AMICUS, Latin for “friend” or “comrade”, is the faculty bulletin of the Ateneo School of Law. It seeks to build a community of law school faculty members who inspire each other and the studentry to be skilled in the science and art of the law, to be imbued with a burning passion for justice, and to lead in serving the nation for Volume 4,5, No. 2 • December 20152016 the greater glory of God. The spirit of Magis at the 2016 Bar Operations Boosted by Ateneo Law School’s By MARIA PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO volunteers alike – discernibly lived strong comeback in the 2015 Bar for Continuing Legal Education Ignatius of Loyola exhorted his up to. Examinations, the Ateneo Central Lily K. Gruba, fittingly selected the first companions to “go further The shift in the academic Bar Operations, together with Ignatian virtue of magis as this than wholehearted service,” calendar profoundly affected their dedicated moderators, led year’s theme in their quest for which the 2016 Bar Operations the preparations for this year’s by no less than Associate Dean a 100% Bar passing rate for ALS. (Bar Ops) – student and faculty continued on page 2

2016 Ateneo bar examinees at the traditional Salubong on the fourth Sunday of the Bar Photo Credit: MAITA CHAN-GONZAGA Inside AHRC brings Christmas cheer to Dean’s Corner By SEDFREY M. CANDELARIA children from partner communities 3 ALSC teams up with Makati barangay for legal mission 4 ALS students get a glimpse of careers in arbitration 5 The First Semester of AY 2016- TCRL hosts second Justitia National 2017 ushered in with a series of Moot Court competition 6 significant developments at the Ateneo Holds First Ateneo Good Ateneo Professional Schools. Governance Forum on Federalism 7 A major refurbishment of the APS Campus is now at the ALSC expands reach through final stage of planning. This new partnerships 8 was triggered by the University The Eighth of November 10 Board of Trustees’ approval ADMU holds first APS Employees’ of Le Cordon Bleu Institute Ignatian Gathering: My Experience 11 to be located at the ground Alumni Room will be moved up will be exclusively Law School and second floors of the APS to fourth floor where a new wing space, thus, providing easier ALS celebrates 2016 Christmas building. Other offices will will rise fronting Bel-Air Village. access for students and faculty with faculty and staff 11 now be relocated. The Ateneo Additional faculty rooms will to the activity rooms. The ALS and Kyushu University students Human Rights Center, Student be housed on the same floor. In Graduate Legal Studies Institute tour Taal 12 Council Activity Area and Law effect, the third and fourth floors continued on page 14 Meet the New Faculty 15 Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 2 The spirit of Magis at the 2016 Bar Operations from page 1 The shortened review period Bar exams. Classes opened in also prodded the Bar Ops August instead of the usual June, Academics Committee to enlist thereby moving the end-of-term the help of more professors to and graduation from the usual contribute to and review the April to July. The Supreme Court Summer, Pre-Week, and “Blue considered this timeline, granting Tips” materials disseminated graduates of schools like ALS to the examinees. Professors that have shifted their calendars who pulled all-nighters with the an extra two weeks to file their Academics Committee and other applications to take the Bar. student volunteers immediately Whereas graduates of schools enjoyed the fruits of their labor, that retained graduation dates boasting on their respective social in April had until the end of July media pages an accuracy range Ateneo Central Bar Operations volunteers wait outside UST for examinees 2016 to submit their applications, of 50-60% for the “Blue Tips,” in need of assistance Photo Credit: GLYZELLE DIANNE YBIERNAS graduates of schools that shifted or a list of educated guesses as their calendars were given until to topics and recent cases that August 15, 2016 to complete their might appear in the exams, and applications. commonly used as last-minute The Bar exams took place reviewers by the examinees. in November 2016, giving This year’s Bar Ops also examinees from the ALS only four continued measures introduced months to review. To address this, and implemented the previous Bar review classes in ALS, which year, such as special mentoring traditionally commences after for re-takers, intimate brown bag graduation, were scheduled much review sessions exclusively for ALS earlier, and began weeks before graduates, the mock or simulated graduation. Bar exam, and the preparation of

Ateneo Central Bar Ops Academic Committee collating the Blue Tips Photo Credit: GLYZELLE DIANNE YBIERNAS care packages for each of the ALS members of the administration Bar examinees. also visited to join the examinees On the four Saturdays of in celebrating anticipated Holy November, student volunteers Mass, offering the examinees also came in droves to the Ateneo not only academic, but spiritual Bar Ops headquarters at the and emotional support as well. Sofitel Philippine Plaza , to Student volunteers from the tend to the needs of examinees Central Bar Ops were also present The Ateneo Central Bar Ops received full support from faculty and administrators Photo Credit: MAITA CHAN-GONZAGA billeted there. Professors and at the University of Sto. Tomas, where the Bar exams were held, on each of the Sundays of the Bar, to ensure that the examinees are safely transported to and from the exam venue, and attended to during the lunch breaks. As always, the Bar season is a wonderful time to witness a growing and deepening sense of community and cura personalis at the Ateneo Law School. As the countdown to the release of the results begins, we continue to 2016 Ateneo Law bar examinees, including APS Chaplain Fr. IJ Chan-Gonzaga (leftmost), receive a special blessing offer prayers and support to all from Ateneo President Fr. Jett Villarin Photo Credit: GLYZELLE DIANNE YBIERNAS our examinees. Ateneo, 100%! NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 3 AHRC brings Christmas cheer to children from partner communities By VERONICA MAE C. YAN Adhikain para sa Karapatang forward,” by helping facilitate the Pambata (AKAP), the child rights programs, which happened were filled with a hearty meal, training of the next batch. Child desk of the Ateneo Human Rights in the four different venues and Santa sacks were loaded with TALK graduates also assisted in Center (AHRC), held its annual simultaneously. AHRC volunteers school supplies and toys prepared the AKAP Christmas Gift Giving Christmas Gift Giving activity on facilitated parlor games that by AHRC. activity. December 16, 2016 in four of elicited excited laughter from the Brgys. Addition Hills, Paang The AKAP Christmas Gift Giving its partner communities: Brgy. children and their ates and kuyas Bundok, Valencia, and Southville is a long-standing activity of AHRC, Addition Hills, Mandaluyong; for the day. The coveted prizes 7 have been partners of AHRC’s which its student-interns often Brgy. Paang Bundok and Brgy. were shared by all participants, program, Child TALK: Child Rights look forward to as it reacquaints Valencia, Quezon City; and Brgy. thanks to the air of Yuletide Teaching and Learning for and them with the joy and innocence Southville 7, Calauan, Laguna. generosity. The children were by Kids. Child TALK teaches of children, a welcome break from Through the support of AHRC also treated to performances by children and youth their rights, the hustle and bustle of daily alumni, student-interns and other their ates and kuyas from Ateneo, and empowers them to protect recitation and periodical exams. benefactors, AKAP was able to to which they responded with and promote these rights in their AHRC alumni have also taken this gather one hundred children their own dance routines and own unique way. Each batch activity as an opportunity to share in each of the communities renditions of Christmas carols. By of children who undergo Child the bounty they have received to participate in the half-day the end of the program, bellies TALK are expected to “pay it during the year.

Tired but happy after the program in Brgy. Addition Hills Photo Credit: ATENEO HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 4

Legal counseling sessions with ALS alumni volunteer-lawyers assisted by Review of the day’s lectures through fun games the students Photo Credit: PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO Photo Credit: PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO ALSC teams up with Makati barangay for legal mission By MARIA VICTORIA RODRIGUEZ The Ateneo Legal Services Center (ALSC) conducted its first legal aid mission for the school year last October 23, 2016. The half-day activity was held at the Comembo Elementary School, with over 80 residents of Barangay Comembo, Makati in attendance. ALSC Director Axel Rupert Cruz opened the mission by thanking the barangay officials for allowing the ALSC, volunteer lawyers and law students to impart their legal knowledge and provide legal services to the community. Junior and senior law students who were enrolled in Street Law and Clinical Legal Education electives delivered information sessions on Succession; Land Titles; Marriage and Violence Against Women and Children; and CLED and Street Law students with residents of Brgy. Comembo Photo Credits: PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO Arrests, Bail and Oplan Tokhang. involved group dynamics and were given the opportunity to Barangay Chairman Ariel Each session lasted for 40 minutes, synthesis activities, making the discuss their legal issues and Sarmiento and ALSC Supervising and covered a basic overview of sessions interactive and engaging queries in private consultations Lawyer Takahiro Kenjie Aman. the laws and frequently asked and helping the residents with volunteer lawyers assisted Both expressed their desire to situational questions. remember the key points from by the students. forge a partnership to further the The teaching modules the lectures. The mission formally ended legal awareness of the barangay developed by the students After lunch, the residents with remarks from Comembo residents and the law students.

Learning the rules of Succession through handcrafted charts It’s a full house in Brgy. Southville 7! Photo Credit: PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO Photo Credit: ATENEO HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 5 ALS students get a glimpse of careers in arbitration By UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Arbitration is gaining ground as arbitration institutions in Asia an alternative means of settling Pacific,” relayed Jay. According disputes. Not only does it provide to the Queen Mary, University of swift resolution but even the London, it is also one of the most Supreme Court has encouraged preferred arbitral institutions its use, calling arbitration the outside Europe. Jay also gave a ‘wave of the future in dispute brief introduction on Philippine resolution.’ On November 16, Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb), a 2016, Ateneo Law students group that encourages arbitration learned the nitty gritty of this go- as means to settle private disputes to method in resolving conflict. in the country, and Young PIArb. Held at the Bernas Seminar Launched in July 2016, Young Room of the Ateneo Professional Guest speakers (L-R) Atty. Glenn Tuazon, Atty. Jun Bautista, and Atty. Jay PIArb aims to be a forum where Schools, the Ateneo Law Patrick Santiago, and moderator Atty. Mickey Ingles at the plenary session arbitration practitioners aged 40 Photo Credit: PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO Symposium on Arbitration started and below can share information with a plenary session to introduce Freehills, enumerated the career Ateneo Law graduates in each of and skills, and network with local the basic features of and possible options available in the field of the fields. and international arbitration careers in arbitration. arbitration: counsel, tribunal The third speaker, Atty. communities. Atty. Glenn Tuazon, an secretary, expert, judge, or work Jay Santiago who works as Ateneo Law faculty member associate at Romulo, Mabanta in a third party funder (one who counsel at the Hong Kong Atty. Ignatius Michael Ingles, Sayoc & De Los Angeles, discussed finances a portion of the party’s International Arbitration Centre who served as moderator for the principles of arbitration. legal costs and in return gets a (HKIAC), gave an overview the plenary session, asked the These include speedy resolution, share of the dispute proceeds), or of HKIAC. Founded in 1985, speakers what essential skill is party autonomy, and court at an arbitral institution. Jun took “HKIAC is one of the oldest and needed for a long-lasting career exclusion. Arbitration, according the time to identify Filipinos and most prestigious international in arbitration. Glenn answered to Glenn, “is a good way of passion; Jun cited advocacy; settling issues because decisions while Jay identified excellence in are made in months, rather everything. than years.” Moreover, involved After the plenary session, parties have a “lot of choice on each of the speakers facilitated how to settle their dispute and a breakout session on one of the who will sit as their arbitrators.” specialized fields of arbitration: While arbitration is less formal commercial, investment, and than litigation, the resolutions are construction. binding and enforceable through The Ateneo Law Symposium courts, Glenn further noted. on Arbitration was organized by The second speaker, Atty. the Ateneo Legal Services Center, Jun Bautista, a senior registered Atty. Jun Bautista, ALS guest lecturer, facilitating the session on Investment together with the HKIAC, and in foreign lawyer at Herbert Smith Arbitration cooperation with Young PIArb. Photo Credit: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

ALS alumnus Atty. Jay Patrick Santiago shares his experiences on ALS faculty member Atty. Glenn Tuazon leads an informal discussion on Commercial Arbitration Construction Arbitration Photo Credit: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Photo Credit: UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 6

