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Association of Law Students of the Philippines FEU Law ALSP Department Development Report By: Giancarlo Capco- Vice President, ALSP.Inc ALSP Officers Oath Taking with Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno FEU Law Department Sphere headed the Asian Forum International by the Asian Law Students Association Philippines Chapter Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Board Officers From Far Eastern University Institute of Law Giancarlo Capco National Vice President Southern Luzon Director ALSP Online Website OIC- ALSP Bar Operations Project Coordinator- ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court Ryan Flores National Public Relations Office Aaron Anonuevo National- Executive Director Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Capital Region Charlote Silungan NCR Chairwoman Zilpah Sagaysay NCR Public Relations Officer Kathleen Aguda ALSP NCR-Executive Director Niel Duenas Event Coordinator Missy Monterubio Event coordinator Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc International Board Representative Ian Encarnacion International Board Representative Russ Parcia Academic Committee Member FEU LAW ALSP Department Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Niel Duenas and Gileen Canobas FEU Law Students made a Successful Leadership Campaign in the ALSP.Inc 20th Annual National Convention Law student leaders from various schools and universities assembled last May 29 – June 1, 2009 for the 20th Annual National Convention of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc., (ALSP). The venue this time is the city along Macajalar Bay in the Central Coast of Northern Mindanao – which is Cagayan de Oro City . The convention was hosted by Xavier University College of Law of Cagayan de Oro City. A four (4) days event convention sated with different discoursers from diverse organizations and groups, the event ended with an unforgettable and incomparable white water rafting experience for all the delegates. The delegates from Far Eastern University are some officers of the Institute of Law Student Council and law student leaders – Gileen Canobas, Judith Rowena Abundo, Marjorie Ann Malabanan, Aaron Anonuevo, Giancarlo Capco, Charlotte Silungan, and Ryan Flores. Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Board Election In the ALSP annual elections, Far Eastern University – Institute of Law aspire for positions such as Vice-President for Southern Luzon and Public Relations Officer and enjoyed an unopposed candidacy. Giancarlo Capco and Ryan Flores are now the new Vice-President for Southern Luzon and Public Relations Officer respectively of the Association. Another successful results was the approval of the ALSP.Inc Board of Directors appointing Aaron Anonuevo as the Executive Director of ALSP.Inc and Giancarlo Capco as the Director of ALSP Online Website , Officer In Charge in the ALSP Bar Operations and as the Project Coordinator for ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Board Officers from Far Eastern University Law School Manila Giancarlo Capco National Vice President Southern Luzon Director ALSP Online Website OIC- ALSP Bar Operations Project Coordinator- ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court Far Eastern University Ryan Flores National Public Relations Office Far Eastern University Aaron Anonuevo National- Executive Director Far Eastern University ALSP National Officers ALSP’s new President is Patrick Borbon of Medina College of Law, the Vice-President for Northern Luzon is Sherween Saquing of SMU, the Vice-President for Southern Luzon is Giancarlo Capco of FEU, Vice-President for NCR is Calai Alcala of San Beda, the Vice-President for Visayas is Manilyn Mier of USC, Vice-President for Mindanao is Ethelbert Deguit of XU. Ethel Aurelio is the new Secretary General from NDU, UST law student Sherwin Pulayan took the Treasurers’ position, Public Relations Officer is Ryan Flores of FEU, and PCU took the Auditors’ position in the person of Francis Blanca. (end) ALSP NCR Election of Officers Then on the ALSP National Capital Region elections, Far Eastern University – Institute of Law aspire for the following positions such as Charlotte Silungan for NCR Chairwoman and and Zilpha Sagaysay for NCR Public Relations Officer and both enjoyed an unopposed candidacy. Then with the support of all elected NCR officers Kathleen Aguda was appointed as the ALSP NCR Executive Director, Niel Duenas and Missy Monetrubio as NCR Event Coordinators, all of them are from Far Eastern University Institute of Law Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Capital Region Officers from Far Eastern University Law School Charlote Silungan NCR Chairwoman Far Eastern University Zilpah Sagaysay NCR Public Relations Officer Far Eastern University Kathleen Aguda ALSP NCR-Executive Director Far Eastern University ALSP NCR- Event Coordinators Niel Duenas Far Eastern University Missy Monterubio Far Eastern University 2009 Asian Forum International by the Asian Law Students Association and ALSP Philippines On the ALSP International Asian Forum the following Far Eastern University Institute of Law Students was formally appointed as the S.Y 2009-2010 International Representatives. Ian Encarnacion-International Board Representative and Russ Parcia Academic Committee