92-651: The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity (also known as ΑΦΒ , Association of Philippine Barristers , or Abogado Para sa Bayan ) is a fraternity based in the University of the Philippines College of Law with no recognized chapters outside University of the Philippines Diliman . The fraternity's membership hails from the College of Law and from pre-law colleges in the campus. 2019 marked the fraternity's 80th Anniversary. It
184-558: A National Consultative Summit on extrajudicial killings on July 16 and 17, 2007 at the Manila Hotel. Invited representatives from the three branches of the government participated (including the AFP, the PNP, CHR, media, academe, civil society and other stakeholders). Puno gave the keynote speech and closing remarks. Puno searches for major solutions to solve forced disappearances. During the first day of
276-671: A chapel at ikud Tabawan village, South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi , South Ubian. In February 1997, another OMI leader, Bishop Benjamin de Jesus was shot dead in front of the Jolo cathedral . In 2006, the Asian Human Rights Commission stated that there had been 26 priests, pastors , and churchmen who were liquidate or were victims of violence under the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administration since 2001. This includes 3 priests who were reported killed just in 2007: Basilio Bautista of
368-476: A historical marker was unveiled at the façade of Malcolm Hall as part of the college's centennial celebrations. In his letter to the National Historical Commission, then dean Danilo Concepcion said that the marker was installed to “inscribe in stone” the “significance and impact of the U.P. College of Law to our country’s history as a nation.” Adjacent to Malcolm Hall is Bocobo Hall, which houses
460-468: A low tolerance of pain should not be driven away. Moreover, applicants were not rejected on the basis of not having the social background or financial resources. The fraternity emphasized on recruiting students with a strong middle-class background only. The Charter Members did not come from elitist backgrounds. After the war, the fraternity was reactivated in the UP College of Law which was re-opened at what
552-414: A plenary session where each of the 12 groups shall report to the body their recommended resolutions. The reports and proposals were synthesized and then transmitted to the concerned government agencies for appropriate action". On the other hand, the earlier slated Malacañang-sponsored Mindanao Peace and Security Summit (July 8–10, 2007 at Cagayan de Oro City), would focus on how to make the anti-terror law, or
644-435: A prayer for temporary restraining order against the implementation of the anti-terror law. Other petitioners were Gabriela, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, Movement of Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties, state workers' group COURAGE, Kadamay, Solidarity of Cavite Workers, League of Filipino Students, HEAD, Anakbayan, Pamalakaya, Alliance of Concerned Teachers, Migrante and AGHAM. Twin horrible deaths happened on / circa
736-479: A study on the use of the writ of Amparo for greater protection of Constitutional rights, and a more creative and resourceful application of the writ of habeas corpus; suspending the presumption of regularity in the performance of official duty in cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearance; studying whether the government can continue invoking its immunity from suspension in cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances; allowing petitioners for
828-401: A trained surgeon, he uses his pen with razor-like precision to separate the excise fabrication from truth and pretension from reality. In the process, he gives life to populist causes and libertarian ideals. Darting, gutsy and erudite, he often wages lonely battles against conventional wisdom with his stirring dissents and insightful opinion." (Panganiban, Justice and Faith , p. 142) Puno
920-576: Is a freemason and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. MW Reynato S. Puno PGM is from Hiram Lodge No. 88, and also a charter member of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305, and also a dual member of Dagohoy Lodge No. 84. On June 28, 1993, President Fidel V. Ramos appointed Puno as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court at the age of 53. He would serve in that capacity for
1012-603: Is one of the three fraternities based in the college, the other two being Sigma Rho fraternity and Scintilla Juris. In October 1939, thirteen students of the University of the Philippines Manila founded the fraternity with the supposed goal of controlling key positions in the campus, particularly the Philippine Collegian editorship and the University Student Council presidency. The founders cited
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#17328510880441104-603: Is ranked 251-300 in the QS World University Rankings among all law schools in the world. It is the sole Philippine law school in the list. The main offices and classrooms of the college are located inside Malcolm Hall within the UP Diliman campus in Quezon City . The building is named after Associate Justice George Malcolm , who in 1911 became the first permanent dean of the college. The building itself, one of