Delegates, participants and organizers of the nd2 Justitia National Moot Court Competition TCRL hosts second Justitia National Moot Court competition By JUSTINE VERON REQUEJO The Claudio Teehankee Center for the Rule of Court of Justice the Differences Between by “(a) interfering with Philippine fishing Law, in cooperation with Ateneo Society of the Two States Concerning the Quiluz Sea.” and petroleum exploration, (b) constructing International Law and the Ateneo de Manila The theme was chosen in light of the South artificial islands; and (c) failing to prevent University, hosted the 2nd Justitia National China Sea ruling by the United Nations (UN) Chinese fishermen from fishing in the zone.” Moot Court Competition last 25 November Arbitral Tribunal, wherein it declared that From more than 15 law school applicants 2016. The event was held at the Ateneo the has exclusive sovereign rights from all over the country, six (6) teams made Professional Schools in Rockwell, Makati City. over the West Philippine Sea. It further held it to the final roster of participants: Ateneo With the theme of “Good Governance and that China’s “nine-dash line” argument as de Zamboanga, Cagayan State University, Maritime Delimitations,” the teams matched invalid, stating that there was “no legal basis Saint Louis University, University of Batangas, over the fictitious case of the “Special for China to claim historic rights to resources” University of Mindanao, and University of San Agreement Between the Federal Republic of within those areas. Lastly, it ruled that the Agustin. Ghanern (Applicant) and the Republic of Ryu Philippines’ sovereign rights over the exclusive The competition opened with Ateneo Law (Respondent) to Submit to the International economic zone were being violated by China School Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria giving the welcome remarks. It ended with an awarding ceremony, and the following winners were announced: Updates from the Graduate Legal Studies Institute • Best Memorial – Applicant: University of By ROWENA L. SORIANO and AMPARITA S. STA. MARIA Mindanao • Best Memorial – Respondent: Saint Louis Foreign Exchange Student Program University • Best Memorial – Overall: Saint Louis Four students from the University of Malaga have arrived to attend the various Juris University Doctor classes for the second Semester 2016-2017. This is under the exchange student • 1st Best Oralist Preliminary Rounds (TIE): program between the ALS and the University of Malaga that was signed on September Alfred H. Campanano & Paulo M. Bautista, 6, 2016. Saint Louis University Thesis • 2nd Best Oralist Preliminary Rounds: Jordan B. Jalbuana, University of Batangas For Academic Year 2016-2017, there were 148 J.D. students who defended their • 3rd Best Oralist Preliminary Rounds: Vincent theses. GLSI was able to successfully invite a total of 80 panelists. There were also 49 Anthony Sungcog, University of Mindanao faculty members who agreed to become advisers. • 1st Runner Up: University of Mindanao Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program • Champion: Saint Louis University Closing remarks were given by Department There are eight LL.M. students currently enrolled for Academic Year 2016-2017. Four of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Manuel A.J. students are in their first year. The total number of students (including those who are on Teehankee, followed by a closing dinner and leave) for the LL.M. program is 39. gathering for all the delegates and participants of the event. NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 7 Ateneo Holds First Ateneo Good Governance Forum on Federalism By RICHARD GABRIEL G. FILASOL On September 14, 2016, the Teehankee Center be better to continue with status quo and for the Rule of Law hosted the First Ateneo improve on current institutions already laid Good Governance Forum with the theme out in the Local Government Code (LGC). The Road to Federalism. The forum aimed to On the other hand, Dr. Magno provided inspire dialogue among government policy insights on how a Federal government will makers, the public sector, and the academe help jumpstart economic development in the on a topic of national significance. The event peripheral regions. Magno posits that the was held at the Justitia Hall of the Ateneo current framework will not involve a total Professional Schools (APS) in Rockwell, Makati. overhaul of the current system but only the Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” de-concentration of power from the central Pimentel, Jr. was the keynote speaker for the government, thus re-distributing development forum. Pimentel is one of the key supporters to the peripheral regions. In effect, agencies of the Philippines’ move to Federalism, being such as the Department of Interior and Local the key sponsor of the Federalism Bill. Government (DILG) will only become more The Philippine Federal government, relevant in a federal form of government than according to Pimentel’s proposal, will be Keynote Speaker Former Senate President in a unitary government. composed of 11 federal states: four (4) in Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. delivering his Luzon, four (4) in the Visayas, and three (3) speech Photo credit: CHELSEA GO in Mindanao. This re-distribution will “diffuse the overconcentration of power in the hands and author of the seminal Political Science of the central government.” Pimentel argues Book Booty Capitalism, and Dr. Francisco that this dispersal will correct imbalances Magno, Director of the Institute in the distribution of resources among local of Governance at the De La Salle University- government units (LGUs) by making them Manila, were the main discussants at the more autonomous with their finances and forum. development. Dr. Hutchcroft gave a lecture on the political Lastly, Pimentel proposes that under the history of the Philippines, emphasizing the new Federal government, not only will the culture of ‘bossism’ and how the shift to a number of elected senators substantially Federal government will possibly incentivize increase per region, but also the president and corruption among the ‘bosses,’ especially the vice-president will be elected as a team, in the Visayas and Mindanao region where reasoning that such system leads to a coherent political dynasties continue to be prevalent. working relationship between the two leaders. This is exacerbated by the proposal to increase Renowned political scientist Dr. Paul the number of Senatorial seats as well as TCRL Executive Director Atty. Joseph Migriño Hutchcroft, Professor of Political and Social the shift to more independent economies with Professor Paul Hutchcroft Change at the Australia National University per region. Hutchcroft argues that it would Photo credit: CHELSEA GO

TCRL Officers and Volunteers with Professor Francisco Magno (4th from left) NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 8

