Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Out of the closet, into the woods: A study on the sufficiency of the laws in the current Philippine legal system in protecting transgender rights, Erika Louise G. Laforteza
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
To tax or not to tax: A doctrinal analysis of the taxability of Foreign Currency Deposits in the estate of a depositor, Celina Bianca L. De Chavez and Lisa Carolina D. Yñiguez
Video conference hearings in the Philippines: Prospects during normal times, Gio Franco Gomez and Christian Gregory P. Bunales
An analysis on the expansion of the quasi-judicial function of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, Maria Pamela A. Ramos
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The right to die: Establishing a legal framework for living wills and healthcare proxies in the Philippines, Clyne Michael Jude Alvar, Edracel Del Rosario, and Justinelli Limjoco
Demilitarization vs. declaration of a marine protected area: Identifying the better policy solution to defend Philippines' rights in the West Philippine Sea, Anna Issabele C. Amores and Zelayne G. Morpe
Openness to the "right to die" of international, foreign, and Philippine laws, Alessandra P. Buera
How legitimate are the expectations? An evaluation of Chinese foreign direct investments in the Philippines under the lens of the fair and equitable treatment standard, Christianne Noelle B. de Vera
“Prevention is better than cure:” A review of the precautionary principle as applied to public health policies in the Philippines, Francheska Juliene G. Dominguez and Julius Edward M. Guzman
Grabbing the employee benefits: Establishing the employer-employee relationship between ride-sharing companies and their drivers, Miguel Luis Garcia Gayares and Royce Vincent Dimayuga Untalan
Party-list perversion in the Philippines: An analysis on the rise of spurious party-list groups and its effect on the current legal framework of the party-list system, La Verne V. Jallorina I
Tech symbiosis: Determining the anti-competitive nature of tech platform mergers in the attention market, Paulo Angelo G. Juan
Bridging the gap on the right to self-organization between the Philippine legal system and the International Labor Organization conventions, Inigo Paolo H. Untalan
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Parallel importation and exhaustion: The legal implications of adopting a standard policy and exhaustion regime on Philippine Intellectual Property Laws in light of the ASEAN Blueprint 2025, Janice Rae S. Apolinario and Constante Emmanuel S. Foronda III
An alternative regulatory regime for contract variations to public-private partnership contracts effected after the conduct of a competitive bidding process, Charry Blue Bacina and Yralli C. Mendoza
A womb leasing gig: The illegality of commercial gestational surrogacy, Jose Enrique S. Cadiz, Cindee Michelle S. Yu, and Rosario Olivas Gallo
Mothering behind bars: The policy on pregnant inmates and the custody of their newborn, Mariane Philine T. Cantimbuhan, Ana Janellie L. Cruz, and Geraldine M. Saliva
Mothering behind bars: The policy on pregnant inmates and the custody of their newborn, Mariane Philine T. Cantimbuhan, Ana Janellie L. Cruz, and Geraldine M. Saliva
Recognizing the rights of intersex individuals in the Philippines, Cris Vincent V. Castillo
Rights that can’t be heard: Addressing the need for extending closed caption law in social media platforms for COVID-19 pandemic related coverage, Bernadette De Vera Daos
Accepting refugees: Amendments on the Philippine Immigration Act to harmonize it with the minimum standards on international law, Lea Maria P. De Castro and Emary Joy D. Pascual
The cost of fame: Regulation of taxes on income generated by online influencers, Mary Rose Dizon, Tiffany Ann Lo, and Angelica Yatco
The cost of fame: Regulation of taxes on income generated by online influencers, Mary Rose Dizon, Tiffany Ann Lo, and Angelica Yatco
Bata lang ako: Protection of children inside youth detention centers, Alyssa Coleen F. Estera and Patricia A. Talaman
Protecting the hidden gem of the South: Lobo, Batangas of the Philippines, Lisa Marie A. Garan, Jason A. Manalo, and Princess Emeresa A. Naga
ABC's of ABA of 2013: A critique of Republic Act No. 10627, also known as The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, Rachel Geronimo, Kella A. Ortega, and Erika Louise Y. Visitacion
Redefining public figures on social media: Application of the public figure doctrine to social media users who became viral as a result of unwanted publicity, Agustini Alfonso Guanio and Juan Benedicto Magsakay Aldaba
To be or Airbnb: Examining the laws governing traditional models of accommodation in application to short-term rentals ("STR") and proposing a framework for STR regulation, Krystel Marie G. Guillermo and Iris Hannah S. Yap
The Philippines as a potential hotbed for money laundering: A study of Republic Act No. 9160, otherwise known as The Anti Money Laundering Act, as amended, and the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering, Miguel Jose Domingo Lalaquit Monfort and Jasper Rodil A. Zalameda II
E-commerce and IP laws: Re-shaping current E-commerce laws and policies in the Philippine setting to accommodate the protection of Intellectual Property rights, Anne Louise T. Panaga and Sanjeev J. Sanger