1196-749: Is the law school of the University of the Philippines Diliman . Formally established in 1911 in UP Manila , it is the third oldest continually-operating law school in the Philippines . Since 1948, it has been based in UP Diliman in Quezon City , the flagship of the UP System 's eight constituent universities. The college also holds extension classes at the Bonifacio Global City campus of UP Diliman in Taguig and
1288-617: Is the 17th constituent unit of the UP System and was built at a cost of around P400 million through a donation by SM Investments (SMIC). The campus building is named after Henry Sy , founder of the SM Group of companies as well as former chairman and CEO of SMIC. In September 2021, the college started offering extension classes at the Iloilo City campus of UP Visayas with a pioneer batch of 20 students. UP Law graduated many leading figures in
1380-523: Is the official law review of the college. The Law Student Government is the official student government of the college, while the Bar Operations Commission is an independent constitutional body created in February 2009 that handles the holistic support system the college provides its bar candidates during the bar season. Students who obtain a grade point average of at least 2.0 are inducted into
1472-603: The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) criticized the Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data (Philippines) for being insufficient: " Though it responds to practical areas it is still necessary that further action must be taken in addition to this. The legislative bodies, House of Representatives and Senate , should also initiate its own actions promptly and without delay. They must enact laws which ensure protection of rights—laws against torture and enforced disappearance and laws to afford adequate legal remedies to victims ." AHRC objected since
1564-749: The Central Philippine University , University of the East , Polytechnic University of the Philippines , University of the Philippines and Silliman University . In 1996, he was chosen the "Outstanding Alumnus" by the University of the Philippines College of Law . The World Peace Prize Awarding Council (WPPAC) Chief Judge and Co-Founder Lester Wolff and WPPAC Executive Judge and Co-Founder Dr. Han Min Su, WPPAC Sec. Gen. Judge Dr. Asher Naim, and WPPAC Judge Dr. Mohammad A. Cholkamy, on October, recognized Puno as 2008 Human Cultural Asset International. Puno
1656-509: The Court of Appeals . He rejoined the executive department in 1984, this time as a Deputy Minister of Justice . Upon the assumption into office of President Corazon Aquino in 1986, Puno was reappointed to the Court of Appeals. Puno has been praised for his erudite and literary writing style. His predecessor as Chief Justice, Artemio Panganiban , once lauded Puno's writing in the following manner: "Like
1748-508: The Iloilo City campus of UP Visayas . UP Law is noted for having produced the largest number of bar topnotchers and maintaining one of the highest bar passing rates among law schools in the Philippines. It was George Malcolm who had first proposed the establishment of the College of Law within the University of the Philippines system. However, the Board of Regents of the University of
1840-555: The Philippine Supreme Court , the first acting Dean of the college, eventually declined to take on the position full-time. He was thus replaced by Malcolm, who served until his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court in 1917. In 1964, the University of the Philippines Law Center was established as an agency attached to the college of law, the University of the Philippines Law Center
1932-488: The Supreme Court , four Integrated Bar of the Philippines national presidents, three deans of the UP College of Law, six The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines awardees, two The Outstanding Filipino Awardees , and 19 justices of the Court of Appeals . Notable members include: University of the Philippines College of Law The University of the Philippines College of Law (often referred to as UP Law )
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#17328510880442024-520: The Supreme Court of the Philippines committee on the revision of rules drafted the writ of amparo rules, which were promulgated in October. The writ of amparo (Spanish for protection) is a defense to prevent extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances . As supplement, recourse to " habeas data ," to grant the right of access information on desaparecidos, was also provided. On September 25, 2007, Chief Justice Reynato Puno officially announced
2116-726: The Supreme Court of the Philippines ' approval or promulgation of the Writ of Amparo: " Today, the Supreme Court promulgated the rule that will place the constitutional right to life, liberty and security above violation and threats of violation. This rule will provide the victims of extralegal killings and enforced disappearances the protection they need and the promise of vindication for their rights. This rule empowers our courts to issue reliefs that may be granted through judicial orders of protection, production, inspection and other relief to safeguard one's life and liberty The writ of amparo shall hold public authorities, those who took their oath to defend
