And so the new chapter begins...

In about a month and a half, I'll be starting law school. And with this new chapter in my life, I'll be needing new things (read: BOOKS). So in the spirit of a new school year looming ahead, my dad gave me some lawschool freshmen essentials. (which he used by the way a few years ago when he attempted to study law)

#1

Black's Law Dictionary

According to Mr. Wiki, it is the most widely-used law dictionary in the United States. It was founded by Henry Campbell Black. It is the reference of choice for definitions in legal briefs and court opinions and has been cited as a secondary legal authority in many U.S. Supreme Court cases.

#2

Persons and Family Relations Law

#3

Criminal Law (RPC books 1 and 2)

#4

Statutory Construction

#5

Legal and Judicial Ethics

#6

Bernas' Constitutional Law

#7

A cute book holding thingamajiggy.

more to come. 

follow me as I prepare for law school!! :)

2008 Bar exam questions

Its nice to find out that even though i'm just an incoming freshie in law school, i've already tried to answer some bar questions without knowing it. Although I did not answer the questions brightly, at least I already got the sense of how it feels like to sit down on a test which feels like its going to eat you alive. If you're asking  how and when did this happen, well, just months ago, finals exam for my Public International law, Prof. Claudette Tolentino (which is by the way the  best Prof I've had in college), gave us a back-breaking, nose-bleeding, bar-type exam and some of the questions there were actually questions from the 2008 bar exams! :) cool right?

here are the 2 questions: (by the way this is part of the Political Law and Public International Law test)

1. 

a) The legal yardstick in determining whether usage has become customary international law is expressed in the maxim opinio juris sive necessitatis or opinio juris for short. What does the maxim mean? (3%) 

b) Under international law, differentiate "hard law" from "soft law".

2. 

May a treaty violate international law? If your answer is in the affirmative, explain when such may happen. If your answer is in the negative, explain why. 

3.

The President alone without the concurrence of the Senate abrogated a treaty. Assume that the other country-party to the treaty is agreeable to the abrogation provided it complies with the Philippine Constitution. If a case involving the validity of the treaty abrogation is brought to the Supreme Court, how should it be resolved?

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and no. I won't bother puting in my answers here. My answers sucked big time. hahahaha., :)

sandy's gone a long way!

Saw this somewhere, totally unexpected. Sandara Park, together with her new girl group has launched their debut in Korea together with an LG commercial. Her carreer in Korea has now launched following her almost 4 year training.

Here's the FULL Lollipop Video together with Big Bang. (this isnt the LG commercial)

SDC 09'

It's nice seeing kids learning the art of debate.

Fortunately I was given the chance again to adjudicate for the Sophomore Debate Challenge 2009. Last year's SDC only had 1 section, but this time they had 2 sections, which is great and all, but that won't top our SDC 07' with at least a hundred amateur and seasoned debaters.

Some of these kids are included in my mentoring class and 1 of them, my close friend, is a part of CJ/BJ house of the School of Debaters. Who wouldn't be proud of Gerald? A long time friend and one of our members in CJ/BJ House. Congrats Gerald! You made everyone proud! Now, you have to prove your top spot at the PIDC!

That's me giving my usually messy oral adjudication (someone really needs to teach me how to give a proper oral adj)

Finalist with Gerald(Best Debater) at the rightmost and Julan(Best Speaker) 3rd from right

Octofinalists

Semifinalists

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On the other hand...
Please support our teams at the 2009 Philippine Intercollegiate Debating Championships! :)

Racheal Seso, Katrina Tarape, Rose May Tubo, Emy Ruth Guianan, Gerald Orallo, Monica Ramirez, KJ Sunga (hope I didn't miss anyone!) Congrats, God Bless and have fun! Too bad I won't be able to join you guys this year. :(

back to basics

New blog. New life.

A lot will change over the next few months and I just can't wait to see them happen before my eyes. Graduation, Law School, new friends and new environment (well not really since i'm virtually in the same school, only in a different college). I know nothing is certain, but thinking of the possibilities of the future is very overwhelming.

