Dean SEDFREY M. CANDELARIA Ateneo Law School

Welcome Remarks

Foundation for Liberty & Prosperity

Senior Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.

Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban

Atty. Solomon Hermosura (Ayala Corporation)

To award the plaques and certificates

FINALISTS2017-2018 Dissertation Writing Contest

REXLYN ANNE EVORA

Polytechnic University of the Philippines ____________________________

Apart from pursuing her Law degree, Rexlyn Anne holds a degree in BS Biology (Major in Zoology) from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños. She has the heart of a fighter and a soul of a warrior; thus, she is driven to be victorious in any of her battles in life.

Finalist

HELEN MAY FRIAS

Far Eastern University ____________________________

Helen obtained her degree in Public Administration and Governance in 2010 from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. One of her achieve-ments in Law school is participating in the FDI International Arbitration Moot held in Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2017.

Finalist

JANINE FAYE NAPOLES

Centro Escolar University ____________________________

A consistent honor student, Janine have always dreamt of being a lawyer—something she wishes to fulfill for her late grandparents. She is also a Registered Nurse (she obtained her degree from De La Salle Lipa) and an active member of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, Quezon.

Finalist

JOBEN MARIZ ODULIO

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

Joben advocates public service—something she has championed since serving in the Ateneo's student council as an undergraduate. She is convinced that one's passion to render service to one's fellow men and women must always be matched with competence.

Finalist

AWARDEES2017-2018 Dissertation Writing Contest

TESS MARIE TAN

University of San Carlos ____________________________

Tess is the first and only Filipina to have won the prestigious World Champion title of the Stetson Inter-national Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. She considers it her Miss Universe moment. She champions body positivity, and believes that she is worth more than what she weighs.

Second Place

RAPHAEL PANGALANGAN

University of Oxford & University of the Philippines ____________________________

Raphael is pursuing graduate studies at the University of Oxford Inter-national Human Rights Law program. A lawyer by day, a philosopher by night, and a Judoka at heart, Raphael practices "intellectual judo" in seeking to balance the legal norm with the social mores.

First Place

Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio

Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban

Ms. Elizabeth T. Alba (Tan Yan Kee Foundation)

To award the certificates

AWARDEESFLP Legal Scholarship Program S/Y 2017-2018

LEO FRANCIS ABOT

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

Leo aspires to embody the ideals of a truly Catholic lawyer—inspired by Ateneo Law School’s patron saint St. Thomas More. Seeking to become "the king’s good servant, but God’s First,” he hopes that, unlike More, he will not lose his head in the process.

3rd Year

JOHN ANTHONY ALMERINO

University of San Carlos ____________________________

Anthony is an aspiring lawyer and amateur rock musician; he believes that the electric guitar is as mighty as the pen. In this era of socio-political flux, he now dreams of promoting the ideals of FLP through courtroom advocacy and politically progressive rock songs.

3rd Year

ARVIN PAOLO CORTEZ

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

A scholar of Ateneo Law School, Arvin is committed to the principle of FLP that law should be used in uplifting our people’s lives, while safeguarding their freedoms. He has served as a consultant to the Senate Electoral Tribunal.

3rd Year

MIKAEL GABRIELLE ILAO

University of the Cordilleras ____________________________

Gabe believes that those who have less in life should be given even more opportunities to realize their dreams and ambitions. She is determined to become an outstanding educator in the legal field to help spread the light of the law to even the darkest corners of the country.

3rd Year

KENNETH GLENN MANUEL

University of Santo Tomas ____________________________

Kenneth finds fulfillment by way of inspiring others; he has done this by way of his social media platform “Your Lawyer Says”, by writing feature articles for a law lifestyle magazine, and by working full-time as a professor in accounting and taxation.

3rd Year

KING ANTHONY PEREZ

University of Cebu ____________________________

King strives to keep a good balance between his passion to learn the law and his dedication to public service as a journalist. While he pursues his law studies, he also works as a full-time online editor of Cebu Daily News.

3rd Year

JOSIAH DAVID QUISING

Far Eastern University ____________________________

Josiah is the incumbent Editor-in-Chief of the Far Eastern Law Review and an active member of the FEU Moot Court Council. As a long-time pianist and choir member, he now considers the language of the law as his new song.

3rd Year

JUN DEXTER ROJAS

Polytechnic University of the Philippines ____________________________

Dexter worked for years in various companies to help send his siblings to college as soon as he obtained his Bachelor's degree from UP. Pursuing Law school is his way of filling the empty space he had always felt in his heart.

3rd Year

JULIENNE THERESE SALVACION

San Beda University – Manila ____________________________

Julienne has learned to mature as a wise person by living her life based on two great virtues: humility and diligence. Despite being known for her natural modesty, she lives to give more, to do more, and to be more.

3rd Year

MA. VIDA MALAYA VILLARICO

Polytechnic University of the Philippines ____________________________

As her name implies, Vida Malaya envisions and hopes for a way of life where people who have less in life can be uplifted by the freedoms they are able to enjoy. No wonder she is a philosophical writer and an advocate.

3rd Year

KARINA MAE BADUA

University of Santo Tomas ____________________________

For Karina, one cannot truly claim to have faith if he or she has fears of the unknown. Believing this, she has no qualms in being assertive of her dreams and aspirations. While she loves working, nothing beats praying and eating: “Ora. EAT. Labora.”

4th Year

SEAN JAMES BORJA

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

Sean is a consistent Dean’s Lister and an active mooter at Ateneo Law School. He joined the 2017 Philip Jessup Moot Court Competition, where his team emerged as National Champion, and advanced to the International Rounds held at Washington, D.C., representing the Philippines.

4th Year

KAYCELLE ANNE CASTILLO

Far Eastern University ____________________________

Apart from studying law at FEU, Kayce is also a practicing CPA and specializes in Tax advocacy. She is the President of the FEU-Institute of Law Student Council and Vice President for Finance of Association of Law Students of the Philippines.

4th Year

ERVIN FREDRICK DY

University of the Philippines ____________________________

Ervin is a senior law student at the UP College of Law and a member of its honor society, the Order of the Purple Feather. He is a licensed Geodetic Engineer and was inspired by a video game to pursue law.

4th Year

REXLYN ANNE EVORA

Polytechnic University of the Philippines ____________________________

Equipped with Jiu jitsu and kick boxing skills, Rexlyn Anne is also competitive in the fields of science and law. More than defending the weak and educating future generat-ions of lawyers and scientists, she wants to be a catalyst for change.

4th Year

KATRINA MONICA GAW

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

Kat is an avid reader and aspiring writer, and she enjoys exploring legal paradigms by writing for the Ateneo Law Journal while serving as one of its lead editors. Kat also enjoys organizing various business and law seminars for MSMEs and supports social enterprises.

4th Year

SUMMERSON MACASARTE

St. Thomas More ____________________________

Summerson is a senior law student at St. Thomas More School of Law and Business. He wants to manifest both his faith and his law career with or without "Atty" affixed to his name—following Christ's teaching: he that exalts himself shall be abased.

4th Year

NIGEL CARMELO REAGO

De La Salle University ____________________________

Nigel's law-related work experience include his legal apprenticeship and research assistantship on two law firms and internship at the Office of the Solicitor General. He advocates for quality tertiary education as well as accessible health services for the underprivileged.

4th Year

JOSE ANGELO TIGLAO

De La Salle University ____________________________

Angelo is recognized as DLSU’s most outstanding student leader. For him, one must start the change one wants to see in the world; he does this by excelling in school and serving his community at the same time. He is a staunch advocate for justice and truth.

4th Year

ALTHEA VERGARA

University of San Carlos ____________________________

For Althea, serving others is a way of life—whether it be driving her younger siblings to school, helping manage the family business, or compiling class reviewers. She has always served in Bar Operations throughout her law school life.

4th Year

VANESSA GLORIA VERGARA

Ateneo de Manila University ____________________________

Vanessa is one of Ateneo's most outstanding senior students. She envisions a world where even the most marginalized members of our society can control their own destiny—a world where people are free from poverty, hunger, and the denial of their basic rights.

4th Year

BOARD OF JUDGES2017-2018 Dissertation Writing Contest

Senior Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr. Chairman

Dr. Edilberto C. De Jesus Former

Secretary of Education

Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria President, PALS

Atty. Solomon M. Hermosura Managing Director and Counsel, Ayala Corp.

Atty. Tanya Karina A. Lat Professor, Ateneo Law School

BOARD OF JUDGESFLP Legal Scholarship Program S/Y 2017-2018

Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio Chairman

Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria President, PALS

Ms. Elizabeth T. Alba Tan Yan Kee Foundation

Atty. Joel Emerson J. Gregorio Corporate Secretary, FLP

Dr. Edilberto C. De Jesus Former

Secretary of Education

Acting Chief Justice ANTONIO T. CARPIO

Guest of Honor

Foundation for Liberty & Prosperity

Retired Chief Justice ARTEMIO V. PANGANIBAN Chairman of the Board, FLP

Closing Remarks

Foundation for Liberty & Prosperity