Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Faculty

Deans

Gemy Lito L. Festin, LL.M.
Dean, College of Law, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Lecturer, Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines Manila I Chapter
Senior Partner, Padilla Villanueva Viernes Festin and Garcia Law Offices; and Fojas Salinas Tan and Festin Law Offices
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian-Recoletos (bene meritus)
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Ferdinand A. Tan, LL.B., LL.M.
Dean, College of Law, San Sebastian College - Recoletos
Bar Reviewer
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Justices

Efren Dela Cruz, LL.B., LLM.
Justice, Sandiganbayan 
Chairperson, First Division, Sandiganbayan
Master of Laws, University of Santo Tomas 
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East

Cyril Ramos, LL.B., MBA
Deputy Ombudsman for the Military and other Law Enforcement Offices
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University
Master in Business Administration, University of the Philippines
Outstanding Alumnus for Government Service, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bar Examination Placers

Judy Lardizabal, LL.B.
Attorney IV, Government Service Insurance System
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (units earned)
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (Class Valedictorian)
First Placer, 2008 Bar Examinations

Rhett Emmanuel C. Serfino, LL.B.
Bar Reviewer
Practicing lawyer, Serfino Law Office
Bachelor of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University
3rd Placer, 1997 Bar Examinations

Judges

Joselito Villarosa, LL.B., LLM., MBA, Ph.D
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Makati, Branch 66
Master of Laws, University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Laws, Araullo University
Doctor in Educational Management and Business Management, College of Immaculate Conception/PHHC
Master in Business Administration, Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila
Outstanding Alumnus in Government Service, University of the East

Silvino Pampilo, LL.B., MPA
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Manila
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East
Master in Public Administration, National College of Business and Arts

Silverio Castillo, LL.B.
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 48

Gener Gito, LL.B., LL.M., DCL.
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Bataan
Doctor of Laws, University of Santo Tomas 
Master of Laws, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Partner, GMG Law Firm
Former Head of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Service of the Philippine Senate 
Former Executive Assistant V, Court of Appeals

Alfredo Ampuan, LL.B, LLM.
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 40
Master of Laws, University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Laws, University of Nueva Caceres

Joselito Vibandor, LL.B.
Judge, Regional Trial Court of Las Piñas, Branch 199
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College 
President, Las Piñas Judges Association

Augusto L. Villanueva, LL.B.
Labor Arbiter, National Labor Relations Commission
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Senior Legal Counsel, Seno Mendoza & Associates Law Offices

Prosecutors

Meynardo Bautista, LL.B.
First Assistant City Prosecutor, Quezon City
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University
Most Outstanding Prosecutor 1997
Supreme Court, Judicial Excellence Awardee

Mario Luna, LL.B.
Deputy City Prosecutor / Officer-in-Charge, Office of the City Prosecutor, Department of Justice, Antipolo City
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University

Maria Roma Flor A. Ortiz, LL.B., LL.M., DPA
Assistant City Prosecutor, Manila
Master of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East
Doctor of Public Administration, Manuel L. Quezon University

Rocille Tambasacan, LL.B.
Assistant City Prosecutor, Manila
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Faculty Member, San Sebastian College- Recoletos

Maria Gene Sarmiento, LL.B.
Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, Office of the City Prosecutor of Manila
Master of Laws (earned units), University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College
Master in Public Administration (earned units), University of Santo Tomas

Arturo R. Roxas, LL.B.
State Counsel, Legal Division, Department of Justice
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East

Anne Geraldine Agar, LL.B.
Assistant City Prosecutor, Manila
Bachelor of Laws, 
Master in Public Administration

Enrico Voltaire G. Almeda, LL.B.
Assistant City Prosecutor, Cavite City
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College of Law

Queruben Garcia, LL.B.
Assistant City Prosecutor, Mandaluyong City
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East

Gerardo A. Sadsad, LL.B.
Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Manila
Bachelor of Laws, Lyceum of the Philippines

Benjamin Samson, J.D., MBA
Associate Prosecution Attorney II, Department of Justice
Juris Doctor, Far Eastern University-Institute of Law
Master in Business Administration, De La Salle University

Government Service

Eileen C. Paloma, LL.B., M.A.
Associate Solicitor I, Office of the Solicitor General 
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Master in Government Management, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Earl Warren Castillo, LL.B.
State Solicitor I, Office of the Solicitor General
Bachelor of Laws, University of Santo Tomas

Marlon Buan, LL.B.
District Public Attorney, Manila District Office
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East
Officer-In-Charge, NCR Public Attorney’s Office

Hilarion Buban, LL.B.
Attorney V, Government Service Insurance System 
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (units earned)
Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines

Johnny Caguiat, LL.B.
Executive Officer, Comptroller Service, National Bureau of Investigation
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Master in Business Administration – Top Executive Program (MBA-TEP), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Licensed Civil Engineer

Alvin Claridades, LL.B.
Housing and Urban Development Council
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 
Licensed Engineer

Clemente M. Clemente, LL.B.
Assistant Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court of Manila
Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University

Ruel Espaldon, LL.B.
Clerk of Court V, Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 30
Master of Laws, San Beda College (studying)
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University
Special Lecturer, Department of Law, PUP-College of Accountancy and Finance

Merito Lovensky Fernandez, LL.B., LL.M.
University Board Secretary, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University

Vic Byron Fernandez, LL.B.
Attorney III, Social Security System
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos (Class Valedictorian)

Reynaldo Flores, LL.B.
Director III , Office of the Political Adviser, Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 
Political and Policy Advisors’ Course, The University of Sydney – Australia
Licensed Teacher

Ma. Cristina Gimenez, LL.B. 
Chief, Office of the Legal Aid, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-College of Law
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (units earned)
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 
Managing Partner, Mateo and Gimenez Law Office

Danilo G. Ballena, Jr., CPA LL.B.
Chief, Accounting Unit, Bureau of Customs
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Certified Public Accountant

Linda Manelab-Hornilla, LL.B.
Commissioner , Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines
Master of Arts in Guidance Counseling, Manuel L. Quezon University

Amado F. Maralit, D.C.L., LL.M., M.P.A., LL.B., B.Sc., C.E.O. VI
Director, Chief Parliamentarian of the Philippine Senate
Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) University of Santo Tomas (U.S.T.) España
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) University of the Philippines (U.P.) Diliman
Master of Laws (LL.M.) University of the City of Manila (P.L.M.) Intramuros
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Philippine Law School (P.L.S.)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Philippine School of Business Administration (P.S.B.A.) QC
Career Executive Officer Rank VI (C.E.O. VI), Philippine Civil Service Commission (C.S.C.)

Nilo V. Margate, LL.B.
Chief Counsel, Enforcement and Prosecution Department, Securities and Exchange Commission
Bachelor of Laws, Lyceum of the Philippines

Alexis F. Medina, LL.B., MBA
Director, Legal Services, Bureau of Customs
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos (Class Valedictorian)
Master in Business Administration, Ateneo Graduate School of Business (Dean’s List)
Legal Counsel, Banker Realty Corp.
Order of the Purple Feather, UP College of Law

Ryan Medrano, LL.B., M.A.
Graft Investigation and Prosecutor Officer 1, Office of the Ombudsman
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Master in Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines

Ronald Crisanto P. Mercado, LL.B.
Public Attorney II, Public Attorney’s Office,  Morong, Rizal
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies San Sebastian College-Recoletos (units earned)
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Charisma I. Nolasco, LL.B.
Court Attorney, Office of Associate Justice Lucas P. Bersamin, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos

Noel M. Ortega, LL.B.
Court Attorney V, Office of Justice Samuel T. Martires, Sandiganbayan
Bar Reviewer
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College Recoletos (Class Valedictorian)

Dennis E. Pulma, LL.B.
Executive Clerk of Court III, Third Division, Sandiganbayan
Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University Foundation
Licensed Real Estate Broker

Wilfredo Reyes, Jr., LL.B.
Commissioner, Commission on Bar Discipline, Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines

Doris Gamboa-Sacdalan, LL.B.
Government Corporate Attorney II, Office of the Government Corporate Counsel
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University

Dahlia Salamat, J.D.
Board Secretary, National Organic Agriculture Board
Associate Lawyer, Belmonte, Sison, Sawali and Associates, Counsels and Consultants
Juris Doctor, University of the Philippines

Marie Grace A. Santos, J.D.
Department Head, Prosecution and Enforcement Department, Market Regulation Division, Philippine Stock Exchange
Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University

Jose C. Montemayor JR., M.D., LL.B, MBA, DPA, LL.M.
Physician/ Consultant, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney & Transplant Institute
International Master of Laws, Ateneo de Manila University
Bachelor of Laws
Doctor of Medicine, Far Eastern University (Board Topnotcher)
Doctor of Public Administration, University of the Philippines
Master in Business Administration, University of the Philippines

Pericleo L. Solis JR., LL.B.
Professor, College of Accountancy and Finance, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Senior Associate, Jimenez Gonzales Law Firm
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College

Paul Braga, LL.B.
Professor, College of Accountancy and Finance, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Laws 
Private General Practice of Law