2208-505: The writ failed to protect non-witnesses, even if they too face threats or risk to their lives. The Puno court held its first multisectoral meeting in 2007 to address the issue of extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines . Puno announced that his Court would hold the 2nd summit , dubbed as "Forum on Increasing Access to Justice: Bridging Gaps and Removing Roadblocks," which were held simultaneously in 3 venues in Luzon,
2300-542: The "National Consultative Summit on Extrajudicial Killings and Forced Disappearances: Searching for Solutions," would help stop the murders. Delegates were given 12 to 15 minutes each to share their insights and knowledge about the matter. Yniguez scored the government for failing to actively pursue investigations on the hundreds of killings, and the Catholic Church was alarmed that victims have been deprived of their "fundamental right" to live. Based on Yniguez-church's count,
2392-542: The 15th judge to be ambushed since July 20, 1999, the 14th under the Arroyo government. Just starting his engine, black Nissan Patrol SUV, Natividad was shot in the face / left eye, at 7:10 p.m. Monday, by a lone gunman, 5'4" tall and medium-built, wearing black jacket, using a 45 caliber pistol . On Tuesday, Catholic missionary Rey Roda, Oblates of Marry Immaculate (OMI), 54, was shot dead at 8:30 p.m., when he resisted abduction attempt by unidentified 10 armed men in
2484-759: The 62nd anniversary of the United Nations . Puno also stated that the court would soon issue rules on the writ of habeas data and the implementing guidelines for habeas corpus . The petition for the writ of amparo may be filed " on any day and at any time " with the Regional Trial Court, or with the Sandiganbayan , the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. The interim reliefs under amparo are: temporary protection order (TPO), inspection order (IO), production order (PO), and witness protection order (WPO, RA 6981). International criticism On September 28, 2007,
2576-658: The Case Management Information System (CMIS) by Reynato Puno and Kristie Kenney , to reduce the judiciary's case backlog and congested dockets. The computers are part of the US $ 650,000 US Agency for International Development (Usaid) grant for the CMIS, "to develop the software, build the information structure, for technical assistance and training of the justices and court personnel (of the SC, Court of Tax Appeals, Court of Appeals and
2668-551: The Human Security Act (HSA) of 2007, more acceptable to the public. It would probably steal the thunder from Puno's own summit on extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances. On July 16, 2007, Justices, activists, militant leaders, police officials, politicians and prelates attended the Supreme Court's two-day summit at the Manila Hotel in Manila City to map out ways to put an end to the string of extrajudicial killings in
2760-664: The Iglesia Filipina Reform Group, in Surigao del Sur , Indonesian priest Fransiskus Madhu, in Kalinga province, and Catholic priest Florante Rigonan, in Ilocos Norte . On August 17, 2007, Puno said that the writ of amparo (Spanish for protection), would strip the military of the defense of denial (Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption's 9th anniversary celebration at Camp Crame). Under the writ, families of victims would have
2852-536: The Institute of Human Rights, the Institute of International Legal Studies, and the Institute of Judicial Administration. To "popularize" the law, the Law Center conducts programs in legal literacy and street law ("practical law") in cooperation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), student organizations, and the local barangays. Extension programs happen in the form of barangay legal education seminars to reach
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2944-563: The International Association of People's Lawyers (IAPL) served as lead counsel. Bayan chair Carol Araullo said the respondents included members of the Anti-Terrorism Council headed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Raul Gonzalez. Earlier, CBCP president Angel Lagdameo pointed out at least 5 provisions of the law that may threaten civil liberties: Sec. 19 allows detentions of mere suspects for more than three days in
3036-468: The Law Center. UP Law has been ranked as " still the best law school in the Philippines" by the Legal Education Board in its ranking of top performing law schools in 2015 based on cumulative performance of law schools in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Bar examinations . It was likewise the country's top performing law school, with a passing rate of 89.73%, in the 2015 bar exams. Since 2019, UP Law
3128-590: The Movement for a Democratic Philippines, an alliance of Kabataang Makabayan and other sectoral national democratic organizations, which was responsible for the First Quarter Storm . A year later, another member of the fraternity led the students in barricading the campus during the Diliman Commune . As one of the older fraternities together with Alpha Phi Omega , Sigma Rho Fraternity , and Upsilon Sigma Phi ,
3220-521: The New People's Army (NPA) and people's courts are conducting their own investigations and are intensifying efforts to investigate and resolve particular cases of extrajudicial killings and abductions. Rosal cited the case of Capt. Patrick Baesa, an intelligence officer under the notorious 901st Infantry Battalion, who was meted out revolutionary punishment last November 2006. Baesa, who was based in Irosin, Albay,
