A Study Concerning the Legalization of Medical Marijuana

By Teofilo Gensoli, Benedict Estrella, Andrei Manzon and Lou Villaluna INTRODUCTION The cultivation and use of cannabis is punishable under Republic Act 9165. Despite this, the Dangerous Drug Board found that cannabis is the most commonly abused drug in the country, with a rating of 57%. Although President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his support for the … Continue reading A Study Concerning the Legalization of Medical Marijuana

Thirty-Three La Sallian Law Student Practitioners Begin Historic Journey

USLS Law Dean Rosanne Gonzaga with Law Student Practitioners The University of Saint La Salle (USLS) – Bacolod unveiled its program for legal aid services by Law Student Practitioners (LSP) in the presence of Executive Judge Raymond Joseph Javier of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and the Officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines … Continue reading Thirty-Three La Sallian Law Student Practitioners Begin Historic Journey

Level of Implementation of RA10121 in Bacolod City

Arvin Gaudiel A World Bank report presents that any area globally can be considered a disaster hotspot with the increasing magnitude, frequency, and geographic distribution of natural disasters, especially those related to climate change (Bronfman, Cisternas, Repetto, Castañeda, & 2019).   The growing multi-hazard environment shows that millions of people worldwide, countries, or communities are currently … Continue reading Level of Implementation of RA10121 in Bacolod City

The Impact of Mediation as an Alternative Mode of Settling Disputes in Bacolod City

Steffani Mariano Patriarca, Quennie Grace Deocampo and Nichole Anne Lavides The fight for justice in the Philippines has always been characterized as a grindingly slow and expensive process. Trials usually go on for several years, thereby discouraging many Filipinos, especially those coming from marginalized communities from exerting their rights. In keeping with the mandate of … Continue reading The Impact of Mediation as an Alternative Mode of Settling Disputes in Bacolod City

R.A 9160 An Act Defining the Crime Of Money Laundering, Providing Penalties Thereof and for Other Purposes: Accountability of Family and Relatives of the Offender in Cases of Money Laundering in the Philippines, Specifically of Government Officials.

By Shierley Ogatis, Andrea May Aquino and Febbie Mae Porras Money laundering, as a global threat, has resulted in economic meltdown and a lack of trust in the people's government. Despite the fact that decades have passed, it remains one of the Philippines' most pressing issues. For the Philippines, it is a tremendous challenge that … Continue reading R.A 9160 An Act Defining the Crime Of Money Laundering, Providing Penalties Thereof and for Other Purposes: Accountability of Family and Relatives of the Offender in Cases of Money Laundering in the Philippines, Specifically of Government Officials.

Level of Implementation of RA10121 in Bacolod City

ARVIN GAUDIEL A World Bank report presents that any area globally can be considered a disaster hotspot with the increasing magnitude, frequency, and geographic distribution of natural disasters, especially those related to climate change (Bronfman, Cisternas, Repetto, Castañeda, & 2019).   The growing multi-hazard environment shows that millions of people worldwide, countries, or communities are currently … Continue reading Level of Implementation of RA10121 in Bacolod City

The Impact of Legal Education of the Right of Suffrage

Submitted By: Gian Von J. Caberte Mari Cielli C. Majaducon Maria Leonila A. Nuñez Integral to the survival of the Philippines, suffrage as a process lays down the cornerstones on which future generations build upon and thrive within. In the wake of a General Election, the Philippines sees changes; some for the better, some for … Continue reading The Impact of Legal Education of the Right of Suffrage

IMPACT OF REPUBLIC ACT 11203 ALSO KNOWN AS “THE RICE TARRIFICATION LAW” TO LOCAL FARMERS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

By Jan Jireh Suelo, Arman Davis Pehid andErfem Donasco INTRODUCTION Rice is considered to be the staple food in the Philippines hence, Filipinos are deemed to consume at least 118 kilograms of rice annually.  This basically means that as an average, Filipinos ingest about 325 grams of rice on a daily basis..  In order to … Continue reading IMPACT OF REPUBLIC ACT 11203 ALSO KNOWN AS “THE RICE TARRIFICATION LAW” TO LOCAL FARMERS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL