Bicol College School of Law

27/11/2024

May the odds be ever in your favor, 2024 Bicol College Bar takers!

The Office of the Chairperson has issued a Notice announcing that the results of the 2024 Bar Examinations will be released on December 13, 2024 at the courtyard of the Supreme Court (SC) Main Building.

The results will be displayed on LED walls inside the SC courtyard and uploaded to the SC website and official social media pages (X/Twitter, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram). The YouTube and Facebook livestream links and QR codes of the results will also be shared through the SC's official communication channels.

READ the Notice in full at: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/2024-bar-examinations-result/

21/07/2024

Relevant provisions of the 2000 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure have been deemed repealed on July 16 upon the promulgation of the 2024 Department of Justice – National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) Rules on Criminal Investigation and Inquest Proceedings, embodied in DOJ Department Circular No. 015, s. 2024.

Under the new rules, all prosecutors are now empowered to lead criminal investigations and ensure sufficient case build-up before filing in court. The required quantum of evidence has also been elevated from probable cause to prima facie evidence with a reasonable certainty of conviction, thereby declogging court dockets and jails.

In its En Banc Resolution dated 30 May 2024, the Supreme Court, recognizing the authority of the DOJ to promulgate its own rules on preliminary investigation, ruled that a repeal of affected provisions in Rule 112 is warranted. This is without prejudice to the Court’s promulgation of such rules as needed and consistent with the 2024 DOJ-NPS Rules.

“The 2024 DOJ-NPS Rules are transformative as they institutionalize the executive and inquisitorial nature of preliminary investigations,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on July 10 during the signing of the rules in Malacañang.

The 2024 DOJ-NPS Rules shall take effect on August 1, 2024, after 15 days following the completion of its publication in two newspapers of general circulation pursuant to Article 2 of the Civil Code.

Words by: Carlo Sales and Georgina Silva |thebarrister

11/12/2023

📣 2024 Bar Examinations Announcement 📣

05/12/2023

Our warmest congratulations to the 15 BCeans 2023 BAR Exams passers, Your BC Law family is so proud of you!

05/12/2023

📢 Notice Re: Release of Results; Oath Taking and Roll Signing Ceremonies for the 2023 Bar Examinations

In anticipation of the release of the Results and the List of Successful Examinees for the 2023 Bar Examinations, please scan the following QR Codes for the livestream links, for simultaneous access by the public.

Guidelines for the Oath Taking and Roll Signing Ceremonies are also issued in the Notice.

READ the Notice in full at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dec4-Notice-Re-Results-Oath.pdf.

08/11/2023

Best of luck BC Barristers!

📢 The Office of the 2023 Bar Chair has announced that the Oath Taking & Roll Signing Ceremonies shall be held on December 22, 2023 (Friday) at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Stay tuned for further announcements, and make the necessary logistical preparations ahead.

10/10/2023

🛎️ Tune in later today at 2 PM to the oral arguments on G.R. No. 256282 (Republic of the Philippines, Represented by the Department of Agriculture, et al. vs. Royale Fishing Corporation, et al.); G.R. No. 256559 (Republic of the Philippines, Represented by the Department of Agriculture, et al. vs. Royale Fishing Corporation, et al.); G.R. No. 257049 (Oceana Philippines International, et al. vs. Royale Fishing Corporation, et al.) streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0nMVW6BdYo and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1056167488898391/ or scan the QR codes.

For more information about the oral arguments visit https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/256282-256559-257049/.

25/08/2023

15/08/2023

A Warm Welcome to Bicol College School of Law's Trailblazing Minds!

A hearty welcome to all the bright newcomers and returning champs of Bicol College School of Law! 🌟 Whether you're starting your legal career or expanding your legal knowledge, this year holds interesting chapters for us all.

The hallowed halls of the Bicol College School of Law eagerly await your arrival; they resound with the echoes of precedents formed and debates conquered, all engraved in the annals of legal legacy. ⚖️

To our freshmen, may this journey be marked not only by the pursuit of jurisprudence but also by the forging of lifelong friendships and the discovery of the extraordinary within yourselves. To our sophomores, juniors, and seniors, your return strengthens our collective quest for excellence as you continue to inspire with your unrelenting dedication to the scales of justice.

Join us as we create a story that fuses innovation and tradition, forming the principles that lead to equity and fairness.

📢 Freshmen Orientation: August 19, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN 🗓️

Mark your calendars for an insightful start to your journey! Join us this Saturday, August 19th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN, for the Freshmen Orientation. It's a wonderful opportunity to familiarize yourself with the campus, meet fellow newcomers, and learn about the exciting path that lies ahead.

Welcome to Bicol College School of Law, where diligence and dreams converge, resonating with the rhythm of legal enlightenment.

11/08/2023

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