Sixteen years on, and the Philippines is not only remembering Maguindanao. It is imagining what must come after.

Because when a figure so deeply woven into the fabric of national history dies, the public is not merely reacting to a personal loss; it is negotiating the meaning of its own past.

We say the games are open to all. But access isn’t just about entry; it’s about infrastructure. It’s about who gets to train without interruption, who has the right shoes, or who has to skip practice to fetch water or sell fish.

In a democracy, the rule of law is not merely a legal doctrine—it is a moral compass, a civic covenant, and a bulwark against tyranny. It is the promise that power must answer to principle, and that justice must not be swayed by rank, wealth, or influence. In our jurisdiction, the principle that “no one is above the law” is both a constitutional promise and a historical reckoning. It demands that power be accountable, that justice be impartial, and that every citizen, whether peasant or presiden

Atty. Mary Chris Gulle, CPA, Valedictorian of Batch Ad Meliora, describes her journey towards becoming a lawyer.

Hello 👋 We welcome a new school year and all the less welcome – but necessary – digests, readings, recitations, and stress – that comes with it. This hopeful beginning is celebrated every year with the acquaintance party, where old faces are made fresh, and new faces are shown off before they shortly carry with them the look of a law student who has endured the study of law. A Calling for the Thinkers In the Black and White Gala, this year's acquaintance party, students were reminded by Att