New perspectives on cross border legal practice in the ASEAN, Crichelle Anne Q. Sy
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Boon or bane: A theoretical exploration of the Philippine tax reform Programs - TRAIN and TRABAHO Law - as a fundamental principle of taxation and its effects to the PEZA and BOI in violation to the non-impairment clause granted under the Philippine Constitution, Ma. Angelica Y. Abalos and Karen Bianca M. Tinimbang
Government sanctioned exploitation: Illegality of the automatic oil pricing mechanism in the downstream oil industry deregulation act of 1998, Francisco C. Banguis Jr., Krisha Mariel B. Simagala, and Alexandra G. Soledad
The Philippine-China arbitral case: Implication of July 12, 2016 decision on the proposed exploration agreement in the Western Philippine Sea, Rene Anton R. Carandang, Abbie Patricia P. Biscocho, and Alexis Hiceta
E-commerce and IP laws: Re-shaping current e-commerce laws and policies in the Philippine setting to accommodate the protection of intellectual property rights, Anne Louise T. Panaga and Sanjeev J. Sanger
Securities: An analysis of Howey test in the operational dynamics of virtual currency, Ralph H. Villanueva
Defining the human right to energy and its normative value, Rod Ralph Salazar Zantua
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Determinants of current health conditions of the elderly in Pangasinan and its association with the level of functional ability, Jesusa R. Lugtu
Beyond borders : the Philippine compliance on ASEAN comprehensive investment agreement, the ASEAN rules-based approach and the investment liberalization case analysis, John Carlo T. Pajo
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Promoting greater transparency and accountability through intensified rules on the filing of the statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), Vanessa Ann A. Hiceta
Balancing testamentary freedom and legitime rights: A study on the reduction of legitimes under Philippine law, Keith Ivan O. Meridores and Ernesto C. Palomique III
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Corporation un-personified: The right of the "people" against unreasonable searches and seizures not applicable to corporations as artificial creations of law, Jay Paolo C. Adalem
The gift of surrogacy: Proposing a law which will recognize surrogacy, Leandro P. Celles
A study on the application of the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, Philip Tomas V. Kintanar
An effective investigation of suspicious death is a human right, Atom James C. Maronilla
Executive power over foreign affairs and the validity of compensation waiver clauses under international law and Philippine law: A critique of Vinuya, et al. V. Romulo, Emil Angelo C. Martinez
Parental authority over illegitimate children: Applying articles 176 and 211 of the Family Code, Charm Krizia L. Medina
(Un)fit: The unconstitutionality of DOE circular no. 2013-05-0009, Gabrielle E. Ricolcol
“Juvenile justice and the restorative justice system: Does it work?”, Gabriel Antonio D. Robeniol
Revolving door: Analysis on the term limit of the Congress of the Philippines, Mae Anne O. Sandoval
A domestic dilemma: The effect of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on our bank secrecy law, Karissa Inez A. Segundo
Baby from another lady: Regulating surrogacy in the Philippines, Leonard Martin E. Syjuco
Evacuation centers: Contemporary form of arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Sonia Blanco Tamondong
"Am I intruding?": Amateur videos and the need to regulate it, Hency L. Tanbengco
Legal process outsourcing: The law profession in a changing world, Sarah Jane U. Tan
International human rights, environment, and trade agreements implications of the anticipatory prohibition on the golden rice research: The imprudence of walking behind the BT eggplant trials ba, Armon Perez Tolentino
Fostering a more efficient and more transparent Commission on Appointments: A proposal for changes in the confirmation process under the 1987 Constitution, Norman F. Velasco
Reinstating the public in the mass transit system: A legal strategy, Regine C. Yu
The miscalculated effect of pardon and its necessity to be wiped away in Public Office, Anna Dominique L. Zaide
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Writ of kalikasan: Protection for all?, Sharlene Anjelica L. Chiongson
The curious case of video game cloning: Applying the abstract filtration test in case of video game cloning, Jose Joven Paulo Espinosa
The kids's table: A comprehensive assessment of the legal basis and implications of the "Filipino-style" party-list system of proportional representation, Rene G. Pilapil Jr.
Parens patriae, quo vadis? Amidst cross-border laissez faire: The interface of trade and competition, Darwin Perry B. Rubio
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Spot the not: Creating a hybrid test for trademark infringement, Roque Aldrich B. Alvaera
The period of litigation: Immutability of judgment is in the higher interest of justice, Victor Reynaldo C. Ang
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Mobile gambling: Is it covered by the Pagcor charter?, Joseph D. Gatchalian Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A recommended framework for software patents under the intellectual property code of the Philippines, Allan Christopher S. Chu