Member Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc International Board Representatives from Far Eastern University Institute of Law Ian Encarnacion International Board Representative Far Eastern University Russ Parcia Academic Committee Member Far Eastern University On the course of this event, among the member schools the FEU LAW ALSP Department was the most active organizers which was headed by Giancarlo Capco the National Vice President for Southern Luzon and Charlote Silungan the NCR President of ALSP with the support of the FEU Law ALSP Department comprised of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Gileen Canobas, Missy Monterubio and Niel Duenas The Association of Law Students of the Philippines Official Website provided by FEU Law Student On the National Convention of ALSP.Inc last May 2009, Giancarlo Capco after being elected as the National Board Vice President for Southern Luzon, he launched his first project entitled as the ALSP.Inc Centralized Official Website. Through the support of his company Stagerfire Digital Studio Enterprise, he gave the ALSP. Inc a website worth Php 100,000 for free to help the said association to increase its online communication capabilities and in uniting all member law schools. The ALSP Official Website Project became one of the best development projects of the said association that helped other law schools from the Northern and Southern part of our country to promote their schools and it further assisted these law schools to share their activities and news through the use of the online features of the said website such as the Legal Executive Press, the online Forum and the inquiry box. The Establishment of the FEU LAW ALSP Department-Association of Law Students of the Philippines On June 2009 Giancarlo Capco the Vice President National Board of ALSP.Inc founded the FEU Law ALSP Department for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in dissemination of information to FEU Law Students on the projects of the National Law Students Community which is spearheaded by the ALSP.Inc. The FEU Law ALSP Department is comprised of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Gileen Canobas, Missy Monterubio and Niel Duenas FEU Law ALSP Department in the Asian Forum 2009 by Asian Law Students Association Giancarlo Capco, Vice President of ALSP. Inc and a student leader of FEU law with delegates of Asian Law Students Association Delegates of Asian Law Students Association ALSP. Inc and the FEU Law ALSP Department On July 2009, the FEU Law ALSP Department assumed positions and responsibilities in one of the biggest project of ALSP.inc the Asian Forum International 2009. This project is an annual convention of Asian Law Students Association attended by Asian law students from different Asian countries. ALSP.Inc , a member of Asian Law Students Association International, was granted the opportunity to be the host country for the Asian Forum International 2009, it organized a team which will head the said Asian Forum. In this event, among the member law schools, the FEU Law ALSP Department was one of the most active and most effective organizers in the said event. The team composed of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Chrstina Castillo, JC Assuncion, Russ Parcia and Gileen Canobas was commended by the delegates as the most accommodating and efficient organizers of the said event. This event includes the following programs: Welcome Party, Seminars and Table Discussions, Forum on Environment Protection and International Laws and Issues, Legal Tour in the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Historical Tours, Environmental Tours, Cultural Night and the Farewell Party. These programs were mostly participated by the FEU Law ALSP Department and Professor specifically Atty. Jumrani who gave a lecture about Racial Discrimination and related laws and Giancarlo Capco who demonstrated the Filipino Martial Arts in connection to the history of the Philippines in the Cultural Night Atty. Jumrani of FEU Law Faculty – Lecture on Racial Discrimination Giancarlo Capco with his Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration The 2009 Asian Forum International was one of the most breakthrough projects of the ALSP.Inc and it is an honor for the FEU Law Student Leaders who took part in making this project successful. ALSP Philippine Bar Operations 2009 Giancarlo Capco as the Officer In Charge for the ALSP 2009 Bar Operations spearheaded the activities for this event. ALSP 2009 Philippine Bar Operations tarpaulin design by Giancarlo Capco The ALSP Philippine Bar Operation 2009 which was held last September 2009 was successfully executed by the officers and volunteers of ALSP.Inc. Although the event was full of challenges from conflicting decisions of the Supreme Court Bar Confidant Office and the orders from the Manila City hall regarding on prohibition on Bar Sites and other related activities and unforeseen events such as the storm and the flooding of roads during the last week of the operation. This is also known as the first bar examination which was postponed due to the said unforeseen events. With these hindrances and challenges the ALSP Bar Operation Team through their united efforts and perseverance, they managed to make this a worth while project During the said bar operations, Giancarlo Capco of FEU law School was the National