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
The armed citizen: Making the use of legal firearm to repel crimes against property a complete defense, Gabriel C. Ablola
Prison break?!: Analyzing the grant of bail on special and humanitarian grounds, Patricia Nicole Y. Acido and Karen M. Delfin
Rehab, hindi rehas: A comprehensive study maintaining that drug dependence is a mental health issue safeguarding the right to health of persons with substance abuse disorder, Noriel John O. Alejandro, Viktor Maria G. Gutierrez, and Vito Gerardo R. Sales
Casus omissus: Analyzing the absence of an express statutory grant of certiorari jurisdiction upon the Court of Tax Appeals to establish that its court-granted certiorari power is a clear case of judicial legislation, Willie Ann M. Angsiy and Ilyich R. Huecas
Right to be forgotten: Localizing the right to be forgotten in Philippine jurisdiction as a means of protecting an individual's right to privacy against prejudicial and irrelevant personal information, Reanne Nichole Lelius P. Apostol and Rowen Melvin B. Macapagal
ASEAN integration: Picking up from the EU integration’s free movement of persons and legal assimilation, Micle Antoinnette F. Bercasio, Chedelle C. Florido, and Loila B. La Chica
Waive it: A proposal to exclude public officials from the confidentiality of bank deposits as a means to improve public accountability and transparency, Jesselle D. Bigalbal and Mary Louisse S. Inguillo
A study limiting or abolishing the pardoning powers of the president over law enforcement agencies, Franz Vico M. Bondoc, David Antonio A. Escueta, and Justine Mikaela M. Tria
Toward the adoption of a treaty establishing an ASEAN human rights court, Diana Rola Y. Casano and Anna Karenina S. Pabrua
Guidelines in determining the best interest of the child standard on guardianship and custody cases, Charisse G. Castillo and Alissa Anne D. Sanchez
"Anti-toktok hangyo": A study on the possible amendment of Republic Act no. 9165 in order to address extrajudicial killings, Joana Arilyn T. Castro and Pauline D. Pagcaliwagan
Fact or fiction: Fan fiction as the subject of copyright under the Intellectual Property Code, Brian Q. Chuahiock, Josemaria Ignacio M. Marquez, and Christianne Smile P. Yu
State immunity as defense against enforcement of international investment arbitral awards: A pursuit to remedy the Achille's Heel of investor-state arbitration, Kylie Kaur Manalon Dado
Protecting child-trained soldiers in armed conflict: The need to enact a law that will enumerate the rights, protection and liabilities of a child soldier in an armed conflict, Bianca Fenila E. Dador and Jan Aldrin W. Tang
Making the "appropriate proceeding" appropriate: A proposal on rules of procedure pursuant to the inadequacy of the third paragraph of Article VII, Section 18 of the 1987 Constitution in light of the ruling and opinions in Lagman v. Medialdea, Antonio Miguel R. De Guzman and Princess Sarah G. Panganiban
Taxing online advertisements: Legal basis with regard to taxability of advertisements provided by non-resident foreign corporations, Jeshaiah Innoe M. Garcia and Alexander Julio V. Valera
"The legal relationship between the transport network companies in the Philippines, its operators, and its drivers", Ralph Benedict M. Geronga
Voting and religion: Criminalizing coercion directed at church members by religious leaders, Krizzia Camille R. Gojar and Pamela M. Villaseñor
Revisiting R.A. no. 10175 "Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012": Proposed amendment for its effective implementation, Jean Marie Gueco, Ronwell Tristan Lim, and Joana Krissle Saribong
Borrowed time: A formulation of guidelines in determining a fair, reasonable, and updated compensation and scope for the victims of unjust imprisonment and detention under Republic Act no. 7309, Tristan Gabriel D. Ignacio and John Andrew A. Sayo
Revisiting the Code of Muslim Personal Laws: Proposing amendments in an attempt to harmonize with existing state obligations and policies, Mohammad Annesir I. Kadjim
Confiscate but do not complicate: A study on the constitutionality of warrantless search of confiscated cellular phones during a valid warrantless arrest, Jeanette N. Lacap and Robert Charles P. Estioko
Operationalizing the right to speedy trial: A discussion on the applicability of limine hearings to civil and criminal proceedings in the Philippines, Raphaela Kercee Vendel P. Lazatin, Precioso D. San Juan III, and Kathrine T. Ting
Rethinking non-compete clauses in employment contracts: A critique on Philippine laws and jurisprudence, Yu-Ann P. Lin and Sarah Dominic G. Rosales
Determinants of current health conditions of the elderly in Pangasinan and its association with the level of functional ability, Jesusa R. Lugtu
Analysis on the effectivity and legality of the carbon tax on electricity consumption, Michele Samantha S. Mejillano
Court centrale: Establishing an alternative dispute resoulution system for sports in the Philippines, Justin Zosimo D. Mendoza
Ibalik ang nakaraan: Establishing a holistic approach in protecting the cultural heritage of the Philippines through the writ of pamana, Vince Alvin L. Montealto, Miguel Angelo C. Ocampo, and Ruby Mae F. Reyes
Technology and mobility: Proposing guidelines for transport network companies and transport network vehicle services, Romelyn T. Monzon and Ana Katrina O. Constantino
Interrupting the darkness: Law setting limitations on the duration of the night-shift work for BPO employees, Francis Christian Mark T. Paca
