22nd National Convention Elections

Association of Law Students of the Philippines
22nd National Convention
Baguio City

2011-2012
NATIONAL OFFICERS

National President
Dino Austria
San Beda Alabang

Vice President (NCR)
Kenneth Magadia
Far Eastern University

Vice President (Northern Luzon)
Clifford Chan
Saint Louis University

Vice President (Visayas)
Arnielo Olandria
Holy Name University

Vice President (Mindanao)
Enrico de los Reyes
Bukidnon State University

Secretary General
Resci Rizada
Ateneo de Davao

Treasurer
Wilfredo Bonilla
University of Santo Tomas

Auditor
Ferminlino Ultra
University of Eastern Philippines

P.R.O.
Jenny Hombrebueno
University of Baguio



BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NCR
Dino Austria San Beda College – Alabang
Jam del Rosario San Beda College – Manila
Wilfredo Bonilla Jr. University of Santo Tomas

Northern Luzon
Ronan Roxas Saint Mary’s University
Clifford Chan Saint Louis University
Jenny Hombrebueno University of Baguio


Visayas
RJ Martinez University of San Carlos
Aiza Clarito Central Philippines University
Michael Chua Silliman University

Mindanao
Welan Calag Xavier University
Resci Rizada Ateneo de Davao University
Mildred Fuentes Sultan Kudarat State University

Table Discussion for the National Convention

“Legal Reforms to Suit the Modern Philippines”
 "The love of rationalistic simplification . . . leads people to think that in the mere technicalities of law they possess the means and the power to effect unlimited changes . . . [Such an illusion is] cherished by lawyers who imagine that, by drafting new constitutions and laws they can begin the work of history all over again, and know nothing of the force of traditions, habits, associations, and institutions.“ ~ Guido de Ruggiero, Law Reform
 Well-functioning justice systems are a key component of the Rule of Law. That is why reforms of justice systems have become an important area of development cooperation....Courts are obviously the key. Legal reforms may not mean drafting of new laws since these by itself may also be insufficient.
 It calls for Reform of the institution that create, apply and enforce the law as necessary...this equally demands commitment on the acts of the system, particularly that of the judges, lawyers as officers of the court and the law students who are expected to devote their time in learning the law and its application towards a transitioning government in this modern times...

TABLE DISCUSSION ALLOCATION
TD 1
Viewing the Criminal Justice System as a System
In Response to: Philippines: Rotten Criminal Justice System victimizes Filipinos
TD 2
Judicial Sovereignty and Propaganda Wars on SC
In Response to: Chief Justice defends decisions
TD 3
“Juridification” of ADR
In Response to: Understanding Indigenous Dispute Resolution and Western concept of ADR
TD 4:
Transnational Litigation and Domestic Law
In Response to: Never Ever Swallow Manila’s Disrespect; CA has no jurisdiction over deported Taiwanese- SolGen

TABLE DISCUSSION FORMAT
I. TOPIC
1) TD topics are adopted based on recent news/commentaries issued by the international/ national press affecting the Philippine Legal System;
2) There shall be one topic and one article assigned on each TD group;
3) A copy of said article shall be distributed among each member of the TD Group and which shall be used merely as a guide for discussions;

II. DISCUSSIONS
1) A mediator shall be assigned to facilitate exchange of ideas in rounds among speakers;
2) Each Speaker shall be given the opportunity to express his view until a unanimous resolution is adopted;
3) A “research time” not longer than 60 minutes shall be allowed to each TD group provided that majority of the speakers shall agree to said time;

III. OUTPUT
1) It shall be a formal written statement which shall address the topic assigned to each TD Group;
2) It shall be responsive to the issues as identified and posed by the topic concerning complexities, application and reforms of the Philippine legal system;
3) The output shall also be presented in the form of a creative presentation after the discussions;
4) The best output shall be chosen by a panel of judges and which shall be made to publish in the local paper of Baguio City in the form of press release upon approval and edit by the Organizing Committee of this convention and authorship shall be credited to the members of the winning TD group.