Ramses Samson, LL.B., MBA
Office of the City Attorney, Quezon City
Bachelor of Laws, Adamson University
Master in Business Administration, Adamson University

Private Practitioners

Renato Callanta, Jr., LL.B.
Partner, Callanta & Partners Law Firm
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East
Consultant, BIR R.A.T.E. Program

Geneses R. Abot, LL.B.
Corporate Counsel, HSY Marketing Ltd., Co.
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Benedicto Acosta JR., LL.B
Private Practitioner
Bachelor of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University

Ruth Balita, LL.B.
Assistant Directress for Academic and External Matters, Recoletos Law Center
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (units earned)
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Executive Legal Analyst (Concurrent), Office of Legal Aid, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Arnold C. Bayobay, LL.B.
Partner, Alcid Favila Bayobay Law Offices
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University

Lester Bernardo Jr., LL.B.
Litigation and Corporate Lawyer, Manila Electric Company
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos (Class Salutatorian)

Edgar P. Borje, LL.B.
Partner, Borje Atienza & Partners Law Offices
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East

Manuel Roldan Bustamante, LL.B.
Practitioner/ Trial Lawyer
Bachelor of Laws, Arellano Law Foundation

Carlos S. Cao Jr., LL.B.
Co-Managing Partner, El Elyon & Cao Law Center for Justice
Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines 
President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Golden Faith Academy
Former Philippine Overseas Employment Agency Administrator

Benzon Judd C. Cong, J.D.
Director/Legal Counsel, New Manila Rolling Hills Subdivision
Master of Laws- International Business Law, National University of Singapore
Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University

Carmencita Dabu, LL.B.
Bar Reviewer
Managing Partner, Dabu and Associates
Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary, First Sarmiento Prop. Holdings, Inc.
Bachelor of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University

Mae S. Divinagracia, J.D.
Partner, Aguila Rances and Divinagracia Law Offices
Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University

Voltaire Duano, LL.B, LL.M.
Senior Partner, Deborja Lamorena & Duano Law Offices
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College- Recoletos (Class Valedictorian)

Nesauro H. Firme, LL.B.
Senior Partner, Oliva Firme & Associates Law Firm
Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Civil Law, University of Santo Tomas

Maria Lourdes P. Garcia, LL.B.
Senior Partner, Padilla Villanueva Viernes Abundo Garcia Festin and Associate
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College 
Former City Prosecutor, Makati City

Hercules P. Guzman, LL.B., LL.M.
Guzman Coronacion Law Firm and Accountancy
Master of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University
Bachelor of Laws, University of the East
Certified Public Accountant
Chemical Engineer

Jay Joseph Jamandre, LL.B.
AVP-HR and Legal Head, STI Education Services Group Inc.
Bachelor of Laws

Ma. Paz Llasos-Ortega, LL.B.
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Bernardo Luceres, LL.B., MPS
Trial Lawyer,  Atty. Luceres Law Office
Bachelor of Laws, Manuel L. Quezon University
Master in Political Science, Dela Salle University

Fred C. Luzung, LL.B.
Legal Counsel, Legal and Corporate Services, Global Estate Resorts, Inc.
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Gefer R. Mancol, LL.B.
Managing Partner, Buenaflor & Mancol Law Offices
Bachelor of Laws, Arellano University Foundation

Arnel D. Mateo, LL.B.
Senior Partner, Mateo and Gimenez Law Office
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies, San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 

Eric C. Opriasa, LL.B.
Tumangan Payumo Law Offices
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 
Part-time lecturer, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
George Ramil Ramos, J.D. 
Legal Officer, Nickel Asia Corporation
Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University
Ernesto C. Salao, LL.B., LL.M.
Director, Student’s Affairs Office – San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Master of Laws, Institute of Graduate Studies San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Romeo S. Salinas, LL.B.
Senior Partner, The Salinas Law Firm R.P.S
Bachelor of Laws, Far Eastern University

Geneflor L. Santiago, J.D.
Junior Associate, Martinez Vergara Gonzalez and Serrano Law Offices
Juris Doctor, University of the Philippines
Jam Tristan L. Sulit, LL.B.
Partner, Bragado Atienza and Sulit Law Offices 
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 

Mhedora B. Tan-Sulit, LL.B.
2GO Group, Inc. 
Bachelor of Laws, Polytechnic University of the Philippines 

Roderick Vera, J.D., LL.M.
Practicing lawyer, Vera & Associates
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila School of Law

Jude Francis Zambrano, LL.B.
Associate Lawyer, Padilla Villanueva Viernes Abundo Garcia Festin and Associate
Bachelor of Laws

Requirements For Enrollment

Upon admission to the college of law, the following requirements must be submitted:

1.) Transcript of Records (with notation “copy for PUP College of Law only”);
2.) Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Honorable Dismissal from the school last attended;
3.) Original Copy of Birth Certificate from NSO;
4.) Two (2) pieces 2x2" Picture with white background;
5.) Latest chest X-Ray;
6.) OK for Enrollment Slip from University Medical Clinic;
7.) Original Copy of Marriage Contract (for married women); and
8.) One (1) long brown envelope.

