Association of Law Students - ALAS - UEP College of Law

04/10/2026

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

To improve and ensure streamlined operations, the ALAS is in need of currently enrolled JD students who are willing to lend their expertise, contribute ideas, commit their time, and actively engage in the ex*****on of the demands, in relation to tasks designated to each committee.

To those who are interested, you may apply and sign up through google form by clicking the link pasted below or by scanning the QR Code in the photo. Application period is only until Friday, October 9, 2026.

Note that during and after the application period, you may be requested to personally appear before the Committee Head and the ALAS President for a brief interview.

For guidance and better understanding, here is the list of the committees and their respective tasks:

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - designated as the primary fundraising and business development arm of ALAS. Tasked with conceiving, organizing, and managing income-generating projects, official merchandise production, and sustainable revenue initiatives.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - tasked with maintaining the visual identity and brand of ALAS. Responsible for graphic design, video production, public relations campaigns, social media management, and student engagement strategies.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - tasked with the conceptualization, logistics, academic support, accommodation, food distribution, and overall welfare deployment for candidate-barristers in the Bar Examinations.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - tasked with assisting the ALAS Treasurer and Auditor in managing budget allocations, maintaining financial records, executing collection drives, auditing expenditures, and preparing financial reports.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 - tasked with assisting the ALAS Secretary in documenting proceedings, maintaining official archives, managing resolution indexes, issuing notices, and organizing student information databases.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - tasked with managing event logistics, venue coordination, physical and technical infrastructure setup, inventory control, and on-the-ground operational ex*****on for all ALAS events.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - tasked with serving as a bridge between class beadles, faculty, and the student council; and with assisting in academic material sharing, lecture coordination, and addressing academic student concerns.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 - tasked with building and maintaining relationships with alumni, legal associations, institutional sponsors, non-governmental organizations, and external law student networks.

⦁ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - designated as the primary legislative and charter review body of ALAS; tasked with conducting a comprehensive review, drafting necessary amendments, and proposing revisions to the ALAS Constitution and By-Laws to ensure operational clarity, good governance, and alignment with student needs.

Link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/8G82vbHdsZtUgqKJ8

You may start signing up now.

28/09/2026

𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦, 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗖𝗟!

The lights are down and the festivities are over. As we return to our usual routines, our hearts are full and our spirits renewed.

The 34th Founding Anniversary of the UEP College of Law would not have been possible without the people who gave their time, effort, and heart to make every event a success.

To our 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, thank you for filling every stage, court, and ground with your talent, spirit, and pride. You are the heart of this celebration, and we are nothing without you.

To our 𝐂𝐋 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, thank you for your unwavering guidance, support, and belief in ALAS and in this celebration.

To our 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 , thank you for keeping us fed and energized throughout the long days and late nights.

To our 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, and presence with us. Your generosity in giving back to the community is always appreciated.

To our 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, thank you for the planning, coordination, and countless behind-the-scenes hours that turned this vision into reality.

And to everyone who cheered, participated, and showed up every single day, thank you. You made this year's celebration truly memorable.

Words by Greg Poldo
Layout by Via Biaco

28/09/2026

𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗘𝗣'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

Forged by grit. Guided by grace. Called to glory. The 34th Founding Anniversary of the UEP College of Law came to a fitting conclusion with the Testimonial Dinner, held yesterday, September 26, 2026, at the UEP Gymnatorium.

It was an evening dedicated to honoring the newly sworn Attorneys of the college, who bravely shared their testimonies of struggle, perseverance, and triumph on the road to the Bar.

The evening was graced by the guest speaker, Hon. Judge Gorgonia F. Pineda-Encina, whose words of wisdom inspired all in attendance.

We were also honored by the presence of the CL Faculty and Staff, Dean of the College of Law Atty. Daryl V. Navaroza-Basiloy, University President Dr. Cherry I. Ultra, and the Provincial Governor Hon. Harris Christopher M. Ongchuan, represented by Hon. Atty. Clarence E. Dato.

To the newest members of the Bar from our university—congratulations! Your journey inspires the batches that follow, and CL couldn't be prouder.

Words and Photos by Greg Poldo

28/09/2026

𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗙. 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮 📃

At the Testimonial Dinner held last September 26, 2026, at the UEP Gymnatorium, our newly minted Attorneys were sent off not just with salutations and congratulations, but with words that carried weight into the world of legal practice.

Guest Speaker Hon. Judge Gorgonia F. Pineda-Encina reminded our new lawyers that their journey does not end with the Bar — it simply takes another path, one guided by grit, grace, and the pursuit of something greater than themselves.

Her message was clear: genuine success in this profession is not measured by titles, cases won, or wealth earned, but by the trust one earns, the integrity one protects, and the humanity one keeps and never loses along the way.

To our newly sworn members of the Bar, may the words of Hon. Judge Pineda-Encina guide you as you go forth into the profession you once dreamed of. ⚖️✨

Words by Greg Poldo
Layout by Via Biaco

27/09/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘 & 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗨𝗡

From the halls of the college to the streets of Catarman, with a bold statement of freedom!

In case you missed it, Day 2 of the 34th Founding Anniversary of the UEP College of Law came alive with a Motorcade, winding from the CL grounds to Catarman Proper and back, carrying the college's pride into the community.

The evening carried into the Freedom Run, where volunteer students marched bare, carrying placards that spoke out on pressing sociopolitical issues and concerns — a fearless expression of freedom and speaking truth to power.

Words by Greg Poldo
Photos by Via Portes and Greg Poldo

27/09/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 𝗕𝗘𝗘

Sharper minds. Sharper arguments. And even sharper recall!

Relive the highlights from the Motion to Speak Debate Competition and the Quiz Bee, two of the many exciting events lined up for the 34th Founding Anniversary of the UEP College of Law.

From compelling rebuttals to lightning-fast responses, future lawyers proved that eloquence and mastery of the law are both a living culture within the halls of CL.

Words and Photos by Greg Poldo

26/09/2026

𝗖𝗟 𝟯𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 ⚖️ 🎉

The stages are now quiet, the bell have rung their last, and the court has been cleared, but the spirit of this year's celebration lives on!

As we cap off the 34th Founding Anniversary of the UEP College of Law, we proudly recognize the talents, minds, and teams who shone brightest across the days of unforgettable festivities: CL Got Talent, Quiz Bee, and Motion to Speak Debate Competition.

To every participant who gave their best, and to our top placers and winning team in each event, contratulations! Special awards were also given to individuals who stood out along the way. Your talent, discipline, and heart made this celebration truly unforgettable.

Here's to another year of excellence, grit, and pride, mabuhay ang College of Law! ✨

Words by Greg Poldo
Layout by Via Biaco

26/09/2026

𝑨 𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑲 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 | 𝟑𝟒 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐎 ⚖️

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧.

Thirty-four years ago, the UEP College of Law was launched at the UEP Kapihan, marking the start of what would become a lasting part of the University’s history.

In this photograph is the pioneer law class, together with UEP officials and distinguished public servants who witnessed this important milestone, including Congressman Raul Daza and Governor Harlin Abayon.

On the table: FLAG lawyer Atty. Pepito Rivas, UEP President Pedro Destura, Cong. Raul Daza, Gov. Harlin Abayon, Dean Mar de Asis, Judge Delsanto Resuello, Vice President Pedro Basiloy, Vice President Nilo Colinares, and Dean Nestor Rubenecia of College of Arts and Sciences (now College of Arts and Communications), who served as OIC of the Law Program while it was under the said college.

Thirty-four years later, generations of UEP law students have walked the same path—studying the law, surviving the recitations, learning from every case, and eventually finding their own place in the profession and in public service.

From the pioneers who started it all to the law students carrying the torch today, the story continues.

Image Courtesy of Atty. Mar De Asis
Words by AJ Valladores
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26/09/2026

𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨!

The Association of Law Students (ALAS) of the UEP College of Law extends its sincere gratitude to the individuals, organizations, and institutions whose support made our 34th Founding Anniversary celebration possible.

To the Provincial Police Office and the Catarman Municipal Police Station, thank you for ensuring the safety and security of our events.

To the Bureau of Fire Protection, thank you for standing ready to respond in case of emergencies.

To the Catarman Local Government Unit and the Provincial Government of Northern Samar, thank you for your unwavering institutional support for our college and students.

To Areglaw, thank you for partnering with us, and for believing in what we do and what we will continue to do for the students.

Lastly, to Madam Bibi Lechon, thank you for your generous sponsorship in support of our 34th Founding Anniversary celebration.

Your generosity and trust mean the world to us. Maraming salamat!

Words by Greg Poldo
Layout by Via Biaco

25/09/2026