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
Revisiting Republic Act 10668 (Foreign ships co-loading act of 2015): The legality of allowing foreign ships to operate in Philippine waters, Pierre O. Panday and Wally Ann D. Yumul
The next big thing since the internet (is here): Bitcoin and its tax treatment in the Philippines, GC Joel Gertrude P. Pillena
Leveling the playing field: Proposed strategies for the proper invocation of the most-favoured-nation clause and the effective selection of the most favourable treatment in the Philippines for investment protection, Julia Therese Dizon Pineda and Lalaine Jertrude Leyco Hablado
Release of prisoners pending appeal from orders of discharge issued by lower courts in habeas corpus petitions, Nigel Carmelo Q. Reago
Analyzing the right to privacy of stockholders in the Philippine stock exchange, Dexter M. Recio
Between duty and necessity: Privatization of public hospitals in the Philippines, assessing its impact on the poor's human right to the highest attainable standard of health, Ronnie C. Resurreccion
Badzaar! A critical analysis of the possible liabilities of lessors in case their lessees commit acts of trademark infringement or counterfeit of goods, Christopher Alex Andres V. Reyes and Thaddeus Darius V. Taliño
Behavioral economics analysis of legal rights and obligations of air carriers and passengers, Stephanie Clare T. Rojas and Glen Archibald A. Vargas
The urge to merge, who’s gonna scratch that itch?: An argument for the primacy of authority of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas over bank mergers, Gawriil June S. Sullano
Privacy and unreasonable searches in the 21st century: GPS tracking in criminal investigation, Anna Beatrice S. Tarrosa
The death penalty bill: Implications of the reintroduction of the death penalty in spite of the Philippines being a state party to the second optional protocol to the international covenant on civil and political rights, Michelle A. Vale Cruz and Lanz Aidan L. Olives
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Thinking outside the box: A critical analysis on the outer space treaty and the S.P.A.C.E. Act of 2015 for future proposals and use; with a minor discussion on property rights in space, Leonardo Julian G. Aguilar and Patrick David U. Mendoza
Prohibiting terrorist financing committed through money laundering: A comparative study showing the compliance of covered institutions under the anti-money laundering law of the Philippines in identifying, auditing and reporting illegal transactions to prevent terrorist financing, Fernando E. Angeles III and Zesyl Avigail P. Francisco
Ensuring the right to security of tenure by recognizing the power of the secretary of labor to order regularization of employees, Aster Beane L. Araneta, Rexcia Maria B. Baldeo, and Rebecca Anne U. Flores
The bemusement on the legality of joint bank account with a survivorship agreement, Carl Fresdon Yao Au
Giving what is due to the child born out of rape: Revisiting article 345 (2) of the revised penal code to declare it unconstitutional, Hannah Alyssa B. Bacolod
The doctrine of presidential immunity from suit: Applicability to Amparo and habeas data proceedings, Shirley Marie D. Cada and Razor U. Bucatcat
The battle for constitutional guarantees: A study on the constitutionality of Human Security Act of 2007, Charlene Mae C. Dacara
Expanding the rules on summons: Assessing the viability of Philippine accession to the Hague Service Convention & providing key learnings from British and American civil procedure: A treatise on summons, Rikki Daniele Louis A. Dela Paz
Breaking boundaries: Exploring possible justification to an amendment of the inter-country adoption law to allow foreign same-sex married couples to jointly adopt a Filipino child, Eravel Mae Cervantes Del Rosario
Inclusion of communicable and air-borne disease under rule 101- hospitalization of the rules of court, Daniel Jose E. Empleo
A human issue: A gender-focused reevaluation of Philippine civil and criminal laws on equality before the law, Arjuna das Mathews Guevarra, and Jan Michael Dave S. Lao
Rise of the drones: The need to regulate remotely piloted aircraft systems, Ma. Karmina G. Guevarra and Arthur Archie F. Tiu
It's all relative: A study towards redefining the standards of probable cause to limit the discretion of prosecutors and judges prior to trial, Denise lsabel Cruz Guiao
Between scylla and charybdis: Strengthening law enforcement actions in warrantless searches and seizures in drug-related cases, Karla Rose E. Gutierrez and Jose Ricardo C. Carag
The different modes of exercising the right to die with dignity and its applicability in the Philippine legal system, Angelo Miguel C. Lopez and Miguel T. Caponong
Measuring the efficiency of PEZA in averting unfair competition: An analysis on the export manufacturing industry, Aihruz Lynell Mallari
Reconciling the demands of the UNESCO state obligations and providing safeguards to foreign investors, Miguel Enrique R. Sandico
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The laws governing SALN as a loss in the fight against corruption: Amending the ineffective laws governing the submission of SALN to effectively prevent corrupt practices of public officers and employees, Patricia Jillianne P. Degollado and Edgardo P. Paras III
Limitations of Republic Act No. 7877: The need to expand the definition of sexual harassment, Paul Tristan Almocera Garcia