3312-762: The Order of the Purple Feather, the official honor society of the law college. Among the student-organized organizations in the college are the Schola Juris Vespertina, composed of evening students, UP Women in Law, composed of female law students, and the Paralegal Volunteers Organization, composed of student volunteers who perform paralegal work for underprivileged and under-represented sectors of society. Several fraternities and sororities operate within
3404-591: The Philippines had initially resisted the proposal. Malcolm thus arranged for the Manila YMCA to offer law courses, which commenced in 1910. Malcolm acted as the Secretary of these law courses. Within a year, the Board of Regents relented and the University of the Philippines adopted these classes by formally establishing the College of Law on January 12, 1911. The college was formally opened in with fifty (50) Filipino and American students. Justice Sherman Moreland of
3496-525: The Sandiganbayan)." Puno said: "We have our zero backlog program; we continue to review, revise and simplify the Rules of Court; we have established special courts, etc." Rule of Law Effectiveness (RoLE) Project of CMIS aims "to (1) reduce delay and prevent case congestion, as well as to generally speed up the pace of litigation, (2) strengthen judicial accountability and its integrity infrastructure, (3) enhance
3588-665: The Small Claims Court Pilot Project, the "Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases" (AM No. 08-8-7-SC), effective in 22 pilot courts, per A.M. No. 141-2008. 70% of Metro Manila Metropolitan Trial Courts' case loads consist of small claims cases, filed by indigents. The new Rule now provides for "an inexpensive and expeditious means to settle actions before first-level courts, excluding Sharia (Arabic: شريعة Circuit Courts, for money claims not exceeding Ph P100,000.00. No attorneys are allowed and user-friendly forms are provided. Decisions are also required to be rendered on
3680-794: The Supreme Court as an associate justice on June 28, 1993. Puno was appointed on January 23, 2018, as the chairperson of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution by virtue of Executive Order No. 10 . Puno is also the chairman of the solar energy company named "GenWATT". Puno earned his law degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman . During his stay in the state university, he also served as editor of The Philippine Collegian . He would later finish post-graduate studies at Southern Methodist University , Dallas , Texas (Master of Comparative Laws), University of California, Berkeley ( Master of Laws ), and University of Illinois (finished all academic requirements of
3772-438: The Supreme Court to "check serious threats to civil liberties and basic freedoms" including the anti-terror law or the Human Security Act of 2007, which took effect on July 15 despite protests from leftist groups. Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr. joined Bayan and other leftist groups as petitioners in their formal pleading before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the law. Human rights lawyer Edre Olalia of
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3864-478: The UP Diliman campus. In 1998, a UP student died following a hazing conducted by members of the fraternity, some of which were later imprisoned. In 1999, members of the fraternity were mauled by members of Sigma Rho Fraternity. The next year, a member of the fraternity was knifed and killed by members of Sigma Rho in front of the UP Law Center. There was also another reported instance of a rumble with Sigma Rho in
3956-520: The United States and other Asian countries were integrated into the curriculum. Students were introduced to basic principles of Roman civil law , English common law , and other international legal systems. In 1988, the college launched a core-elective curriculum , permitting law students to enroll up to twenty (20) percent of their total academic load for elective subjects. The effort was made to incorporate specializations in legal education. In 1989,
4048-425: The University of the Philippines Law Center. The Law Center was established in 1964 as an agency attached to the College of Law, for the purpose of conducting continuing legal education programs, as well as legal research and publications. The Law Center is the university center for legal publishing, legal research, and law conferences. It is composed of 4 Institutes, namely, the Institute of Government and Law Reform,
4140-732: The Visayas and Mindanao from June 30 to July 1, 2008, via videoconferencing. The "Access to Justice for the Poor Project" was implemented on June 30, 2008, in 36 municipalities in the 15 poorest provinces, with the assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Alternative Law Groups Inc. The forum "Increasing Access to Justice" found that aside from poverty, exorbitant legal fees and
4232-478: The age of 27 shortly after being imprisoned during the Marcos Regime . The nationwide competition is composed of a series of contests that are open to high school and college students. Based on police investigations from 1991 to 1994, the fraternity was involved in a total of 24 reported violent incidents (which involve weapons such as clubs, explosives, bladed weapons, among others) between student organizations in