ALSC expands reach through new partnerships By PATRICIA CERVANTES-POCO

Perceiving an exponential increase in indigents content and supervising the clinical component or conciliation. This partnership attempts to in need of quality legal services, the Ateneo of the course. contribute to a culture of peacemaking and Legal Services Center (ALSC) embarked on These joint activities are a welcome peacebuilding in local communities, instead three new partnerships to expand its reach to response to ALSC’s observation that most of of heavily relying on protracted and costly more communities and to promote the use of its cases are disputes between and among litigation to resolve simpler issues. alternative modes of dispute resolution. family members or neighbors, which might On November 3, 2016, ALSC embraced its On October 26, 2016, the ALSC entered have been better resolved through mediation own by partnering with Gulapa Law, the firm into an agreement with the Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb), a collaboration brokered by long-time Ateneo Law School (ALS) faculty member and alternative dispute resolution advocate, Teodoro “Teddy” Kalaw IV. The agreement was signed by PIArb President Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko and ALSC Director Axel Rupert M. Cruz. Witnessing the event were ALS Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria, PIArb President Emeritus Mario E. Valderrama, Chairman Teddy Kalaw, and his wife, Mariliza Villarosa-Kalaw. The agreement covers the provision of training programs for local government units on the Katarungang Pambarangay system; the development of a training and accreditation program for community mediators; and eventually, the design and conduct of an Toasting the beginning of years of collaboration between Gulapa Law and ALSC are (L-R) Patricia elective focused on community mediation, Cervantes-Poco, ALS Associate Dean Giovanni Vallente, Gulapa Law Proprietor Aris L. Gulapa, Janine with PIArb and ALSC jointly providing course Mesina, and Takahiro Kenjie Aman NEWS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 9 established by ALS alumnus and professor, Aris L. Gulapa. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Gulapa Law has committed to assign its associates to supervise cases and mentor ALSC students, as well as to provide a monthly financial contribution for out-of- pocket expenses incurred in the course of case handling. The MOA signing was attended by ALS Associate Dean for Student Affairs Giovanni F. Vallente, Gulapa Law’s Aris Gulapa and Janine Mesina, and ALSC’s director and resident supervising attorneys. Through partnerships of this nature, ALSC aims to encourage hands-on mentoring of students by ALS alumni in varying disciplines and fields of practice, to complement classroom learning. Blue and Green are brought together by the cause of legal aid for the poor through an agreement Finally, recognizing the key role of law signed by DLAC Director Ricardo Sunga III, DLSU College of Law Dean Jose Manuel Diokno, ALSC school based legal aid clinics in ensuring equal Director Axel Rupert Cruz, and ALS Associate Dean Giovanni Vallente access to justice for all, on November 8, 2016, ALSC made history by uniting the traditionally missions, training for students and lawyers, aid clinics to represent more public interest competing Blue and Green forces of Ateneo and the establishment of a network of legal cases. and De La Salle in the common cause of aid clinics all over the country. Also present The ALSC hopes to achieve two objectives providing competent legal services to indigent at the MOA signing were ALS Associate Dean by entering into these partnerships: first, clients. Giovanni Vallente and Director of DLSU to evolve the expertise and competency to Through a MOA signed by DLSU College Developmental Legal Advocacy Center Ricardo provide services relevant to the changing of Law Dean Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno and “Bombi” A. Sunga III. legal and political landscape; and, to provide ALSC Director Axel Cruz, the two law schools This partnership aims to develop critical a range of new opportunities for its student- and their respective legal aid clinics now have litigation and advocacy skills among young associates, thereby giving them a more holistic a system for referral of cases, and will soon people aspiring to become lawyers, as well as picture of the actual legal practice waiting for embark on major projects such as joint legal to encourage and equip law school based legal them.

Partners in advocating the use of alternative modes of dispute resolution are (L-R) PIArb President Emeritus Mario Valderrama, ALSC Director Axel Rupert Cruz, ALS Dean Sedfrey Candelaria, PIArb President Ricardo Ongkiko, PIArb Chairman Teodoro Kalaw IV, and Mariliza Villarosa-Kalaw FEATURES Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 10 The Eighth of November By IGNATIUS MICHAEL D. INGLES and TAKAHIRO KENJIE C. AMAN Verse by IGNATIUS MICHAEL D. INGLES

Remember, remember, the 8th of November A dictator in hallowed ground sought a plot Against good reason, the past of a deposed son The noble High Court forgot