So before I turn over myself to a new chapter in my life, I....I..... EWAN.

Basta. GO GO GO.

may bukas pa.

for those who failed the LAE (like me,) and for those who are out of budget (like me again). i suggest you guys try PUP Law. you can visit our webbie at http://www.pup.edu.ph and just look for the infos about the law school entrance exam at the front page. you can call PUP Law at 716-7832 local 655 or 621

just need 300 bucks and 2pcs 2x2 pic.
if you're interested to apply but cluless how to go to PUP or how to get around the campus, i'm willing to help. just email me at jan_renes24@yahoo.com and then i'll send you my number.

god bless everyone! :)
xoxo

Chapter IV: Verdict is out (UP LAE results are out!)

The following are qualified to enroll in the U.P. College of Law for AY 2009-2010 subject to appearance before the Admissions Committee for advising on a date to be announced and completion of all documentary and other requirements.

Please check the website http://law.upd.edu.ph for further announcements. Please notify the Office of the College Secretary (OCS) in writing of your intention to enroll on or before 28 February 2009. Also, submit to the OCS the following: (1) Official Transcript of Records (OTR); (2) Certificate of Graduation; (3) Certified Birth Certificate from NSO; (4) 2 pcs. 1x1 colored photos.

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ABELEDA, ARNELSON CARAGAY

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ABENOJA, HAZEL ANGELINE QUIAPOS

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ACHA, MAE ANN SARTE

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AGUILA, ANA FE MONICA CABRERA

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AGUILA, PATRICIA ANN ANDRADA

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ALAMPAY, BEATRICE SU

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ALCALA, MARIJO VENIDA

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ALFEROS, VINCENT THOMAS V SUALOG

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ALIMAN, RYAN DANIEL TAN

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ALLAREY, PRINCESS CARRA CAMPO


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ALMEDA, JOHN PONCIANO CASTRO

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ALMOJUELA, ANNIE REGIDOR

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AMANTILLO, ANNE MARIE JOY BANTILLO

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AMBRONA, VENUS BORDEOS

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ANDALES, PEVERLY JO DAGOHOY

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ANDES, RAYMOND MAPUSAO

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ANG, NATHALIE SIA

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ANGANGCO, BERNADETTE MARIE GUERRERO

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ARAGON, YYA EBRADA

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ARNESTO, CYRIL GALANG

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AYCO, KARINA KIRSTIE PAOLA REYES

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AZIS, ANISAH CAMPOS

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BADI, CARLA AE ECLEVIA

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BAER, RIZSA ROSE SILANG

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BAJO, SYRENE ANGELIQUE JOIE SANORIA

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BALANI, ROSHNI VASHI

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BALTAZAR, JOHN PHILIP AUSTRIA

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BANAAG, MARCRESE CABRERA

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BATIMANA, JOANNESS SANTIAGO

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BAYALAN, ALFIERRI EVANGELISTA

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BELDEROL, KATLEYA KATE MEDRANO

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BELEN, MARGARITA DIANA SUSMERANO

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BELEY, MARY ROSE TASIC

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BELLEN, DAVID GATES CRUZ

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BELTRAN, RICHARD HENRICK IKAN

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BOLLER, JIAN PAULO PIEDAD

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BOLOS, MARIE NICKIE HONTUCAN

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BUCOY, JULIO PALMA GIL

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CALDERON, FRANCESCA ISABELLE GUEVARA

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CANETE, NEMESIO II BAL

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CARDILLO, JULI FORMOSO

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CARPIO, PETER LLOYD DORIA

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CARRASCO, MARGELINE TADLAS

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CASTANEDA, JOSE FRANCISCO ESPINO

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CASTOLO, CAMILLE MARIA LAYUG

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CASTRO, JOSEFA GERTRUDIS DABAO