4324-731: The campus. Members of the Alpha Phi Beta are called "Lords" and its membership is known as the "Roster of Lords". The head of the fraternity is called the "Lord Chancellor". In student leadership, the Roster of Lords include 22 Philippine Collegian editors-in-chief, nine Philippine Law Journal editorial board chairpersons, eight Philippinensian editors-in-chief, nine Philippine Law Register editors-in-chief, seven University Student Council chairpersons, and four Law Student Government presidents. The fraternity has also produced 31 Philippine Bar Examination topnotchers, seven Senators , six justices of
4416-399: The capacity of Justices to manage caseload more efficiently and in a more convenient manner, (4) improve access to justice and public access to relevant information on cases, and (5) improve capacities for sound oversight planning, monitoring, and evaluation of court operations and performance and support better supervision of court operations." On September 30, 2008, Puno officially launched
4508-458: The college conducts Mandatory Continuing Legal Education programs for the members of the Philippine Bar, consisting of a series of seminars on various aspects of the legal and judicial profession offered throughout the year. The college also hosts various conferences, fora, colloquia and workshops, which serve as formal and informal channels of communication, information, and education provided by
4600-573: The college followed a revised model law curriculum adopted by the Philippine Department of Education. The program composed of 51 subjects (124 academic units) which took effect in 1990. It offered additional non-bar subjects such as legal profession, legal ethics, legal counselling, legal research, and legal writing. In recognition of the college as "the country’s premier institution in providing quality legal education" and in honor of its "significant contributions to national development since it
4692-468: The college has the lowest admission rate among Philippine law schools. The criteria for admissions include the aggregate of weights assigned to an applicant's scores in the Law Aptitude Examination and undergraduate General Weighted Average (GWA), in addition to the scores obtained during an in-person interview with the admissions committee composed of faculty members. Through the Law Center,
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#17328510880444784-418: The college including Alpha Phi Beta fraternity (which produced Chief Justice Reynato Puno ). Reynato Puno Reynato Serrano Puno , KGCR (born May 17, 1940) is a Filipino jurist. He served as the 22nd chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from December 8, 2007, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo until his mandatory retirement on May 17, 2010. Puno had initially been appointed to
4876-524: The constitution and enforce our laws, to a high standard of official conduct and hold them accountable to our people. The sovereign Filipino people should be assured that if their right to life and liberty is threatened or violated, they will find vindication in our courts of justice ." The Resolution and the Rule on the Writ of Amparo gave legal birth to Puno's brainchild. No filing or legal fees are required for Amparo which took effect on October 24 in time for
4968-722: The country's political history, including former Philippine presidents Manuel A. Roxas , José P. Laurel , Elpidio Quirino , and Ferdinand E. Marcos ; incumbent Senators Franklin Drilon , Sonny Angara , Koko Pimentel , Francis Pangilinan , Richard J. Gordon , and Pia Cayetano ; and prominent jurists such as former chief justices Pedro Yap , Querube Makalintal , Enrique Fernando , Teresita de Castro , Maria Lourdes Sereno , Reynato S. Puno , Hilario Davide Jr. , Marcelo B. Fernan , Ramon Aquino , Felix V. Makasiar , Fred Ruiz Castro , César Bengzon , Ricardo Paras , and José Yulo . The Philippine Law Journal , first published in 1914,
5060-478: The country. Bayan was set to launch their "silent protest", but expressed support for the high court's initiative. Director Geary Barias, chief of the police's anti-killings Task Force Usig, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Yñiguez, reelected party-list Representatives Satur Ocampo (Bayan Muna) and Crispin Beltran (Anakpawis) graced the affair. SC Chief Justice Reynato Puno said that
5152-582: The country. It contains the largest and most up-to-date collection of Philippine legal materials as well as foreign statute and case books and various law journals. The library is open to U.P. law students and professors. It is also available to non-UP law students subject to proper identification and payment of library service fees. Several of the classrooms in Malcolm Hall are named after prominent graduates and faculty members, such as Ambrosio Padilla , Bienvenido Ambion , and Violeta Calvo-Drilon . In 2013,
5244-510: The degree of Doctor of Judicial Science). Puno began his legal career in private practice. In 1969, he joined the law practice of his elder brother Isaac, a future judge whose murder at age 42 remains unsolved to date. In 1971, he joined the Office of the Solicitor General, where he would serve for the next nine years. In 1980, Puno was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos as a Justice of