Officer In Charge and Aldrin Palacios of PUP Law School was the Bar Operation Chairman. Both of them together with volunteers from different law schools work hand and hand to bring quality services to the Bar Examinees from different parts of the Philippines. At the end of the operation, the Bar Examinees from different part of the Philippines who were benefited by the service of ALSP stated that the operation became very helpful to them. And with this helping hand of the ALSP Bar Operation Team the alumnus and the bar examinees promised an all out support to the association and to its up coming future projects. Association of Law Students of the Philippines Oath taking with Chief Justice Reynato Puno of the Supreme Court of the Philippines On September 28, 2009 the Oath taking Ceremony of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines was celebrated with Chief Justice Reynato Puno in the Supreme Court of the Philippines. After series of communications with the Supreme Court of the Philippine, they agree to accommodate in the oath taking ceremony all the officers of ALSP.Inc from National Officers, Regional Officers, Directors of the said association and the Student Councils of the member schools. The oath taking project was sphere headed by Giancarlo Capco, Vice President for Southern Luzon of ALSP.Inc, as the head coordinator of ALSP for the said oath taking. Then the Oath of Office recital was lead by Patrick Borbon, the President of ALSP.Inc. This event was attended by law student officers and student leaders from Northern Luzon, National Capital Region, Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Giancarlo Capco, Patrick Borbon, Ian Encarnacion, Chief Justice Reynato Puno, Sherween Saquing and Mark Leo Chang After the ceremony, Chief Justice Reynato Puno imparted important messages to the officers regarding the enhancement of legal profession together with the legal stakeholders ‘ renewal of their values and integrity. He further stated that at this point of time the practice of law is tainted by some corrupt practitioners and we need moral revolution to wipe out these evil forces. Giancarlo Capco Sharing his thoughts about renewal of integrity in legal profession with Chief Justice Reynato Puno Giancarlo Capco, Vice President for Southern Luzon of ALSP.Inc, also a known Student Leader of FEU Law brought up the idea that these goals of the Chief Justice can only be achieved if the law students and the youth will take part in the development of our legal system by practicing within their selves the principle of honor and integrity, he further stated that leaders must be powered by knowledge and driven by the right principles for them to be a good inspiration for better changes. Discussion by Patrick Borbon of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno In the course of the discussion Patrick Borbon, the President of ALSP.Inc stated that the ALSP.Inc is open to render its helping hands to the needs of the Supreme Court especially on manpower, volunteers and information dissemination. Discussion by Sherween Saquing and Mark Leo Chang of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno Sherween Saquing, Vice President for Northern Luzon of ALSP.Inc shared to the Chief Justice the development of Philippine Legal Education Board and he promised to contribute good changes in the development of our legal system. Mark Leo Chang, the immediate Past President of ALSP.Inc S.Y. 2008-2008 further stated that there are some ALSP projects that focused on information and awareness campaign regarding on the Supreme Court activities and he promised to communicate with law graduates and lawyers and ask for their support. Discussion by Ethel Aurelio of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno Discussion by Ian Encarnacion of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno Ethel Aurelio, the Secretary of ALSP.Inc briefly introduced to the Chief Justice the previous projects such as the 2009 National Convention, the Asian Forum and the Bar Operations and he also mentioned the Up Coming Projects of ALSP.Inc for the year 2009 and 2010 and finally Ian Encarnacion, the International Board Representative of ALSP.Inc, also a student of FEU Law, concisely shared to the Chief Justice and the group the development in the international law community specifically the project of the Asian Law Students Association for this coming year 2010. Chief Justice Reynato Puno final message and his high remarks to the ALSP.Inc officers After all the essential dialogues and conversations, Chief Justice Reynato Puno positively commented with high remarks the Officers of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP.Inc) for their being active and patriotic Filipino Law Students and for planning and executing good projects through enhancement of law student programs and activities for the betterment of the Philippine Legal System. FEU Law ALSP Department Proposed Projects November Right to Vote Conference December Environment Protection Campaign in partnership with Green Law and Youth for Peace Gawad Kalinga Project in partnership with FEU, FEU law United and FEU Law S.C. January , February to March Asian Conference 2010 Indonesia –January Presidential Forum for 2010 Election- January Conflicts of Law Sports Festival – January to March April 2010 Annual National Convention Manila