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CATINDIG, JEGAR PEREZ

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CELERIDAD, PAOLO OSANTOS

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CELSO, ELLEN FAYE LORESCA

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CENZON, JENNIFER UYTIEPO

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CEREZO, ARIANNE YARRA

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CHATTO, EFREN DOMINIQUE II MODEQUILLO

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CHEN, MARA KRISKA LIM

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CLAUDIO, PHOEBE BONDOC

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COLOBONG, MOISES RONETTE CIENCIA

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COLOMA, JOHN PATRICK SANTOS

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COMPUESTO, JISELLE BANZUELA

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COMSTI, GIANNA MARIA COLON

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CRISOSTOMO, DANIELLE ALESSANDRA DAYRIT

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CRUZ, BENJAMIN JEREMIAS BAUTISTA

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DABAO, PHILIP GERARD PUENTEVELLA

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DALENA, KARLIN MALAYA ESTRADA

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DAMASCO, FIDELA SAPERA

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DE GUZMAN, ELAINE PADRE

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DE GUZMAN, GABRIEL PAOLO LEUTERIO

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DE JESUS, GIANNA CORRINE DUGAN

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DELA CRUZ, ALEXIS IAN PAGUIA

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DOMINGO, ALBERT FRANCIS EDRALIN

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DOROTAN, MARIA GABRIELA CASANOVA

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DUMANAT, JANELLEE ALFORNON

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DUNUAN, CRYSTAL ANN SAQUING

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DY, DIANA CELO

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ESCANDOR, ALAYSA TAGUMPAY ESPADERO

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ESCUETA, GIANNINA KATIGBAK

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ESTOQUIA, AILEEN TIMOGAN

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FELICIANO, ANA ROCHELLE MARIE ABULOC

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FERNANDEZ, MARIA CARMEN FERNANDEZ

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FUENTES, GABRIELLE ANGELA GUDOY

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GALON, RAF NOEL RALLONZA

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GANDIA, TEPHANIE MAGNO

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GANZON, PEARL MARGARET CALAMBA

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GARCIA, CARLOS PANGAN

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GARCIA, JEMIMAH GRACE NICDAO

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GARCIA, MARIA ARA HILARIO

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GARCIA, ZHARMAI CHAN

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GENSON, DOMINIC PAUL OLAES

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GERONIMO, BENJAMIN JOSEPH YANGA

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GESMUNDO, FRANCHESCA ABIGAIL CLARO

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GO, JOSEPH III MANGASER

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GONOWON, REYMUND RIVERA

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GONZALES, ATHANASIA ZOE AMURAO

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GUBAT, BENNET ARTIAGA

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GUIANG, FRANCIS GIL DULAUTA

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GUIDORIAGAO, ERMA MARIE RETERACION

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GUMABAO, REILAND GUERRERO

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HAJIM, AL ZHOHEIR HASS N

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HANS, JAIMMIE CAACBAY

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HERNANDEZ, JILL MAUREEN SULAYAO

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ICASIANO, CHARLES DAVID ASUNCION

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IGNACIO, AZYLEAH VIAGA

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INOTURAN, SOPHIA PONAYO

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JO, JONATHAN CHUA

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JUEGO, HEHERSON MARTINEZ

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JUICO, A RAFAEL CUAYO

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JULKIPLI, MOHAMMAD AL AMIN MOHAMMADSALI

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JUSI, CZARINA VIJULET NAPA

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KING, KARL EDWARD CAPUCHINO

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KWAN, ALEANDRE MALICDEM

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LANETE, JESI HOWARD SEACHON

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LATORRE, CHARLAINE ERNI

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LEE, LARA CAMILLE ARROYO

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LIM, JOAN HERNANDEZ

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LIM, MA MARGARITA SIMBUL

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LO, LOUIS MARSHALL ROBLES

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LOBO, JOTER MORILLO

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LOPEZ, GENE EDWARD DELA CRUZ

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LOPEZ, JAYSON PANGILINAN

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LOPEZ, MARCO ANGELO FELIX LIM