November 8, 2016 is a date that will not long be forgotten in the Ateneo Law School (ALS) community. When the Supreme Court voted 9-5 to allow the remains of the dictator to be buried in the , the ALS community was shell-shocked. But as it was, shock turned into collective grief, sadness, and doubt. Mere hours after the decision made the news, students and faculty members stepped out of their classrooms, converged in front of the Ateneo Professional Schools Building steps, and held an impromptu candlelight vigil to express their disappointment, disdain, and disgust. It was a 200-people strong outcry. With a large tarpaulin echoing everyone’s sentiment—“Marcos is not a Hero!”— spread on the steps, the students raised their fists, and chanted the hymn that their parents and grandparents sang more than 30 years ago. For the first time in a long while, the students and faculty seemed to agree it was time books and cases gave way to the fulfillment of the duty that our Constitution — the very Constitution that students were studying — expressly mandated. A foreshadowing of what was to come was revealed. The simmering anger with the decision erupted into a flash of righteous anger when the remains of Marcos were surreptitiously buried on November 18, 2016. Students and professors walked out of Atty. Kenjie Aman expressing his protest with ALS faculty and students their classes and took to the streets to voice their displeasure. Ateneans stepped up to the plate and literally placed themselves at the frontline of the cheering and the jeering crowd — raising banners, waving placards, and urging motorists to honk their horns in solidarity. The Ateneans, together with the rest of the crowd, shouted “Hukayin!” all night. Their cries that Marcos be exhumed from his grave rang deep and true, awakening the slumbering dragon of nationalism and patriotism that was passed down to them by the People Power generation. The ALS community was also well- represented in the rally held again at the People Power Monument on November 30, 2016. Students and teachers were among the 15,000 Filipinos who trekked to EDSA to vent their anger and frustrations. While most found the turn of events disappointing and troubling, some good came out of it: hope — a new hope, to be precise — that the next generation of Filipino citizens, negatively perceived and identified as the “millennials” and the “temperamental brats,” will not stand idly by in the face of injustice. FEATURES Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 11 ADMU holds first APS Employees’ Ignatian Gathering: My Experience By ANNA KATRINA CARILLO-PARAS that affect our relationship with God and teams for the teambuilding activities. After The usual empty halls in the morning of the the growth of our faith. These points are our this, a short synthesis followed to provide Ateneo Professional Schools (APS) in Rockwell, needs for perfection, intimate relationships, participants the opportunity to share their Makati was filled with buzzing excitement as success and achievements, image and social insights and what they learned from the employees from the Ateneo Graduate School approval, material security, social belonging, activities. of Business (AGSB), the Ateneo School of pleasure, power and control, as well as peace To cap off the event, a mass was celebrated Government (ASoG), the Ateneo School of and harmony. Participants were reminded by Father Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J. at the St. Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH), and that by seeking the fulfilment of our needs Thomas More Chapel of APS. the Ateneo Law School (ALS) gathered for we sometimes lose sight of the real essence Having worked at the Ateneo for the past the first APS Employees’ Ignatian Gathering of our existence. We use them to “cover” our nine years, it is a welcoming experience to on December 2, 2016 at the APS Auditorium. incomplete lives, “mga pamasak butas” as he be able to participate in the first Ignatian To show their support, the deans of the four calls them. Gathering for APS employees. It was heart- schools, Dean Rodolfo Ang from AGSB, Dr. Fr. Go continued by sharing that despite all warming to learn about the experiences — Ronald U. Mendoza from ASoG, Dr. Manuel M. our needs and fears, it is always important to most especially the struggles — of friends Dayrit from the ASMPH, and Dean Sedfrey M. have time to discern “God’s will, message and and colleagues and how their faith have kept Candelaria from the ALS were also there. Dr. presence.” Discernment, after all, is the “heart them going. It was encouraging to hear co- Antonette Palma Angeles, Vice President for of the Ignatian spirituality.” employees, whom I have just met, provide the APS, gave the opening remarks. After his talk, employees were divided into words of encouragement, light, hope, and The morning session was facilitated by Fr. groups to share their top five needs and fears. a promise to include me in their prayers. Johnny C. Go, SJ. Participants were asked to In the afternoon, the community building We may come from different backgrounds, listen, pray, and share about what God has activities were led by Ms. Ma. Tricia U. departments, and schools but I felt that we are done for the world and for our lives, and what Santiago and her team from Heroic Leadership one community, one family united in Christ. is being asked of us. To begin the session, Philippines. Ms. Santiago began her session by I thank the Ateneo not only for the employees were requested to contemplate on asking “Why build a great community? Why opportunity to do work that constantly two essential prayers: Thank You (thanksgiving build a united community?” The answer: To challenges me to be a better version of myself for all the blessings we have received) and work for goals greater than ourselves, and to but, more importantly, for giving me a home Help Me (petitions we hoped to be answered). find ways to do things better. Magis. centered on excellence, service for others, and Fr. Go then gave several points for reflection The participants were again grouped by Christ Jesus.

APS employees posing for posterity and looking forward to the next Employees’ Gathering Photo Credit: OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS ALS celebrates 2016 Christmas with faculty and staff By ROWENA L. SORIANO as Veronica Martinez, the Graduate Legal tandem of Professor Ray Paolo Santiago and Studies Institute (GLSI), and the ALS Choir Associate Dean Giovanni Vallente as well as It’s that time of the year again — the serenaded the audience with Christmas carols. Professors Mickey Ingles, Patricia Cervantes- Ateneo Law School (ALS) celebrated the The merriment continued as Vice President Poco, and Ryan Jeremiah Quan. As part year’s Christmas Party with the splendor of Antonette Palma-Angeles and Dean Sedfrey of the yearly tradition, major and minor silver and blue on December 15, 2016 at the M. Candelaria put on their dancing shoes prizes were raffled and awarded to staff and 4th Floor of the Ateneo Professional Schools when ushered to join the ALS staff dance faculty members. Mr. Allan Dahay, Facilities Building. Members of the ALS faculty and opening number. Meanwhile, Prof. Poncevic Management Office, bagged the major raffle staff gathered to celebrate and enjoy the M. Ceballos’ impromptu song performance prize — a Hewlett-Packard Laser Printer. food, performances, games, and raffle added amusement to the festivity. He was also The program was hosted by Ms. Anne prizes. They were welcomed with a blue awarded the “Star ng Pasko” for wearing the Marie A. Soriano of the Bernas Center and and silver-themed ALS Christmas photo best Christmas color for the party. Emerging Atty. Rowena Soriano of the Graduate Legal wall. The Yuletide spirit filled the venue as victors for the various games were the Studies Institute (GLSI). FEATURES Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 12

Signs of a tourist: Participants posing with the tourist sign ALS and Kyushu University students tour Taal By MARIA CRISSELDA N. TAMONDONG and JULIAN ELIZAR D. TORCUATOR

