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Mindanao university ordered to close law programs

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  The Legal Education Board (LEB) has ordered the Mindanao State University to close its law programs in all its campuses starting academic year 2025-2026 after it approved a resolution canceling MSU’s accreditation. The order stemmed from MSU’s refusal to recognize LEB’s supervisory authority and for asserting that it is not bound by the board’s orders, policies and guidelines on legal education. “The MSU is no longer authorized to offer the basic law program in the country,”  the LEB said. The board made permanent the cease and desist order it issued against MSU’s extension law programs on its campuses in Tawi-Tawi, Sulu and Maguindanao. It expressed concern over what it described as MSU’s “dismal” performance in the Bar examinations, noting the school’s passing rate since 2013 has been below the national passing percentage. Reacting to the LEB’s resolution, the MSU said it would continue to operate in accordance with its chapter passed by Congress in 1955. “The LEB cannot act no
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Senator Bong Revilla introduces legislation to help prevent the rising number of suicides among our youth

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Senator Bong Revilla introduces legislation to help prevent the rising number of suicides among our youth. Ang panukala na tatawaging “ Youth Suicide Prevention Act ” kapag naging ganap na batas ay inihain ni Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.  Ayon kay Revilla, ang kaso ng mga nagpapakamatay na kabataan ay tumaas noong kasagsagan ng pandemic na pinakamataas sa nakaraang 14 na taon kung kailan nagsimulang mangolekta ng data ang Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) tungkol sa mga kabataang sinasaktan ang sarili.  “The number of suicide cases in the country surged as the pandemic raged and dragged on. In fact, the number of suicide deaths in 2020 was the highest in fourteen years, or since 2006 when the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) started collecting data for intentional self-harm,” nakasaad sa Senate Bill 1530.  Tumaas sa 3,539 ang mga nagpakamatay noong 2020 o 25.7% na mas mataas kumpara sa 2,808 na nagpakamamay noong 2019. Dahil dito, ang suicide ay naging 27th leading cause ng kam
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Management prerogative; employer's correlative right.

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  Evelina E. Belarso Vs. Quality House, Inc. and/or Carmelita Go. [G.R. No. 209983. November 10, 2021] ✍️👨‍⚖️ HERNANDO, J. DOCTRINES • The Court may review the factual findings of the LA and the NLRC when they are conflicting .  While the Court's jurisdiction in a Rule 45 petition is limited to the review of questions of law, this rule admits of exceptions , one of which is when the factual findings of the LA and the NLRC are conflicting. Since such exception is present in this case, We review the contradictory factual findings. • Loss or breach of trust and confidence, as a just cause for termination by an employer, is based on Article 297 of the Labor Code:  ARTICLE 297. [282] Termination by Employer. — An employer may terminate an employment for any of the following causes:  x x x x  (c) Fraud or willful breach by the employee of the trust reposed in him by his employer or duly authorized representative[.] (End of emphasis).  Jurisprudence provides for  two conditions before an
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Chain of Custody; RA 10640, (Section 21, as amended)

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 Chain of Custody; RA 10640, (Section 21, as amended). Case No. 3 GR No. 254035 People of the Philippines Vs. Erwin Batino y Evangelista [G.R. No. 254035. November 15, 2021 [Date Uploaded: 02/05/2022] ✍️👨‍⚖️ HERNANDO, J.  Doctrine: The  elements of Illegal Sale of Dangerous Drugs are as follows:  (1) the identity of the buyer and the seller, the object of the sale, and the consideration; and  (2) the delivery of the thing sold and the payment therefor.  In a buy-bust operation, the receipt by the poseur-buyer of the dangerous drug and the corresponding receipt by the seller of the marked money consummate the illegal sale of dangerous drugs.  What matters is the proof that the sale actually took place, coupled with the presentation in court of the prohibited drug, the corpus delicti, as evidence.  On the other hand, the  elements of the crime of Illegal Possession of Dangerous Drugs are as follows:  (a) the accused was in possession of an item or object identified as a prohibited dru
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SC orders PhilHealth execs to return unauthorized P83-M in benefits.

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Benefits include education allowance, birthday gift.  The court pointed out that the Educational Assistance Allowance (EAA) and birthday gifts are not among the law's allowable "non-integrated" allowances, and that their disbursements could amount to "double compensation."  The Supreme Court has upheld a  Commission on Audit (COA) ruling disallowing the release of P83 million in benefits to PhilHealth officials and employees in its head office and some regional offices in 2014.  Voting 13-0, with 2 justices on official business, the Supreme Court en banc said PhilHealth is not exempted from the provisions of the Salary Standardization Law.  SC stated that "it is already settled that PhilHealth does not have absolute discretion in determining the compensation of its officials," citing several of its previous decisions.  "Its authority over personnel compensation is limited, and it "must necessarily yield to the state policy of 'equal pay
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If you passed the Bar Exams, here are five (5) pointers from a law school Dean.