5336-482: The enhancement of moral, ethical and constitutional values that put a premium on tolerance and the rule of law. The CPP, however said that the abuses will continue "so long as the mastermind remains in power." "Extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances will continue as long as the mastermind remains in power and enforces a deliberate state terrorist policy that sets the stage for gross violations of human rights." CPP spokesman Gregorio "Ka Roger" Rosal said that
5428-456: The establishment of sanctuaries where victims and witnesses can take refuge; for the President to certify and the Senate to ratify the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court, and Protocol 1 of the Geneva Convention, which addresses the issue of making civilian populations or individual civilians the object of attacks; the enactment of a law addressing and accurately defining extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances;
5520-399: The event of an actual or terrorist attack, while Section 26 allows house arrest despite the posting of bail, and prohibits the right to travel and to communicate with others; Sec. 39 allows seizure of assets while Sec. 7 allows surveillance or wiretapping of suspects; Sec. 26 allows the investigation of bank deposits and other assets. Puno SC summit called for truce, talks with insurgents, as
5612-427: The first day of hearing. The decision in a small claims case shall be final and unappealable, except extra-ordinary appeals through certiorari ." The Rule was promulgated by the Supreme Court of the Philippines pursuant to its "Increasing Access to Justice Program" with support funds from the United States Agency for International Development and the American Bar Association – Rule of Law Initiative. Puno
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#17328510880445704-410: The fraternity to expand and recruit members deemed with early potential. Moreover, the scholastic standing rule was relaxed. During the Marcos administration , many members of the fraternity fought for the cause of democracy, most notable of which is Abraham "Ditto" Sarmiento Jr. who was editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian at the time. Another member of the fraternity was the first chairman of
5796-404: The fraternity was again involved in a series of altercations with Sigma Rho for which the two fraternities reportedly kept score of attacks and retaliations. The next year, the fraternity was involved in a physical confrontation and car chase with Upsilon Sigma Phi. The latter three fraternities, in addition to Alpha Sigma and Scintilla Juris, are considered to have the longest traditional rivalry in
5888-400: The fraternity was still perceived as part of the bourgeoisie class by the more radical left. They were also identified with the Marcos Right. Those serving the administration include Gerardo Sicat as National Economic and Development Authority Director-General and concurrent Minister of Economic Planning and Reynato Puno as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice . Before the end of
5980-436: The fraternity were drafted and filed with the University Council Committee on Student Organizations and Activities. Shortly thereafter, the committee granted recognition to the fraternity. Charter member and nationalist-historian Renato Constantino wrote the fraternity motto which would also serve as its guiding philosophy. During the early years, a weighted grade average of 1.75 was the prime qualification for an invitation into
6072-418: The fraternity's role in "shaping the future stewards of the University, and in providing a podium for the sonorous voices of the Filipino youth." From 2016, the fraternity has held the annual Ditto Sarmiento Essay Writing Competition in commemoration of the young campus journalists who died in the fight for press freedom during the martial law era. The competition honors Abraham "Ditto" Sarmiento Jr. who died at
6164-401: The fraternity. To test the neophytes' commitment to the fraternity's ideals of surrender of individuality to the group's interests and absolute obedience to the majority's decision, they were made to undergo tests of skill and humility. In contrast with other fraternities' beliefs that severe physical tests ensured fraternal bonds, physical hazing was not encouraged on the belief that those with
6256-447: The grassroots level. Henry Sy Sr. Hall opened in 2016 and houses the UP Bonifacio Global City campus. It serves as a satellite unit of UP Diliman. Located at the Bonifacio Global City district in Taguig , the campus hosts classes of the College of Law, and graduate courses and professional degree programs of other academic arms of UP Diliman, such as the Virata School of Business and the School of Statistics. The nine-level structure
6348-433: The infrequent use of Tagalog during court hearings also affected judicial access. Puno and Alfredo Lim , on July 9, 2008, re-launched the Supreme Court's Justice on Wheels (JOW) Project, to improve access of justice to the poor, specifically, those who are above 70 years, and detainees whose cases had dragged for longer periods than prescribed by law. The justice-on-wheels program, borrowed from Guatemala justice system,