ALSP National Convention Tentative Programme

ALSP National Convention Tentative Programme

25 April 2011 (Day 1)
Monday, 2:00 p.m.—onwards

2p.m.-5p.m. Registration and Check in
5p.m.- onwards Welcome Party
Theme: Masquerade

26 April 2011 (Day 2)
Tuesday, 8:30am-5:30pm
(Corporate Attire)

8:30a.m.-10a.m. Introduction and Groupings
10a.m.-11a.m. Asia Pacific Bar Association
11a.m.-11:30a.m. Table Discussion (Groups)
and Presentation of the Rules on ALSP Election
11:30a.m.-1p.m. LUNCH
1p.m.-2p.m. Fortun Narvaza Salazar Law
2p.m.-4p.m. Mayor Mauricio Domogan
4p.m.-5:30p.m. Justice Karl B. Miranda
5:30p.m.-onwards DINNER

27 April 2011 (Day 3)
Wednesday, 8:00am-5:30pm
(Corporate Attire)
8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. Preparation for Table
Discussion
9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation
11:30a.m.-1p.m. LUNCH
1p.m.-2p.m. Department of Justice
2p.m.-4p.m. Justice Midas P. Marquez
4p.m.-5p.m.
5:30p.m.-onwards DINNER

28 April 2011 (Day 4)
Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm
(Corporate Attire)
8:00a.m.-10:30a.m. Election
10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Preparation for Table
Discussion
11:30a.m.-1p.m. LUNCH
1p.m-2p.m. Table Presentation
2p.m.-4p.m.
4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. Joey De Venecia
5:30p.m.-onwards DINNER


29 April 2011 (Day 5)
8:00-a.m.-12:00a.m.
City Tour with Baguio Tour Guide
(25 Participants will be awarded)
11:00a.m.
Check out


***Breakfast is from 6 a.m. to 8a.m.
CHECK IN TIME
2:00 P.M.
CHECK OUT TIME
11:00 A.M.

WELCOME PROGRAM

TIME: 5:00p.m. THEME: MASQUERADE (wear costume)
Prayer-Gizel Anne Dalloran
Opening Message-Dean Ceasar G Oracion
Welcome Remarks-Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr.
Introduction of ALSP, Inc.-Abegail Claydz Cadauan
Presentation-Northern Luzon
Presentation-National Capital Region
Presentation-Mindanao
Presentation-Southern Luzon
Presentation-Visayas
Awarding-Best Presentation and Best Costume
Closing Message-Carole Jean Cupag
****all regions must prepare at least a three-minute presentation

Writing Contest

Association of Law Students of the Philippines

Essay Writing Contest

As part of its endeavor to encourage law students to participate actively in public discourse, the Association of Law Students of the Philippines will be holding an essay writing contest based on its theme for the coming National Convention, “Reforming the Legal Orders to Suit the Modern Philippines.” The winning essay piece will be published in the souvenir program of the association for the coming National Convention. Only students from law schools which are duly registered in the association are eligible to join in the contest. Details for the essay writing contest are as follows:

Details:
Word Count: 200 words minimum to 500 words maximum
Font Type: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Margins: 1 inch on each side
Essay must be contained in one page
Deadline of Submission of Entries: March 12, 2011

Criteria for Judgment:
Contents - 50%
Relevance to Theme - 20%
Written Presentation – 30%


Association of Law Students of the Philippines

Research Contest

As part of its objectives of promulgating research and academic study among the various law students of the Philippines, the Association will be holding a research contest open to all law students of registered schools in the Association. Based on the theme “Reforming the Legal Orders to Suit the Modern Philippines,” we highly encourage all students to participate. The winning research article will be published in the upcoming souvenir program of the Association of the Law Students of the Philippines during the 2011 National Convention. Further Details are provided below:

DETAILS:
A submission may be from an individual or a group composing of two to five members
Font Type: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Margins: 1 inch on each side
Research Output must be contained in a maximum of five pages inclusive of citations
Deadline of Submission of Entries: March 12, 2011

Criteria for Judgment:
Contents - 50%
Relevance to Theme - 20%
Written Presentation – 30%

For more information contact: Abegail Claydz Cadauan at 09174234136
Submit your entry at this e-mail address: abigale_claydz@yahoo.com.ph

TWO FOR TAFT

TWO FOR TAFT is a joint project of the UP Law Student Government (LSG), Ateneo Law Student Council and the League of Lady Barristers (LLB) San Beda aimed at raising Two Million Pesos for the long term recovery of victims.

It is one in the series of events undertaken by the different member schools of the Association of Law Schools of the Philippines (ALSP) NCR.

The UP LSG invites you to the UNITY RUN FOR VICTIMS OF THE TAFT BOMBING at the CCP Complex, Manila on February 20, 2011, Sunday 5:00 am.

Registration Fees
3K: PHP 400
5K: PHP 500
10K: PHP 600

*Kit includes singlet.

Instructions for electronic registration:

Please email this form and an electronic copy of the deposit slip (if applicable) to:

twofortaft@gmail.com

Please use your own email address. Your bib number will be sent to you via email as soon as the payment is confirmed by the bank. The race kit will be released within 5 days after confirmation of receipt, for pick-up in UP Diliman. Kit includes: one singlet, route map and race instructions

For bulk registration, kit pick-up in other places, other or urgent registration inquiries please call Krissy Conti at 09165435216.