“Re-inventing Japan Project” is a cooperative national shrine, the church is recognized as top gives a picturesque panoramic view of the program spearheaded by Kyushu University the “Biggest Catholic Church in Asia.” It boasts town that overlooks the Balayan Bay. – Faculty of Law (KU) with four leading of an 18th century baroque-style architecture The next stop was the Office of the Taal universities in Southeast Asia, including the designed by a famous Spanish architect, Don Mayor. Mayor Fulgencio “Pong” Mercado Ateneo de Manila University School of Law Luciano Oliver. Everyone explored the church, gladly hosted the group’s visit to the municipal (ALS). The project aims to foster cross-cultural which houses a mini-museum featuring hall and highlighted the local government’s understanding through the development of various antique furniture. The participants efforts, in partnership with the people of Taal the legal mind. also climbed some steep steps to reach the and various civic groups, to promote Taal’s As part of the project, 15 KU students belfry. Climbing the belfry was worth it as the beauty and heritage. Mayor Mercado related visited the Philippines last September 9-12, 2016 for a short-term exchange program. They were gladly welcomed by current and former student leaders of the ALS, mostly former participants in the project. The KU students, along with the ALS students and alumni, traveled to Taal, Batangas for a cultural tour. Everyone was looking forward to the cultural tour. This included the ALS students, most of whom have not yet explored the town of Taal. It is a common perception that Taal refers to the lake or the volcano near Tagaytay, which is why the town’s tourism office receives its tourists with the tagline “Welcome to Taal. The town… not the lake, and definitely not the volcano.” The group first visited the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours. They were awestruck by this structure because aside from being a The ALS representatives who helped facilitate the activities during the weekend FEATURES Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 13 to the group that in planning and executing their programs for cultural preservation and tourism, they strive to keep Taal’s rich history, and fuse it with simple modernity. To replenish the group’s tired but eager bodies, the mayor’s office generously served some of Taal’s best treasures — empanada, suman, and kapeng barako. The merienda at Mayor Mercado’s office was only the start of the group’s day-long journey into Taal’s food heritage. The next stop was a boodle fight lunch. Favorites such as mixed seafood and pinakbet were in the menu. There were also Taal specialties such as the tapang Taal, a slightly sweeter and more tender version of the Filipino constant, and adobong dilaw – chicken adobo with turmeric in coconut milk. After a short rest, the group spent the afternoon strolling around town seeing how Taal’s structure and lay-out exhibited the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Houses which date back to the Spanish colonial era were well-preserved in almost every corner — enough to match even Vigan’s ALS and KU students resting while exploring the museum-like Basilica

famed Calle Crisologo. Some of the houses passed down from generation to generation were elegantly converted to hotels that accommodate families and guests of those to be wed at the Basilica, or into simple cafes for those who want quieter alternatives to the modern-day coffee shops. As dusk came, the group came together for dinner in one of Taal’s fastest-rising restaurants, Feliza Taverna Y Café. Here the group saw how the Café reinvented Taal’s cultural heritage as Chef Giney Villar served traditional Filipino cooking and Taal specialty dishes with a modern take. Everyone gathered for socials in Casa Vitrola before retiring for the night. Day 2 of the program saw a tour around the compound of the Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay. The shrine was built in 1611 using coral stones. The group learned that the image of Our Lady of Caysasay is often visited to implore the Virgin Mary’s help in attaining the impossible. As the group headed for Manila, there was a slight detour to Tagaytay to catch a glimpse of the iconic Taal volcano. The Re-Inventing Japan two-day tour exposed both KU and ALS students to one of the Philippines’ budding tourist spots. More importantly, it gave the participants the chance to experience a part of the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage. Most of all, the program is a testament to Filipino and Japanese friendship, and its potential to create opportunities for cultural preservation across any border or The Re-inventing Japan Project group in front of the historical marker placed on the Basilica language. Title?