Association of Law Students of the Philippines
FEU Law ALSP Department Development Report
By: Giancarlo Capco- Vice President, ALSP.Inc

ALSP Officers Oath Taking with Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno

FEU Law Department Sphere headed the Asian Forum International by the Asian Law Students Association Philippines Chapter

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc
National Board Officers From Far Eastern University Institute of Law

Giancarlo Capco
National Vice President Southern Luzon
Director ALSP Online Website
OIC- ALSP Bar Operations
Project Coordinator- ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court

Ryan Flores
National Public Relations Office

Aaron Anonuevo
National- Executive Director

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Capital Region

Charlote Silungan
NCR Chairwoman

Zilpah Sagaysay
NCR Public Relations Officer

Kathleen Aguda
ALSP NCR-Executive Director

Niel Duenas
Event Coordinator

Missy Monterubio
Event coordinator

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc International Board Representative

Ian Encarnacion
International Board Representative

Russ Parcia
Academic Committee Member

FEU LAW ALSP Department

Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Niel Duenas and Gileen Canobas

FEU Law Students made a Successful Leadership Campaign
in the ALSP.Inc 20th Annual National Convention

Law student leaders from various schools and universities assembled last May 29 – June 1, 2009 for the 20th Annual National Convention of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc., (ALSP). The venue this time is the city along Macajalar Bay in the Central Coast of Northern Mindanao – which is Cagayan de Oro City

The convention was hosted by Xavier University College of Law of Cagayan de Oro City. A four (4) days event convention sated with different discoursers from diverse organizations and groups, the event ended with an unforgettable and incomparable white water rafting experience for all the delegates.

The delegates from Far Eastern University are some officers of the Institute of Law Student Council and law student leaders – Gileen Canobas, Judith Rowena Abundo, Marjorie Ann Malabanan, Aaron Anonuevo, Giancarlo Capco, Charlotte Silungan, and Ryan Flores.

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Board Election

In the ALSP annual elections, Far Eastern University – Institute of Law aspire for positions such as Vice-President for Southern Luzon and Public Relations Officer and enjoyed an unopposed candidacy. Giancarlo Capco and Ryan Flores are now the new Vice-President for Southern Luzon and Public Relations Officer respectively of the Association. Another successful results was the approval of the ALSP.Inc Board of Directors appointing Aaron Anonuevo as the Executive Director of ALSP.Inc and Giancarlo Capco as the Director of ALSP Online Website , Officer In Charge in the ALSP Bar Operations and as the Project Coordinator for ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Board Officers from Far Eastern University Law School Manila

Giancarlo Capco
National Vice President Southern Luzon
Director ALSP Online Website
OIC- ALSP Bar Operations
Project Coordinator- ALSP Oath Taking- Supreme Court
Far Eastern University

Ryan Flores
National Public Relations Office
Far Eastern University

Aaron Anonuevo
National- Executive Director
Far Eastern University

ALSP National Officers

ALSP’s new President is Patrick Borbon of Medina College of Law, the Vice-President for Northern Luzon is Sherween Saquing of SMU, the Vice-President for Southern Luzon is Giancarlo Capco of FEU, Vice-President for NCR is Calai Alcala of San Beda, the Vice-President for Visayas is Manilyn Mier of USC, Vice-President for Mindanao is Ethelbert Deguit of XU. Ethel Aurelio is the new Secretary General from NDU, UST law student Sherwin Pulayan took the Treasurers’ position, Public Relations Officer is Ryan Flores of FEU, and PCU took the Auditors’ position in the person of Francis Blanca. (end)

ALSP NCR Election of Officers

Then on the ALSP National Capital Region elections, Far Eastern University – Institute of Law aspire for the following positions such as Charlotte Silungan for NCR Chairwoman and and Zilpha Sagaysay for NCR Public Relations Officer and both enjoyed an unopposed candidacy. Then with the support of all elected NCR officers Kathleen Aguda was appointed as the ALSP NCR Executive Director, Niel Duenas and Missy Monetrubio as NCR Event Coordinators, all of them are from Far Eastern University Institute of Law

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc National Capital Region Officers from Far Eastern University Law School

Charlote Silungan
NCR Chairwoman
Far Eastern University

Zilpah Sagaysay
NCR Public Relations Officer
Far Eastern University

Kathleen Aguda
ALSP NCR-Executive Director
Far Eastern University

ALSP NCR- Event Coordinators
Niel Duenas
Far Eastern University

Missy Monterubio
Far Eastern University

2009 Asian Forum International
by the Asian Law Students Association and ALSP Philippines

On the ALSP International Asian Forum the following Far Eastern University Institute of Law Students was formally appointed as the S.Y 2009-2010 International Representatives. Ian Encarnacion-International Board Representative and Russ Parcia Academic Committee Member

