By Sophie F. Rodrigazo | JD-1 (2025) Image Source I. Introduction The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) exists nationwide as the principal government office for providing free legal assistance to indigent and other qualified persons.1 However, nationwide institutional presence does not necessarily establish equitable regional access. The central problem is whether PAO offices, public attorneys, and … Continue reading Regional Distribution of Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Resources in the Philippines: Assessing Equitable Access To Free Legal Assistance
The Role of Social Media in Philippine Governance
by Ma. Riyan Kyle Golez JD1 and Shyrine Ortiz, JD1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The rise of social media has fundamentally transformed the way governments, public officials, and citizens communicate. As noted by Bashir et al. (2025), drawing on Anderson and Kumar (2019), the rapid expansion of social media has shifted communication away from … Continue reading The Role of Social Media in Philippine Governance
The Gap Between the Rights and Protections Stipulated by the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 and Their Actual Implementation in Ancestral Domains
by Maorin Aguilar, JD1 & Athaliah Juanillo, JD1 INTRODUCTION Indigenous peoples in the Philippines have long endured historical injustices rooted in dispossession of ancestral lands, marginalization from mainstream political and economic structures, and the gradual erosion of their cultural integrity (Republic Act No. 8371, 1997; National Commission on Indigenous Peoples [NCIP], 1998). In response to … Continue reading The Gap Between the Rights and Protections Stipulated by the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 and Their Actual Implementation in Ancestral Domains
Defining the Limits of Warrantless Digital Searches under the 1987 Philippine Constitution
By Jalin Reign P. Lim, JD ! “Certain constitutional guarantees work together to create zones of privacy wherein governmental powers may not intrude, and that there exists an independent constitutional right of privacy. Such right to be left alone has been regarded as the beginning of all freedoms." – Disini v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. … Continue reading Defining the Limits of Warrantless Digital Searches under the 1987 Philippine Constitution
Understanding Cyberbullying: Bridging Law and Digital Free Speech in the Philippines
By Nessy Jovanah G. Bagnol, JD 1 and Gianne Frances M. Jesena, JD 1 INTRODUCTION The rapid expansion of digital communication has reconfigured the meaning, reach, and consequences of speech. In the Philippines, where online platforms function as primary arenas for social interaction and political discourse, expression is no longer confined by time, geography, or … Continue reading Understanding Cyberbullying: Bridging Law and Digital Free Speech in the Philippines
Infant Misidentification as actionable medical negligence under Philippine civil law
By: Nicole Billanes and Glynis Amor Caduhada Introduction Childbirth is universally expected to be a milestone of profound joy and absolute safety, yet systemic failures within healthcare facilities may lead to the error of neonatal misidentification. Although statistically rare, its catastrophic anomaly was brought to the forefront of Philippine public consciousness in a widely publicized … Continue reading Infant Misidentification as actionable medical negligence under Philippine civil law
Liability of E-Commerce Platforms for Counterfeit Products Sold by Third-Party Vendors in the Philippines
By Ella Nicole C. Zaragosa and Camille C. Guro, JD1 I. INTRODUCTION The unprecedented growth of e-commerce has placed the entire global marketplace into the hands of millions of Filipinos, fundamentally altering the way people shop. At the same time, this rapid rise fueled a surge in counterfeit products from third-party vendors within these sites, … Continue reading Liability of E-Commerce Platforms for Counterfeit Products Sold by Third-Party Vendors in the Philippines
Challenges and Recommendations of the Provincial Health Office of the Province of Negros Occidental in Conducting Medical and Dental Missions In Compliance to the Implementation of R.A. No. 1082 as amended by R.A. No. 1891 after the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Shanine A. Fortuno-Dinero, JD1 Introduction In a society, one of the most important roles of the government is the promotion and protection of its people’s health and wellness. That is why, Public Health Offices are vital in ensuring the safety of its people and future generations against health issues and the tendency of disease … Continue reading Challenges and Recommendations of the Provincial Health Office of the Province of Negros Occidental in Conducting Medical and Dental Missions In Compliance to the Implementation of R.A. No. 1082 as amended by R.A. No. 1891 after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bridging the Gap: Analyzing Discrepancies between the Provisions of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670) and their Implementation
By Valerie Ann C. Utzurrum, MLS-JD1 ABSTRACT The ongoing discrepancy between the rights and safeguards provided by the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670) and how they are actually applied in Philippine public schools is critically examined in this paper. Many teachers still endure unpaid teaching overloads, insufficient medical benefits, and procedural … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: Analyzing Discrepancies between the Provisions of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670) and their Implementation
Assessing the Efficacy and Implementation of Republic Act 10121: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 in the City of Bacolod
by: Josiah D. Su, JD-1 INTRODUCTION Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has emerged as a crucial focus for urban management, especially in regions prone to frequent natural and human-induced hazards. The Philippines, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, faces a high risk of disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions. Recognizing the need … Continue reading Assessing the Efficacy and Implementation of Republic Act 10121: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 in the City of Bacolod
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