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LORICA, JUAN PAOLO DE ASIS

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LUCMAN, SHAREHANN TAMANO

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MACARAEG, MAUREEN ZARAGOZA

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MACASAET, DINO SOLIS

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MACATANGAY, SHERLEEN LOURDS REYES

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MADRAZO, KRISTOFFER MICHAEL MARAAN

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MALABANAN, MARIE KRIZEL PATOLOT

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MANALAC, GABRIEL MARCO MACASA

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MANGALINDAN, SHALOM JOY LARA

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MANIQUIS, KATRINA GATONGAY

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MANLICLIC, SANDINO JOSE GONZALES

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MANNAG, HANNAH LYDA ANGELES

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MANZANO, KATRINA ROSS PARIS

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MARCAIDA, RAMON CARLO FIDEL

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MAUHAY, MARY GISELLE ROMAN

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MENDOZA, ANNA LORAINE MENDOZA

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MENDOZA, MARY CATHERINE LAPITAN

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MENDOZA, MIGUEL ANTONIO LOPEZ

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MESINA, KARLA EUNICE TOLENTINO

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MILAOR, ROSE ANDREA VALENCIA

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MISLANG, ARMANDO JR FERNANDEZ

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MO, SOPHIA CHUA

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MOPIA, EDEN CATHERINE BERNARTE

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MORADA, JULIENNE MARIE ALDABA

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MORALES, MONIQUE BARTOLO

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NILLAMA, MAE GRACE JUNE CASI

ÑO
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NUNEZ, SAMANTHA LOUISE JOSON

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OAMINAL, ALTHEA ISOBEL FUENTES

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OCAMPO, JOSEPHINE GABRIELLE MELISSA LIM

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ORBETA, JUVY ALDRICH BACHAO

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OYALES, MARK XAVIER DIAZ

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PABELLAN, BERNADINE ANN CATHERYN FORTICH

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PACER, JEREMIAH VENEZUELA

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PALILIO, CARLEEN MAE ONG

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PALOMAR, ANNABELLE THERESE GARCIA

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PALPAGAN, MARC IVAN DENGAL

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PANDAN, RAMON ANTONIO DY

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PANGAN, NIELSON GARCIA

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PANLILIO, VICTOR BACANI

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PAPELLERO, MA KAREN SOLIS

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PICO, NATHAN MICHAEL OCANA

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PIELAGO, JUAN CARLO ONG

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PILARES, MA KRISTINA ESCOBAR

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PINERA, RENE RAFFY TAN

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POMOY, RASHEL ANN CACAYAN

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PULIDO, PAULA EDITHA ISIDRO

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PULTA, MA VICTORIA BANTOTO

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PUNONGBAYAN, JAN CARLO BORRUEL

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PUYO, MICHELLE ANGHEELYN CHUA

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QUERIJERO, ELIZABETH ANNE MATANGUIHAN

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RAMOS, MARIE APRIL MARVILLA

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RANOLA, MARY ANN IBANEZ

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RAPOSA, BENJOSEF CARLOS DAPILOS

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RAYMUNDO, JOSHUA SALVADOR

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RECIO, GELINA ROSE ESCOBAR

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REDOBLE, ROGELIO BENJAMIN JULIANO

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REGALARIO, JAIME SANDINO

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REYES, JULIANNE FRANCESCA FLORES

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REYES, MA CHRISTINA SANTIAGO

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REYES, MARIA KLARIDELLE ANDAYA

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REYES, MARIE KRISTINE FAJATIN

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REYES, MARIE YSABELLE HOPE GATMAITAN

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REYES, MIGUEL PAOLO PALACIO

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REYES, RAFAELLA CARMELA PAPA

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RIMBAN, KRIS FRANCISCO DEL ROSARIO

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RODEROS, MARIA KRISTINA BONDOC

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ROJAS, RAISIA MAE DELA VEGA

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ROLDAN, CYRLE CARPIO

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ROLEDA, DIMITRI LUIS TILANDUCA