6440-426: The millennium, the fraternity produced three bar topnotchers, one student regent, five chairpersons of the University Student Council, 15 councilors of the USC, eight college representatives, one editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian, and eight staff members of the Philippine Collegian. In 2013, President Benigno Aquino III recognized the fraternity for being at the forefront of the UP student movement, praising
6532-420: The need of the students to mobilize in response to the second election under the 1935 Constitution of the Philippines , President Manuel L. Quezon's plans for a "one-party" government, and the looming threat of a possible war in the pacific . The Charter Members were: Then-professor Ambrosio Padilla was the Charter Adviser of the newly founded fraternity. By November 1939, the constitution and by-laws of
6624-522: The next 13 years. Upon the retirement of Justice Josue Bellosillo in 2003, Puno became the Senior Associate Justice. Traditionally, the most senior Associate Justice was appointed to fill any permanent vacancy to the seat of the Chief Justice, though this tradition was not always observed. Upon the retirement of Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. in 2005, Puno, as the senior Associate Justice,
6716-519: The number of victims of extrajudicial killings reached 778, while survivors of "political assassinations," was pegged at 370. He also noted 203 "massacre" victims, 186 people who involuntarily disappeared, 502 tortured, and others who were illegally arrested. Yniguez similarly criticized the government's alleged insistence to implement its Oplan Bantay Laya I and II, the military's counter-insurgency operation-plans which militants have said consider legal people's organizations as targets. Meanwhile, Bayan urged
6808-582: The oldest in the Diliman campus, was designed by the noted architect Juan M. Arellano . It was built under the supervision of the construction firm Pedro Siochi and Company. It was erected shortly before the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II. Malcolm Hall also houses the University of the Philippines Law Library, formally known as Espiritu Hall. It the largest academic law library in
6900-418: The other recommendations of the summit are: -- for the Supreme Court to reexamine the case of Umil v. Ramos, which said rebellion and related crimes are continuing offenses, thus allowing the warrantless arrest of suspects; to carefully study the possibility of creating a new offense for the killings and assaults on journalists, judges and activities, akin to the law penalizing violence against woman and children;
6992-541: The previous year. Like the majority of law schools in the country, UP used to provide the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a standard four-year law program covering all subjects in the bar exams, until the change to J.D. was made in order to reflect more accurately the U.P. law program being a "professional as well as a post baccalaureate degree." The college has relaunched its Master of Laws program in August 2019. At an average of 8%,
7084-428: The report. One group recommended that Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act be declared unconstitutional. All the groups agreed that insurgency is not only a military but also a political problem and said a ceasefire would be a sign of the government's goodwill and sincerity in forging genuine peace agreements with all rebel groups. They also recommended the use of the third-party approach to peace negotiations. Among
7176-564: The right to access information on their cases—a constitutional right called the " habeas data " common in several Latin America countries. The final version of the rule, which was made retroactive, would come out by next month. Puno stated that " In other words, if you have this right, it would be very, very difficult for State agents, State authorities to be able to escape from their culpability. " On September 15, 2007, lawyer Neri Javier Colmenares (National Union of People's Lawyers) announced that
7268-444: The same day last year, January 15, 2007, that the Supreme Court of the Philippines ' ( logo or seal ) was mysteriously burned into halves by an almost one-hour afternoon fire. Despite different appeals by local and international groups, the spate of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines continued. On January 15, 2008, Reynato Puno condemned the murder of Judge Roberto Navidad, Regional Trial Court, Branch 32, Calbayog , Samar ,
7360-520: The same year. In 2011, a member of the fraternity was attacked near his house during a series of clashes with the Alpha Sigma fraternity. The following year, the two fraternities were involved in another brawl. In 2013, the fraternity was implicated in a rumble with Beta Sigma. In 2016, the fraternity was involved in a fight with Sigma Rho Fraternity during the UP Law Bar Operations. In 2017,
7452-427: The summit, the speakers presented their respective papers comprising significant inputs from their respective sectors, while on the second day, the participants were broken up into 12 groups (chaired by a Justice) and take part in a workshop. Local and international observers (the diplomatic corps and representatives from various international organizations) were accredited. Puno informed that "the summit highlight will be