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  After passing the Bar Exams, here are five things you should do to prepare for a legal career.  (1)  First year dues 📷: IBP/Google images Prepare for First-year dues of less than ₱8,000.00. (2)  IBP Chapter Choose an IBP Chapter that is close to you or where you will live until the end, not necessarily where you are working.  (3)   PTR (Lawyer's tax) Select your city for the PTR. (4)  Lawyer clothes Invest for lawyer clothes; comfortable shoes; good lawyer bags.  Shop here: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hUhiO?cc Lawyer Bag Shop here: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hUkbY?cc (5)  Providing advice As a first-year lawyer, you should quickly review or brush up on three topics. a. Marriage and annulment;  b. Lands; how to get them, land titles; the modes of transfer of ownership, and  c. Estate.  Remember to teach yourself how to charge them for such advice. 👌  Tips to start your job hunting Private Practice/ Law Firm Choose your area of interest. Choose a company or firm where you want to wo
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European-based international index: Filipino students continue to rank high in terms of English proficiency.

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📷: Photo screenshot/@Rappler/Facebook Pages According to a European-based international index, Filipino students continue to rank high in terms of English proficiency. However, in the most recent edition of the English Proficiency Index, the Philippines dropped from 18th to 22nd place out of 111.  The Philippines is ranked 22nd among countries with "high proficiency." This refers to "the ability to understand TV shows, read English newspapers, and give a presentation at work." It edged out Malaysia, which is ranked 24th, and is now scrambling to improve its students' English-language proficiency after decades of focusing on Bahasa Malaysia.  We can take pride in our still-high score, and we can work to improve our ranking. Online learning has demonstrated that boring lectures and grammar drills are not the only methods for teaching English. Communicative and student-centered approaches are equally effective. And knowledge is gained not only from printed texts,
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Five unhealthy foods that are bad for your hair and scalp.

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Five unhealthy foods that are bad for your hair and scalp. 📷: Hair loss/@google images Five unhealthy foods have been found by the MANifesto.PH Team to have an impact on our hair and scalp.  According to this research, a healthy diet can significantly enhance hair. Avoid these five unhealthy foods to maintain the health of our mane. The adage "you are what you eat" is true. Food nutrients support bodily functions, and unhealthy foods can have an impact on your overall health, including the condition of your hair and scalp. Here are some foods to avoid or consume in moderation to protect your mane.  1. Unclean Food or fast food;  2. Sweet;  3. Fish;  4. Alcohol; and  5. Dairy. Unclean Food.  📷: McDonald's/@google_images Since fast food can harm your hair and scalp, only indulge in it occasionally as a nice treat.  No matter how good the greasy, fried food may be, it is not acceptable to consume it. Fast food is oily and has no nutritional value. These foods may overstimu
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My 3-year Philippine Bar exam journey

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  "To you who haven’t made it yet, don’t give up. Seek and welcome help. There is no harm in acknowledging that you don’t know everything about the law, about life."  "We each have our own stories of failure. This is mine. I am not ashamed to say that I took the Bar exams 3 times because knowing and being reminded of this keeps me grounded."  "Do not mind the stigma. Those who will judge you for not making it the first time or the second time are those who know nothing of the rigors of studying law."  "In the end, it will not matter whether you made it on the first, second, third, fourth or fifth try. What will matter is what you will make out of that title when – not if – you get it. We, who have been there, will tirelessly remind you that you are worthy of that title."  ✍️ Camille Villasin | My 3-year Philippine Bar exam journey  ----- If you believe this Page has helped you with your legal studies and keeping up with current events, please con
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Registration for Sim Cards begins today, December 27, 2022.

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Registration for Sim Cards begins today, December 27, 2022.  Subscribers will have 180 days from the effectivity of the law to register their SIM cards. The registration may be extended by up to 120 days.  Telco operators or public telecommunications entities (PTEs) are in charge of maintaining the database. However, the general public has been warned that numerous scammers have been disseminating bogus links in order to deceive sim card subscribers and obtain personal information. According to a video published by the news site Rappler, sim card subscribers can register their sim cards using the following trusted links. For DITO subscribers For SMART subscribers For Globe subscribers   📷: NoypiGreeks, Free Vectors Here’s how you can register.  New users New SIMs will be sold in “deactivated mode” starting December 27.  Registration is free.  "SIMs, embedded SIMs, broadband modem, and internet-of-things devices are covered in the registration." "A registration form will
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Frequently asked questions in previous digitalized Bar Examinations; Right to be informed (Part I).

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Frequently asked questions in previous digitalized Bar Examinations; Right to be informed (Part I) One of the most frequently asked topic in the Bar examinations is the Constitutional right of every person, even accused, to be informed of the "nature and cause of accusations against him or her". This right is based on the general Criminal Law principle that everyone is presumed innocent in any criminal prosecution. As a result, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides: “Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.” (Sec. 12 (1), Article III, 1987 Constitution). Ads. ▶️ Watch here  “No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process
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