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ROMA, SHIREE AMOR PELAYO

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ROMATO, ROMMEL ARIMAN

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ROSALES, JOSE PATRICK SEPE

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ROSALES, MARY GRACE ANNE SANGIL

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ROXAS, ROXAN OBCIANA

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SACDALAN, STRELLA MARIE GUNGAB

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SALINDO, ELVIN SUMALPONG

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SAN PEDRO, DANIELLE FRANCESCA TAN CASIS

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SANGUIR, AILEEN MARCELO

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SANTIAGO, MARK ANDREW MACALINO

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SANTOS, JOSE JUSTIN TANUDTANUD

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SAYSON, CHRISTINA MA CECILIA MIRASOL

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SERRANO, JANZ HANNA RIA NARVAEZ

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SILVA, AIDA MAY PONFERRADA

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SIOSON, BERNADETTE SEBOLINO

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STO DOMINGO, CHARMAINE NOLASCO

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SUCGANG, JUSTIN DE JESUS

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SULTAN, VAL CHRISTIAN TUYOR

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SY, KRISELLE SAMANTHA DAGUIO

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TICZON, MARIA KRISTELLE AMBATA

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TIONGSON, FRANK LLOYD BALLESER

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TIRADOS, JOANATHAN FACTORAN

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TIRONA, JUAN MIGUEL MARTIN NG

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TIU, ELAINE BALICOCO

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TIU, MICHAEL JR TAN

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TODA, ANNALEE JOYCE CABAUATAN

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TONGCO, CANDICE CHRISTINE OH

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TONGOL, LEYANA CRISOSTOMO

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TORRES, KAREN ANDREA DIZON

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TRAJANO, VINCENT FITZGERALD ABIBUAG

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TRAZO, GRETA MONICA DAQUIOAG

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TUAN, RUBERT JIM AQUINO

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TUASON, JUAN MIGUEL DELA PAZ

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TY, CATHERINE ANNE TIENG

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UMALI, KRISTINE CAMILLE YAMBAO

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UNTALAN, MARIA LAURICE PEREZ

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UY, JENNIE ROSALIE TIU

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VALERIO, CARLO BELTRAN

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VELASCO, RAYMOND QUIJANO

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VELAZCO, JOSEPH DE ASIS

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VENERACION, CARMEN CECILIA TORT

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VERGARA, IVANN JAMES ZALAMEDA

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VILLAFANA, CHESTER BANARES

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VILLANUEVA, ANTONETTE UY

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VILLANUEVA, DIEGA DE GUZMAN

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VILLANUEVA, RALPH JULIUS GUINTO

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VILLANUEVA, VIVIENNE BECO

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VILLASANTA, ROSARIE RAYSALYN ZAMBRANO

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VILORIA, JESSIE VILLAMORE II JACINTO

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YANG, AVON MERICK JAVIER

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YANG, ROWENA BRIONES

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ZANTUA, ANGELO SANTOS

congrats to the 239 who passed the UP LAE.
(i didnt pass) :) at least I can now move on with my life. :)

Chapter III: Waiting is almost over

After a few months, a job, a thesis, a laptop, several parties, hundreds of juicy chismis, thousands of prayers and 10 pounds, the UP Law Aptitude Exam results are about to be released at the break of dawn. I can't explain this feeling inside, its even worst than waiting for my UPCAT and ACET results 4 years ago. This is something new.

From the very beggining, I already knew I was going to fail the exam, its already given since i'm from a state university considered by UP as some sort of a germ. (btw, for those who don't know, i'm from PUP) And I already accepted the fact that my 1,700 bucks would just serve as my reviewer to make sure I pass the PUP Law entrance exam. Nothing more.

So to all who prayed for me, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Please continue to pray for me and all of us who's waiting for the results.

note: once the results are out, i'll also post them here, together with thousands of bloggers who took the exam. and oh btw, thank you to www.attyatwork.com who keeps the applicants posted on all the updates. :)

Dizzy and my Xbox

I still don't know what I was thinking when I started working for the first time. It was also a bit weird since my sister's my boss too.