Association of Law Students of the Philippines. Inc International Board Representatives from Far Eastern University Institute of Law

Ian Encarnacion
International Board Representative
Far Eastern University

Russ Parcia
Academic Committee Member
Far Eastern University

On the course of this event, among the member schools the FEU LAW ALSP Department was the most active organizers which was headed by Giancarlo Capco the National Vice President for Southern Luzon and Charlote Silungan the NCR President of ALSP with the support of the FEU Law ALSP Department comprised of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Gileen Canobas, Missy Monterubio and Niel Duenas

The Association of Law Students of the Philippines Official Website provided by FEU Law Student

On the National Convention of ALSP.Inc last May 2009, Giancarlo Capco after being elected as the National Board Vice President for Southern Luzon, he launched his first project entitled as the ALSP.Inc Centralized Official Website. Through the support of his company Stagerfire Digital Studio Enterprise, he gave the ALSP. Inc a website worth Php 100,000 for free to help the said association to increase its online communication capabilities and in uniting all member law schools.

The ALSP Official Website Project became one of the best development projects of the said association that helped other law schools from the Northern and Southern part of our country to promote their schools and it further assisted these law schools to share their activities and news through the use of the online features of the said website such as the Legal Executive Press, the online Forum and the inquiry box.

The Establishment of the FEU LAW ALSP Department-Association of Law Students of the Philippines

On June 2009 Giancarlo Capco the Vice President National Board of ALSP.Inc founded the FEU Law ALSP Department for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in dissemination of information to FEU Law Students on the projects of the National Law Students Community which is spearheaded by the ALSP.Inc.

The FEU Law ALSP Department is comprised of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Charlotte Silungan, Zilpha Sagaysay, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Christina Castillo, JC Asuncion, Russ Parcia, Gileen Canobas, Missy Monterubio and Niel Duenas
FEU Law ALSP Department in the Asian Forum 2009
by Asian Law Students Association

Giancarlo Capco, Vice President of ALSP. Inc and a student leader of FEU law with delegates of Asian Law Students Association

Delegates of Asian Law Students Association

ALSP. Inc and the FEU Law ALSP Department

On July 2009, the FEU Law ALSP Department assumed positions and responsibilities in one of the biggest project of ALSP.inc the Asian Forum International 2009. This project is an annual convention of Asian Law Students Association attended by Asian law students from different Asian countries.

ALSP.Inc , a member of Asian Law Students Association International, was granted the opportunity to be the host country for the Asian Forum International 2009, it organized a team which will head the said Asian Forum. In this event, among the member law schools, the FEU Law ALSP Department was one of the most active and most effective organizers in the said event. The team composed of the following students: Giancarlo Capco, Charlote Silungan, Ian Encarnacion, Aaron Anonuevo, Ryan Flores, Kat Aguda, Missy Monterubio, Abigail Jordan, Chrstina Castillo, JC Assuncion, Russ Parcia and Gileen Canobas was commended by the delegates as the most accommodating and efficient organizers of the said event.

This event includes the following programs: Welcome Party, Seminars and Table Discussions, Forum on Environment Protection and International Laws and Issues, Legal Tour in the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Historical Tours, Environmental Tours, Cultural Night and the Farewell Party. These programs were mostly participated by the FEU Law ALSP Department and Professor specifically Atty. Jumrani who gave a lecture about Racial Discrimination and related laws and Giancarlo Capco who demonstrated the Filipino Martial Arts in connection to the history of the Philippines in the Cultural Night

Atty. Jumrani of FEU Law Faculty – Lecture on Racial Discrimination Giancarlo Capco with his Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration

The 2009 Asian Forum International was one of the most breakthrough projects of the ALSP.Inc and it is an honor for the FEU Law Student Leaders who took part in making this project successful.
ALSP Philippine Bar Operations 2009
Giancarlo Capco as the Officer In Charge for the ALSP 2009 Bar Operations spearheaded the activities for this event.