Instructions for paper registration:

You may print the new forms and register at designated centers (main center is Malcolm Hall, UP Law, Diliman QC). Bib numbers will be issued as soon as the forms and the payment are remitted to Krissy.

National Convention Registration Form

The 2011 Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSP) Annual National Convention
“Reforming the Legal Orders to Suit the Modern Philippines”
April 25-29, 2011
(City Travel Hotel, Baguio City)

Registration Form - For Delegates

A. PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name:
Gender:
Blood Type:
Date of Birth:
Religion:
Name to be appeared in the name tag :
(Nick name)



School:
Current Academic Year: Position :
(e.g. Head, member, coordinator etc)
Correspondance address:
Contact no:
E-mail address:

B. EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Name of guardian:
Relationship:
Contact no.:

Address:

C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are you allergic to anything?:

Types of allergy:
Are you vegetarian ? Please specify what kind of vegetarian:( strict vegan... etc):
Do you require a vegetarian diet?:
Any other special requests?:
Arrival and departure information.


*** NOTICE ***
1. Please fill all parts of the form, then click 'file', 'save as' and rename the file using the name of your school and followed by your name e.g. "XU-Ethelbert Deguit". Please Save as Microsoft Word Format and email to. Each school should submit the forms of its delegates together at the same time to avoid confusion. Submission should be made on or before 31 March 2010.

2. The Registration fee of (4,500) per participant and membership fee of (1,000) per school should be paid on or before 31 March, 2010. You should pay the fifty percent (50%) of the total registration fee on or before 28 January 2010. If you choose to pay the full participation fee on or before 28 January 2010 you may avail of a ten percent (10%) discount. Kindly inform Mr. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr. at 09175069197/president.alsp@yahoo.com or Gizel Dalloran at 09054918424/alsp-nl@yahoogroup.com regarding your participation in the National Convention.

3. By submitting this application, you are verifying that the information on this form is true and correct in all respects. You are also discharging any responsibility of the Organizing Committee that might incur from providing any inaccurate or incorrect information.

22nd ALSP National Convention

Association of Law Students of the Philippines
Website: alsphilippines.blogspot.com
2nd Flr. Student Council Office, University of Sto. Tomas,
España, Manila




President/Chairperson/Head
Law Student Coucil/Government/Lex Circle/
Association of Law Students


Dear Mr/Ms. President/Chair/Head:

Pax!

The ALSP, Inc. is a federation of 67 law schools in the country established in 1989. It is a registered association with the Securities and Exchange Commission, an accredited organization by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Supreme Court and the National Youth Commission under the Office of the President.

On April 25-29, 2011, we will be having our 22nd National Convention with the theme “Reforming the Legal Orders to Suit the Modern Philippines” in City Travel Hotel, Baguio City. In this regard, we would like to invite your law student government or council (LSG) to participate in the said event. The registration fee is only Four Thousand Five Hundred (Php 4,500) Philippine Currency, inclusive of accommodation, food, kits and transportation from the bus terminal to the venue. In addition to this, the membership fee of your LSG is One Thousand (Php1,000.00) Philippine Currency based on our Constitution.

Attached in this invitation letter is the registration form. Kindly bring your authorization signed by your Dean or President, Chairperson or Head of your Law Student Council/Government/ Lex Circle/Association of Law Students that you are the Head Delegate of your school.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact the following:

Mr. Roberto Mabalot Jr., ALSP National President at 09175069197 or

Ms. Gizel Anne Dalloran, Secretary for ALSP Northern Luzon at 09054918424

Email us at alsp-nl@yahoogroup.com or president.alsp@yahoo.com

You may also visit our Facebook account at
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144685275565034

Your favorable response to this matter would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you and hope to see during our 22nd Natcon!



In the service of the Filipino law students,



ROBERTO MABALOT, JR.
Saint Louis University
National President
Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc.

Oath-taking of the ALSP Officers with Chief Justice Renato C. Corona

ALSP is gathering pieces of evidence to help in the Supreme Court probe. Please help!

As you might have read in the papers ALSP is part of the Supreme Court body probing the Salubong 2010 Blast.  During one of our meetings held earlier today it has been mentioned that ALSP (both regional and national) should take the initiative to help in the investigation.    

In this light, The ALSP is collecting any picture or video that you might have taken 15 minutes before or after the blast. 

It is preferable if your picture or video is focused on the blast site (anywhere between the LRT station and the gate of lasalle). 

This might be helpful in solving the case. 

You can send the picture or video to alsphilippines@gmail.com, please indicate your name, address, contact number, and the estimated time you took the picture or video.  ALSP assures you that your privacy will be protected and everything is absolutely confidential.     