Admission Requirements

1.) Graduate of any bachelor’s degree;

(Ideally, the applicant must have also earned at least eighteen (18) units in English, six (6) units in Mathematics, and eighteen (18) units of social science subjects; but if not, these units may be completed anytime after enrolment or prior to graduation from the college of law)

2.) Passed the PUP College of Law Entrance Examination (PUPCLEE).

History of The PUP College of Law

Consistent with the desire of the Chairman of the PUP Board of Regents to open the College of Law in the first semester of school year 2001-2002, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the College of Accountancy and Law and the Chairperson of the Department of Law met in the early part of May 2001 to finalize the proposal to approve the establishment of the PUP College of Law.

In January 2001, the University President instructed the Dean of the College of Accountancy and Law to conduct a study and prepare the proposal for the establishment of the College of Law in line with the pertinent provisions of DECS Order No. 27, otherwise known as the “Policies and Standards for Legal Education” and CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 46, s. 1996 (the Policy and Program Deregulations vis-a-vis Higher Education Institutions).

Immediately thereafter, the desired proposal was submitted to the University Academic Council, which in turn endorsed the establishment of the College of Law to the PUP Board of Regents in its letter dated May 25, 2001.

On the same date, the PUP Board of Regents approved Resolution No. 115, Series of 2001, entitled: “RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COLEGE OF LAW.”

Source: www.pup.edu.ph

Deans of the PUP College of Law

1.) Justice Dante O. Tinga - First dean
2.) Atty. Antonio R. Tupaz
3.) Atty. Roseller Dela Pena
4.) Atty. Felipe R. Cahayon
5.) Atty. Gemy Lito L. Festin (Current)

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

List of PUP College of Law Bar Passers (2015 Bar Exam)

PUP Overall passing rate - 39.53%
National passing rate - 26.21%
  1. ABIAD, SHIRLEY ANN NAGAÑO
  2. ALCANTARA, RAYMOND PASCUAL
  3. ALCARAZ-FRANCISCO, ROMIE ROSE TEJADA
  4. ARELLANO, RAYSUN ROLLON
  5. AYAP, MANUEL CUETO
  6. BALADBAD, MAYER BANGSAIL
  7. BEBLANIAS-PILI, RETCHIE BELISARIO
  8. DEL ROSARIO, RODOLFO JR. BALDEVIA
  9. DIAZ, VERONICA BOLAGOT
  10. FAJARDO, RENEE MARCK QUIMO
  11. GUARINO, MICHELL BAYLOMO
  12. MORENO, ERICSON RIVERA
  13. OLA, JILLE AUDREY FABUNAN
  14. PALACIO, ALDRIN SANTILLAN
  15. SORIANO, CASSIOPPEA JEROSE VELARDE
  16. SUPNET, WINLY JOY LUGO
  17. UGSAD, FRANCIS BON C.
  18. ZARAGOZA, ISRAEL JACOB RASTRULLO


List of PUP College of Law Bar Passers (2016 Bar Exam)

PUP Passing Rate - 83.33%
National Passing Rate - 59.06%
  1. Arceo, Adoracion A.
  2. Asas, Christian V.
  3. Blanco, Reymond C.
  4. Casaña, Shiendy Loufer D.
  5. De Gala, Maria Connie R.
  6. Dillena, Ma. Marinela V.
  7. Dimapilis, Glaiza T.
  8. Doblada, Glizelle C.
  9. Episcope, Khristian Jeff C.
  10. Fabregas, Jimmyline S.
  11. Fernandez, Sheila B.
  12. Gines, Jr. Carmelo D.
  13. Guzman, Charalej B.
  14. Hizon, John Restie T.
  15. Merza, Katherine Rose T.
  16. Perez, Katerina Bianca C.
  17. Precia, Joselene Joyce H.
  18. Prieto, Maricar DG.
  19. Rodriguez, Flevie Joie S.
  20. Rodriguez, Janine C.
  21. Sabas, Mary Raquel Bernadine D.
  22. Sarmieto, Sylvia Patricia DC.
  23. Servino, Brigette N.
  24. Ting, Erich Josef M.
  25. Umipig, Paulyn Ann A.