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Dean’s Corner

By SEDFREY M. CANDELARIA

from page 1 shall be reinforced by an additional room for Master of Laws students beside it and two (2) thesis defense rooms beside the Ateneo Law Journal. New office spaces for the Vice President, Cashier, Accounting, Campus Ministry and Facilities Management will be allocated at the ground floor. Other sections like the octagonal lobby and auditorium will be enhanced accordingly. The Graduate School of Business will be housed at the second floor mainly but with a plan to put up a lecture hall at basement Three Professors have finished their graduate and Prof. Dianna Louise Wilwayco (Special 2 and possibly a fifth floor for additional degrees: Prof. Edzyl Josef. G. Magante Proceedings) and Dean Lily K. Gruba (Guide classrooms. (Harvard, LL.M.), Prof. Luz Danielle O. Bolong Notes and Cases on the General Principles of The Law School is considering additional (Harvard, LL.M.) and Jose Arturo C. De Castro Taxation and the Organization of BIR). two (2) rooms for visiting professors beside (University of California-Berkeley, S.J.D.). This The first batch of officially tracked J.D. the Jesuit Residence on the fourth floor. bodes well for our continuing build-up of our students in their junior year had finally Another major development is the roster of faculty in keeping with the policy of embarked on their specialized fields through installation of the APS Student Information the Legal Education Board to encourage more the pre-enlistment system. This is the product System (APS-SIS) contracted with Ellucian young faculty members to pursue graduate of a painstaking task assumed by the GLSI through Sophia, L.P. Beenet Singapore PTE LTD studies in various fields of law. team headed by Director Amparita S. Sta. and Microsmith Technology System, Inc. The Meanwhile, I wish to welcome back Prof. Maria. I thank them for the diligence which product name is “QUERCUS”. The system is Rogelio A. Vinluan who has expressed interest went into preparing the tracks and streams of expected to be in place by early 2018 wherein to teach Evidence and Justice Hilarion L. foundational and specialized courses, including the Law School will be the first to apply Aquino who will cover Civil Procedure. We are the syllabi project. ALS has raised once more through the registration process of students. also privileged to have Justice Ma. Theresa C. the bar of excellence in legal education by This massive information technology structure Gomez-Estoesta, Ateneo de Manila University pioneering into a new frontier. It is a fitting is expected to systematize not only registration Vice President for Social Development, Atty. cap highlighted by the Legal Education Board but also admission process, records-keeping, Jaime G. Hofileña, Atty. Ernesto S. Mascenon citation for ALS with a Certificate of Academic submission of grades, etc. and Atty. Alu C. Dorotan as new members of Merit for having placed 2nd in the over- Our internationalization program is gaining the Law Faculty. all passing rate with an average of 79.58% more traction in its different component parts. For one month in November, Prof. Jose conferred on November 11, 2016. This is our I am pleased to inform the law faculty that Manuel de Torres Perea of Malaga University way of ensuring a healthy balance between seven (7) of our young faculty members have Faculty of Law spent time doing research bar performance and quality offerings in our pursued further studies this year in Japan, on Philippine Civil Law in coordination with curriculum which meet global standards. Netherlands and United States. Prof. Rowena Prof. Ruben F. Balane. Prof. Torres was privy Our students continue to excel in their L. Soriano is continuing her dual degree to the organization of the two (2) Spanish- respective endeavors. The Asia Cup team program this year with ALS after finishing up Philippine Congress on Civil Law held first in received awards during the Tokyo Competition with Kyushu University last summer. Prof. Malaga (2015) and then at the ALS (2016). this year. Upcoming moot court teams will Jaymie Ann R. Reyes was accepted this year A third Congress is being organized in early surely register similar victories or awards by Kyushu University to pursue a Master of May 2017 where five (5) ALS faculty will be considering the deep bench of ASIL mooters. Laws in Human Rights. Similarly, Prof. Klarise delivering papers on public law. Prof. Torres Two (2) ALS students, Sean James B. Borja Anne C. Estorninos received a grant to pursue also announced two projects which will allow and Vanessa Gloria S. Vergara, were chosen as international children’s rights law in Leiden four (4) Malaga law students to enroll in Civil Liberty and Prosperity Scholars for AY 2016- University, The Netherlands. Five (5) others Law subjects (for credit) during the second 2017 during an awarding ceremony held on proceeded to the United States, namely: Prof. semester of this schoolyear. The other part of December 1, 2016 at the University of the Ramon Miguel C. Samson, Prof. Gonzalo D.V. the project will provide scholarships to three Philippines Bonifacio Global City with no less Go III (Columbia University); Prof. Ronald C. (3) ALS faculty to do online law courses with than Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes A. Sereno as Chua (Georgetown University), Prof. Francis the Universidad International de Andalucia principal guest. The Foundation for Liberty Tom F. Temprosa (University of Michigan), Prof. (UNIA) and Colegio de Abogados de Malaga and Prosperity is headed by (ret.) Chief Justice Marvin S. Llamas ( J.D. at Emory Law School), (ICAM). Artemio V. Panganiban. We are indeed grateful and Prof. Patrick Simon S. Perillo (Ph. D. in Land Congratulations to our new law book for his generosity and support. Economy at the University of Cambridge). authors – Justice Magdangal M. De Leon This year’s Bar Operations again FEATURES Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 15 demonstrated the mastery of the process of preparing our bar candidates for the 2016 Bar Examinations. The extraordinary effort of the Meet the New Faculty By BLYTHE M. LUMAGUE volunteer students, inspired by the supervising team of Dean Lily K. Gruba, Prof. Jorge Alfonso C. Melo and ALS faculty advisers, is extremely admirable given the schedule of classes and their heavy load. This year’s Bar Chairperson, Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr. had given positive signals throughout the bar month and hoped for another good outcome of examinations. The Law Faculty wishes to congratulate former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Adolfo S. Azcuna, Chancellor of the Philippine Judicial Academy, for having been conferred the Lux-in-Domino Award during the 2016 Traditional University Awards in September. He subsequently delivered a lecture at the JUSTICE MA. THERESA ATTY. JAIME G. HOFILEÑA APS Auditorium on judicial education before DOLORES C. GOMEZ-ESTOESTA Atty. Hofileña is the Vice President for Social a predominantly law school audience. Justice Development of the Ateneo de Manila Azcuna encouraged our law students to look Justice Gomez-Estoesta is an incumbent University. He was senior partner at Poblador into judicial career in the near future. Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan. Bautista and Reyes Law Offices. He obtained Another Associate Justice of the Supreme Justice Estoesta obtained her Bachelor his Bachelor of Laws degree (class Salutatorian) Court, Arturo D. Brion, was given a tribute by of Laws from Ateneo de Manila University from the University of the Philippines College the Ateneo Law Alumni Association, Inc. (ALAAI) in 1991 and earned her Bachelor of Arts in of Law in 1989 and his Bachelor of Arts in and the ALS on the occasion of his retirement. Political Science (Cum Laude) from De La Philosophy (magna cum laude and class His career in the judiciary is highlighted by the Salle University in 1986 with a Gold Medal for Valedictorian) from the then College of Arts depth of his decisions and opinions. Justice Excellence in Political Science. and Science of the Ateneo de Manila in 1982. Brion will continue to teach with the Law School Justice Estoesta was admitted to the Atty. Hofileña was admitted to the in the coming schoolyear. Philippine Bar in 1991. She joined the Ateneo Philippine Bar in 1990. He currently teaches I attended the year-end conference of Law Faculty in the 2nd semester of SY 2016-17. Criminal Law II, joining the faculty in the the Legal Education Board and the Philippine second semester of S.Y. 2016-17. Association of Law Schools held in December at the Philippine Judicial Academy Training Center in Tagaytay. The conference featured a consultation on the proposed Philippine Law School Admission Test (PhilSAT) patterned after the National Medical Admission Test. Judging from the debates and exchanges during the consultation, PhilSAT may be sailing on rough waters in the course of its initial implementation. It is expected to undergo fine-tuning to avoid the consequences for many small law schools. Our beloved Dean Giovanni F. Vallente celebrated his 5oth birthday in November. Our heartfelt best wishes for good health and Photo credit: ACCRA Law another 50 years! Finally, the last few months of the year would ATTY. ERNESTO S. MASCENON ATTY. ROGELIO A. VINLUAN be remembered for the contentious Marcos burial event. Our students and a number Atty. Mascenon is Head of Corporate Affairs of Atty. Vinluan is Of Counsel at the Angara Abello of faculty members joined the University in Nestlé Philippines. Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices. reflecting on the consequences of this event. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in Atty. Vinluan obtained his Bachelor of And as this developed, our employees, on the 1984 and rejoined the faculty in the second Laws from the University of the Philippines, otherhand, gathered in an Ignatian session to semester of S.Y. 2016-17, teaching Legal graduating cum laude. He also earned his allow them to revisit the roots of our Ignatian Writing. Bachelor of Science in Jurisprudence from the tradition. This was an opportune time to bring same University and his Master of Laws degree them into an inward look at our spirituality as a from Yale University on. community. It was a timely prelude toward our He was admitted to the Bar in 1961 and Christmas celebration. rejoined the ALS faculty in the second semester Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! of S.Y. 2016-17 teaching Evidence. ANNOUNCEMENTS Volume 5, No. 2 • December 2016 16