PS: please repost this message or link in your social networking site.  Thank you!

ALSP – NCR met with ten law schools in Metro Manila to discuss the Salubong 2010 Blast

The ALSP – National Capital Region met with various law schools, earlier today, to discuss what the Regional Board can do for the Salubong 2010 blast victims.  The agenda for the meeting was: 1) The status of the victims; 2) The needs of the victims, short term and long term; 3) and the role of the Regional Board in helping the victims. 

University of the Philippines (UP-Law) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU-Law), as represented by their Tim P. Guanzon and Mr. Ricasata, gave a well planned and detailed platform on how to raise funds to help the victims of the blast.  The UP-Law studentry will hold a benefit run; and AdMU-Law will hold a benefit concert. 

San Beda College – Mendiola, represented by its law student government (LSG) President – Jam del Rosario, volunteered to conduct a coin-for-a-cause type of fund raising.

San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Manila, as represented by Missy Monterubio and Frampton A. Tamin, will be organizing a poker game, the proceeds of which shall be given to the victims. 

The event was held in the Bernas Center of AdMU-Law and it was covered by the Inquirer and GMA 7. 

Attendees:

1. Richard Perez, Philippine Law School
2. Micheal Munsayas, Philippine Law School
3. Charlotte Silungan, Far Eastern University (National Vice President for NCR, ALSP)
4. Aldrin Santillan Palacio, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (National PRO, ALSP)
5. Glenn Tuazon, Ateneo de Manila University
6. Mr. Ricasata, Ateneo de Manila University
7. Tonio Reyes, Ateneo de Manila University
8. Tim Guanzon, University of the Philippines
9. Frampton A. Tamin,  San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Manila

10. Missy Monterubio, San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Manila (ALSP - NCR Auditor)

11. John Paul Lopez, Arellano University

12. Elywill Z. Paja, De La Salle University – Far Eastern University

13. Jam Del Rosario, San Beda College - Mendiola

14. Name to follow,San Beda College - Mendiola (ALSP - NCR Vice Chairwoman)

15. Martin Angelo Arellano, San Beda College - Alabang (National Vice President for Southern Luzon, ALSP)  

16. Noelle Gavino, San Beda College – Alabang (ALSP - NCR Chairwoman)

Supreme Court starts own probe of DLSU blast

Philstar.com - Thursday, September 30


MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) is set to begin today its investigation into the explosion that marred the conclusion of this year’s Bar exams in Manila last Sunday and injured close to 50 persons, mostly law students from San Beda College.

The eight-man committee, chaired by Associate Justice Martin Villarama Jr., will meet at 10 a.m. to review initial reports of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Manila Police District (MPD) on the incident and decide who would be invited for questioning, according to SC spokesman Jose Midas Marquez.

xxx

Associate Justice Jose Mendoza will serve as vice chair of SC probe committee. The other members are Ma. Cristina Layusa, deputy clerk of court and bar confidant; Dean Perry Pe, chair of Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS); and Charlotte Silungan, vice president of NCR chapter of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines.

xxx – With Delon Porcalla, Sandy Araneta, Nestor Etolle - By Edu Punay (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)  

from http://ph.news.yahoo.com/star/20100930/tph-sc-starts-own-probe-dlsu-blast-b9426e6.html

The Association of Law Students of the Philippines speaks up regarding the Salubong 2010 Blast.

The Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP), Inc. is a federation of 67 law schools in the country formally established in 1989.  It is one of the founding member-countries of the Asian Law Students Association, which has partnership with the European and Australian Law Students Association and International Law Students Association based in Washington, D.C. and an accredited organization by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and a registered association with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

STATEMENT

We, the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP), Inc. strongly condemn the unwarranted, malicious, intentional and willful act of bombing that transpired during the Fourth Sunday of the recent Bar Examinations where the Salubong was held. A grandiose tradition practiced and expected throughout the years by law schools, law students and barristers, as well as well-wishers, was ruined only by the malevolent act of unscrupulous individuals who speak ill of life’s importance and moral values.

We extend our utmost sympathy towards the victims of this unfortunate event. As much as we would like to commiserate with the victims, what we can do is to encourage the law students around the country not to falter in their desire to become lawyers and to be able to boost the morale of our fellow law students.

We support the conduct of a quick, efficient, and thorough investigation by the proper authorities. We are for the facts and the law. Furthermore, we implore the authorities to take the proper measures to prevent any senseless act of violence from ever taking place.

It is our resolve that we must promote and strengthen the unity and peace between and among all law schools and all law students around the country, so as to avoid the occurrence of such incident in the future.

         

In the service of the Filipino law students, 


ASSOCIATION OF LAW STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES