by Ma. Bea Patricia P. Santiano / JD1 Photo: unsplash/purzlbaum I. Introduction Food waste is an expanding global problem that people often overlook because of the seemingly abundant sources of food in the world. As something that is part of our everyday lives—that just like air, keeps us living—it probably does not cross our minds … Continue reading Banned from the Bin: A Comparative Study of Food Waste Prevention Laws in France and the Philippines
Fair Employment for Filipino workers: The End of Contractualization and the Start of Regularization of Filipino Workers
By Dia Jhelah Rojo Abstract Most Filipino government workers have been subject to contractualization or endo contractualization, which refers to a short-term employment practice in the Philippines. Such employment started during the Marcos administration in 1974, when a decree was passed that gave the provisions and grounds for the contractualization of workers in the Philippines. … Continue reading Fair Employment for Filipino workers: The End of Contractualization and the Start of Regularization of Filipino Workers
Gender Equality in the Workplace: An Analysis of Republic Act No. 6725 and its Implementation in the Philippines
Joneel Marie J. Regalado, JD1 Abstract Gender discrimination is a pervasive problem that affects many countries around the world, including the Philippines. In response to this issue, the Philippine government enacted Republic Act No. 6725, also known as the "An Act Strengthening the Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace and Providing Penalties Therefor." … Continue reading Gender Equality in the Workplace: An Analysis of Republic Act No. 6725 and its Implementation in the Philippines
Buying Medicines Online: Are there enough regulations to protect the public’s health?
By: Carl Louie D. Ravina I. Introduction The Internet has made it convenient and possible for consumers to purchase medicines through different online marketplaces. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription drugs used for hair growth, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, and other ailments, the Internet has all kinds of medicines that people can conveniently choose. However, this convenience … Continue reading Buying Medicines Online: Are there enough regulations to protect the public’s health?
The Philippine Mental Health Act: Its Role, Effect, and Viability in Educational Institutions
by: Demi Marie S. Hilado, JD1 INTRODUCTION The importance of mental health has, over the past years, been given great recognition not only in the field of medicine but also in the field of law. This brings us to the question: how can the law help improve and protect the mental health of Filipinos? What … Continue reading The Philippine Mental Health Act: Its Role, Effect, and Viability in Educational Institutions
SIM Card Registration Act
University of St. La Salle Bacolod City Juris Doctor Program - 1st Year, 1st Semester, S.Y. 2022-2023 Legal Research Output Sim Card Registration Act Submitted by: Doza, Tereso D. Submitted to: Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue February 11, 2023 Abstract In this day and age, information and communications technology play a vital role in nation-building. Because of … Continue reading SIM Card Registration Act
Evolution and Efficiency of Mental Health Laws in the Philippines
by: James Andrew Aves Introduction The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7000 islands, with over 120 languages, and numerous religions. The country has been occupied and colonized by many foreign powers since 1545 and it only gained full independence in 1946. This colonial history has contributed to the unique Filipino culture, yet the country … Continue reading Evolution and Efficiency of Mental Health Laws in the Philippines
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Introduction Drug abuse is one of the main problems in the Philippines. Last June 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte launched a project campaigning “war on drugs” also known as “Oplan Tokhang”. It is a project of Philippine National Police (PNP) that was implemented all over the country. A Visayan word “TOKTOK HANGYO” means to approach and … Continue reading With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
“LAGAY SYSTEM” IN THE GOVERNMENT FRONTLINE SERVICES: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SELECTED TRANSACTING CLIENTS
By: Feloteo S. Alonsagay, III, JD1 INTRODUCTION Early human beings or species in the first century had no rules, laws, or governments to follow. They could do whatever they wanted without any restriction until they formed tribes or ethnic groups and formulated their own rules and regulations based on their traditions, practices, and cultures. Since … Continue reading “LAGAY SYSTEM” IN THE GOVERNMENT FRONTLINE SERVICES: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SELECTED TRANSACTING CLIENTS
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