Fucking weird.

Working in a call-center is new to me, especially since it involves customer support (which I am not really fond of... spell: SUN CELL, PLDT), oh well, since I was already there, might as well make the most out of the experience right? well, i got more than what i asked for, not just the money, but also the friends. I don't know if its just me, but i really enjoy mingling with other people since i don't get to do it that often.

Anyways, here's Team Dizzy (pics belong to respective owners.)









till' next year team dizzy! :)

Chapter II: The LAE

1PM, I was running up the stairs of the college of education in UP-Diliman, as I was already a few minutes late(as usual). When I got to the room, it was more than half full, but thank god, the exam hasn't started yet. They were still waiting for several more examinees.

The exam wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. I'm not sure how to describe it. During the exam I felt as if I was doing the exam for my future. The essay part of the exam reflected just that, my desire to serve my nation by protecting, respecting and obeying the laws of the land, by being a lawyer. The essay was about my idea of law. My answer was a bit long, but basically my point there was, I personally believe that the law should be considered as one of the elements of the state together with people, territory, government, recognition, and sovereignty. I consider the law as the binding factor that unites all the other elements and ensures that they are kept and protected.

Anyways, I hope I get your prayers. I want to pass the exam badly. But if it's not for me, then maybe another school would be better.

Updates on my options: (i'm soliciting your suggestions for a law school that's good, but affordable) definitely San Beda, Ateneo, Arellano and others are out of my list.

UP
PUP
Baste
PLM
Adamson


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Chapter III to follow.

I. Journey to Malcolm Hall

It was 11pm, and I was as bored as ever, but then, I felt the urge to look up for law schools that I'm interested in. My initial choices (affordable schools) came in first, PUP, PLM, and Adamson, but I don't know what got into me, I looked for UP. I know their exam was almost coming, if not finished, so I was shocked to know that application was still open.

7am. My treo started to ring. "I need to get to school for my application for graduation".

Mom, as usual, was downstairs and as we greeted good morning, i told mom "ma, pwede pa pala mag apply sa UP, 1,700n ang bayad, should I try?". And after a lengthy conversation and a sermon about being "always the last-minute guy", she eventually gave me 2,000 bucks for the application.

"Oh Fuck. MANONG, ibalik mo naman sa bahay ko sandali", I told the tricycle driver as I realised what I forgot at home. My ID and Registration card.

11:18. I was at Malcolm Hall, trying to find someone to ask for directions to the office for the LAE application. I saw a nice lady walking towards me holding what seems to be xerox copies of SCRA's. "excuse me miss, do happen to know where is the office for the LAE application?" I said in the most courteous way i can. "Just go down the stairs and turn right" she said. "Thanks" I respectfully replied.

By 12:10, I was done with the application process.
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note: Damn. I'm not expecting to pass. But I hope I will. :) good luck!

Chapter II. -to follow.

ABSCBN to Baguio

Its been a while since i've ever been to my blog. seriously don't know why. i cant say i havent got time, coz i have it right at the palm of my hands. :) hehehe.

anyways, i was fortunate enough to be able to have the chance to appear on ANC's Squareoff Frankahan debates, which is the most media-ish debate ever. with the cameras and all. it was a bit terrifying. its definitely not as easy as it seems.

these are pics i got from monica and pj.. some are mine too. :)









oh, and i forgot to mention., we won. :) PJ was texter's choice and best speaker. :)

motion was THW advocate only natural birth control methods. (not sure about the exact wording tho. hehehehe) we were opp. :)

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and i'm now off to BAGUIO., see you. xoxo

Me on Probe

picture from Tigs of SSC (link)

The tourist guide in me

I knew it was in me somewhere.

Picture from Irene


While I was acting as a tour guide for some 20 or so foreigners (delegates of the IFLRY-EC)

ako at ang guardia civil (me and the freakin sekyu)

At Intramuros de Manila