ALSP 2009 Philippine Bar Operations tarpaulin design by Giancarlo Capco

The ALSP Philippine Bar Operation 2009 which was held last September 2009 was successfully executed by the officers and volunteers of ALSP.Inc. Although the event was full of challenges from conflicting decisions of the Supreme Court Bar Confidant Office and the orders from the Manila City hall regarding on prohibition on Bar Sites and other related activities and unforeseen events such as the storm and the flooding of roads during the last week of the operation. This is also known as the first bar examination which was postponed due to the said unforeseen events. With these hindrances and challenges the ALSP Bar Operation Team through their united efforts and perseverance, they managed to make this a worth while project

During the said bar operations, Giancarlo Capco of FEU law School was the National Officer In Charge and Aldrin Palacios of PUP Law School was the Bar Operation Chairman. Both of them together with volunteers from different law schools work hand and hand to bring quality services to the Bar Examinees from different parts of the Philippines. At the end of the operation, the Bar Examinees from different part of the Philippines who were benefited by the service of ALSP stated that the operation became very helpful to them. And with this helping hand of the ALSP Bar Operation Team the alumnus and the bar examinees promised an all out support to the association and to its up coming future projects.

Association of Law Students of the Philippines Oath taking with Chief Justice Reynato Puno of the Supreme Court of the Philippines

On September 28, 2009 the Oath taking Ceremony of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines was celebrated with Chief Justice Reynato Puno in the Supreme Court of the Philippines. After series of communications with the Supreme Court of the Philippine, they agree to accommodate in the oath taking ceremony all the officers of ALSP.Inc from National Officers, Regional Officers, Directors of the said association and the Student Councils of the member schools.

The oath taking project was sphere headed by Giancarlo Capco, Vice President for Southern Luzon of ALSP.Inc, as the head coordinator of ALSP for the said oath taking. Then the Oath of Office recital was lead by Patrick Borbon, the President of ALSP.Inc. This event was attended by law student officers and student leaders from Northern Luzon, National Capital Region, Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Giancarlo Capco, Patrick Borbon, Ian Encarnacion, Chief Justice Reynato Puno, Sherween Saquing and Mark Leo Chang

After the ceremony, Chief Justice Reynato Puno imparted important messages to the officers regarding the enhancement of legal profession together with the legal stakeholders ‘ renewal of their values and integrity. He further stated that at this point of time the practice of law is tainted by some corrupt practitioners and we need moral revolution to wipe out these evil forces.

Giancarlo Capco Sharing his thoughts about renewal of integrity in legal profession with Chief Justice Reynato Puno

Giancarlo Capco, Vice President for Southern Luzon of ALSP.Inc, also a known Student Leader of FEU Law brought up the idea that these goals of the Chief Justice can only be achieved if the law students and the youth will take part in the development of our legal system by practicing within their selves the principle of honor and integrity, he further stated that leaders must be powered by knowledge and driven by the right principles for them to be a good inspiration for better changes.

Discussion by Patrick Borbon of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno

In the course of the discussion Patrick Borbon, the President of ALSP.Inc stated that the ALSP.Inc is open to render its helping hands to the needs of the Supreme Court especially on manpower, volunteers and information dissemination.

Discussion by Sherween Saquing and Mark Leo Chang of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno

Sherween Saquing, Vice President for Northern Luzon of ALSP.Inc shared to the Chief Justice the development of Philippine Legal Education Board and he promised to contribute good changes in the development of our legal system. Mark Leo Chang, the immediate Past President of ALSP.Inc S.Y. 2008-2008 further stated that there are some ALSP projects that focused on information and awareness campaign regarding on the Supreme Court activities and he promised to communicate with law graduates and lawyers and ask for their support.

Discussion by Ethel Aurelio of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno Discussion by Ian Encarnacion of ALSP.Inc with Chief Justice Reynato Puno

Ethel Aurelio, the Secretary of ALSP.Inc briefly introduced to the Chief Justice the previous projects such as the 2009 National Convention, the Asian Forum and the Bar Operations and he also mentioned the Up Coming Projects of ALSP.Inc for the year 2009 and 2010 and finally Ian Encarnacion, the International Board Representative of ALSP.Inc, also a student of FEU Law, concisely shared to the Chief Justice and the group the development in the international law community specifically the project of the Asian Law Students Association for this coming year 2010.

Chief Justice Reynato Puno final message and his high remarks to the ALSP.Inc officers

After all the essential dialogues and conversations, Chief Justice Reynato Puno positively commented with high remarks the Officers of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP.Inc) for their being active and patriotic Filipino Law Students and for planning and executing good projects through enhancement of law student programs and activities for the betterment of the Philippine Legal System.