from, credit and credit-related activities of all entities participating in the [...]

Proposed Rule On Mandatory Legal Aid Service For Practicing Lawyers (Bar Matter No. 2012)

Share(The Supreme Court recently issued the Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service , requiring all “practicing lawyers” to render a minimum of 60 hours of free legal aid services to indigent litigants in a year. Please note the definition of a “practicing lawyer”. It was published in the PhilStar and Inquirer on 14 February 2009. [...]