7544-473: The two-day summit ended: "Let us rather engage in the conspiracy of hope...and hope for peace." Puno said he would forward the summit's recommendation to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the Senate and House of Representatives. "In the clash of arms, the laws are silent. We need to reduce violence, create conditions conducive to less violence based on the rule of law", Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales said in
7636-546: The writ of habeas corpus to seek court orders to search the premises of police and military camps and stations in the presence of a representative from the Commission on Human Rights; requiring the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to take DNA samples of unidentified cadavers for preservation in the Philippine National Police laboratory; the adoption of international standards of command responsibility;
7728-584: Was a leading candidate for appointment as the next Chief Justice. However, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo instead appointed Associate Justice Artemio Panganiban as Chief Justice, marking the first time in 20 years that the senior Associate Justice was bypassed. Justice Puno remained as the most senior Associate Justice for the twelve months of the term of Chief Justice Panganiban. Despite some speculation that President Arroyo would again bypass Puno and appoint either Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing or Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago as Chief Justice, Puno
7820-500: Was appointed to the post within hours from the retirement of Panganiban. Puno denied speculations that he will retire from the position of Chief Justice before May 17, 2010. On January 7, 2008, the Social Weather Stations (November 30 to December 3, 2007) survey released the performance rating of Chief Justice Reynato Puno - 32% satisfied and 34% dissatisfied, or net –2, having been in single digit since March 2007. Puno
7912-824: Was created to conduct continuing legal education programs, as well as legal research and publications. In the 1960s up to the 1980s, the four-year law program consisted of one-hundred-twenty-two (122) units which emphasize the eight bar subjects listed in the Revised Rules of Court: civil law, criminal law , remedial law, legal ethics and legal forms, commercial law, political law, tax law, labor law, public corporation and public officers, and international law. The program also included non-bar subjects such as legal history, legal bibliography, statutory construction, jurisprudence, trial techniques, thesis and legal research, legal medicine, and practice court. In addition to Philippine laws and jurisprudence, foreign legal materials from Spain,
8004-510: Was first launched in the Philippines on 2004 with World Bank and Asian Development Bank funds. 4 buses were converted into mobile courtrooms, to have served Manila and other regions. The Manila City Jail was built for only 1,000 inmates but was crammed with 4,602. The United States donated 50 computer units and other related equipment to the High Tribunal during the July 23, 2008, launching of
8096-528: Was founded in 1911," President Benigno Aquino III declared 2011 as the "University of the Philippines College of Law Centennial Year" and authorized, among others, the creation of commemorative stamps by the Philippine Postal Corporation . The college first conferred the Juris Doctor (J.D.) on its April 2008 graduates, after a change in degree title was approved by the U.P. administration
8188-607: Was left of the Cancer Institute and the College of Engineering buildings in the Manila campus. Members Adriano Garcia, Arturo Atienza, Renato Constantino, Bienvenido Ejercito, and Benedicto Balderama, who also formed the Board of Editors of the Philippinensian from 1942 to 1946, spearheaded the reactivation. During this time, the fraternity's constitution was amended to allow admission of students still in their pre-law courses to allow
8280-659: Was married to Luzviminda T. Delgado-Puno (1940–2006), a lawyer who had been the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court from 1993 to 2005. She died at 5:10 am, April 12, 2006, at the St. Luke's Medical Hospital, Quezon City due to complications from heart surgery. On April 25, 2007, Narcisa "Sisang" Serrano Puno, 92, mother of Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno, died at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City. The 22nd Puno Supreme Court held
8372-730: Was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines award in the field of law in 1977. He was also one of the Outstanding Alumnus of the Alpha Phi Beta fraternity - UP College of Law in 1975. As a member of the Judiciary , he has received honorary doctorates from Wesleyan University Philippines , the Angeles University Foundation, Bulacan State University, Hannam University of South Korea,
8464-491: Was responsible for organizing the death squads which carried out the killings of Max Frivaldo, Ding Uy, Rei Mon Guran and Barangay Chairman Neal Futalan."But ultimately it is the Arroyo regime and its top security and military officials who should be punished for these heinous crimes", he said. Further, former vice president Teofisto Guingona and BAYAN petitioned the Court to declare the Human Security Act (HSA) unconstitutional. The 89-page petition for certiorari and prohibition with
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