Ateneo Law School Calendar for Academic Year 2016-2017

SECOND SEMESTER Semestral Break Begins June START OF CLASSES January 23 Start of Bar Review June 08 Chinese Lunar New Year (office are closed) January 28 (Sat) Mass in Honor of St. Thomas More June 21 ADMU President’s Day (no classes/office are closed) February 06 (Mon) Feast of St. Thomas More (offices are closed ) June 22 (Thu) Bar Review Enrollment February 08 Submission of Senior Grades June 29 Tracking Orientation for 2nd Year February 10 Deliberation for Seniors June 30 Release of Pre-Enlisment Forms for Electives Release of Senior Grades July 01 February 10 (Incoming 3rd Year for SY 2017-2018) Submission of Grades for Undergraduates July 03 People Power Anniversary (no classes/offices are closed) February 25 (Sat) Deliberation for Undergraduates July 05 MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS March 20-29 Baccalaureate Mass July 15 Faculty Semestral Meeting March 24 Graduation Day July 16 Alternative Class Program March 30 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR July 19-23 Submission of Pre-Enlisment Forms for Electives Application Period for AY 2017-2018: April 07 AY 2017- 2018 (Incoming 3rd Year For Sy 2017-2018) November 2016-March 2017 Araw ng Kagitingan April 09 (Sun) New Students’ Admission Results May 01 Holy Wednesday—Black Saturday April 12-15 REGISTRATION PERIOD: Release of Pre-Enlisment Forms for Electives First Year Registration (1St List) June 30 April 21 (Incoming 4th Year For Sy 2017-2018) First Year Registration (2Nd List) August 01 Submission of Pre-Enlisment Forms for Electives Seniors August 02 th April28 (Incoming 4 Year For Sy 2017-2018) Sophomores August 03 Submission of Mid-Term Grades May 08 Juniors August 04 Jesuit Legal Education for Student Leaders May 05-07 START OF CLASSES First Year: August 07 FINAL EXAMINATION May 29-June 07 Second Year — Fourth Year: August 14

Happy birthday to our faculty and staff! JANUARY Dean Melencio S. Sta. Maria February 23 Head, Editorial Board Judge Jose Lorenzo Dela Rosa Jan. 5 Prof. Jose Lorenzo A. Sereno February 23 Sedfrey M. Candelaria Justice Vicente S.E. Veloso Jan. 7 Mr. Jeffrey Miranda February 27 Editor-in-Chief Prof. Rodolfo R. Romero Jan. 9 Prof. Carlos P. Medina, Jr. February 29 Nina Patricia D. Sison-Arroyo Prof. Regina Stella Jacinto-Barrientos Jan. 6 MARCH Associate Editors Prof. Joseph R. San Pedro Jan. 12 Oscar Carlo F. Cajucom Prof. Vivencio F. Abaño Jan. 15 Prof. Gil A. Valera March 3 Maria Patricia R. Cervantes-Poco Prof. Marco Antonio Luisito V. Sardillo III Jan. 17 Prof. Yolanda F. Ibarle March 7 Editorial Assistant Prof. Marlon J. Manuel Jan. 19 Prof. Hans Leo J. Cacdac March 13 Blythe M. Lumague Prof. Jose Antonio S. Bernas Jan. 22 Prof. Siegfred B. Mison March 14 Contributors Prof. Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga Jan. 22 Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Estoesta March 17 Prof. Eugenio H. Villareal Jan. 22 Fr. Ismael Jose V. Chan-Gonzaga March 25 ARTICLES Judge Oscar B. Pimentel Jan. 25 Justice Diosdado M. Peralta March 27 Takahiro Kenjie C. Aman Anna Katrina Carillo-Paras Prof. Michael Dana N. Montero Jan. 27 Dean Andres D. Bautista March 28 Maria Patricia Cervantes-Poco Justice Jane Aurora C. Lantion Jan. 29 Ms. Blythe Lumague March 28 Richard Gabriel G. Filasol Prof. Serafin U. Salvador, Jr. Jan. 30 Prof. Edmund Jason G. Baranda March 31 Ignatius Michael D. Ingles Justine Veron Requejo FEBRUARY APRIL Maria Victoria Rodriguez Prof. Mario L. Bautista February 2 Prof. Jess Raymund M. Lopez April 1 Amparita S. Sta. Maria Prof. Rena R. Pamfilo February 2 Prof. Carlos G. Baniqued April 5 Rowena L. Soriano Ms. Liwayway Bacani February 4 Prof. Cyril C. Del Callar April 6 Maria Criselda N. Tamondong Julian Elizar D. Torcuator Prof. Angela C. Ylagan February 7 Prof. Alberto C. Agra April 7 Veronica Mae C. Yan Prof. Roman Miguel G. De Jesus February 9 Prof. Victor N. Alimurung April 12 PHOTOS Prof. Francisco Ed. Lim February 9 Prof. Rogelio A. Vinluan April 12 Maria Patricia R. Cervantes-Poco Judge Edgardo M. Caldona February 12 Prof. Patricia Cristina NgoChua April 15 Maita Chan-Gonzaga Prof. Silvia Jo G. Sabio February 12 Prof. Rico V. Domingo April 20 Chelsea Go Prof. Jeremy I. Gatdula February 13 Prof. Ma. Ngina Teresa V. Chan-Gonzaga April 21 Maria Crisselda N. Tamondong Prof. Herminio S. Ozaeta, Jr. February 15 Prof. Sarah Lou Y. Arriola April 23 Glyzelle Dianne Ybiernas Prof. Cirilo P. Noel February 16 Dean Jose M. Roy III April 23 ACCRA Law Prof. Ignatius Michael D. Ingles February 17 Prof. Nina Patricia Sison-Arroyo April 23 Ateneo Human Rights Center Prof. Rommel U. Mercado February 17 Prof. Cheselden George V. Carmona April 24 Office of the Vice President for the Ms. Arlene Amene February 20 Prof. Francis Joseph H. Ampil April 26 Professional Schools Prof. Axel Rupert M. Cruz February 20 Prof. Ricardo M. Pilares III April 27 University Communication and Public Relations Office Prof. Jose Manuel I. Diokno February 23 Prof. Arturo M. De Castro April 29