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The Philippine Constitution upholds the separation of church and state, yet major religious organizations still influence state affairs. As lawyers whose jobs are closely intertwined with representing major religious organizations, what challenges do they face? How do they internally resolve clashes in their religious beliefs and the laws of the state? What is their opinion on the most recent issues related to religion?

In this episode, we will explore various questions about the intersection of religion and law. We will discuss how the Philippine Constitution protects the freedom of religion; examine whether religious practices or beliefs can be limited or regulated by the law  and under what circumstances. In addition, we will look at how the law handles conflicts between religious practices and other legal rights, such as gender equality or public health concerns.

Join us for this another stimulating episode of Lex Get Loud, together with our esteemed guest, Fr. Boni A. Bacatan, SDB Salesian Civil Lawyer.

If you have been accused of a crime, you may experience a range of emotions. It makes sense for those accused of crimes to feel angry, sad, scared, hopeless, helpless, or may feel ashamed, or embarrassed. But when you have been accused of a crime, you cannot let your emotions overcome you. One of the best things an accused can do to help their case is to know their legal rights.

In this podcast, Public Atty. Louie Blake S. Sarmiento answered some of the common questions about the following Constitutional rights of the accused: (1) right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; (2) right to remain silent; (3) right to a competent and independent counsel with a side topic on how to avail of the service of the Public Attorneys' Office lawyers; (4) right to bail; and (5) right to have a speedy, impartial and public trial. The said questions are usually raised by the public whenever one is apprehended for the commission of a crime, but sometimes the answers are not concrete enough to enlighten them. For you to know more about the above-mentioned rights, we are inviting you to join our law student practitioners together with Atty. Sarmiento, as they talk about the “Constitutional Rights of the accused from Arrest to Trial” from the perspective of a practicing Public Attorney’s Office lawyer.

We’ve often looked to land reclamation as a way of making our country even more economically successful than it is right now – but at what cost?

Are Philippine marine waters contaminated with microplastics?

These are some of the questions our environmental law champion — ATTY NIKKA OQUIAS — boldly answered during this 1 hour podcast. 

While many would say that environmental experts and lawyers are merely doomsayers, the UC LEGAL AID OFFICE is here to bring facts in this special Christmas podcast.

The eCourt system is one of the judicial reform initiatives of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. This initiative aims to utilize technology as an enabler for swift and efficient dispensation of justice. Through technological innovations, the eCourt system seeks to increase court efficiency and transparency by reducing court staff’s administrative workload and providing lawyers and litigants easy access to case information.

Listen to this episode with our special guest, Atty. Edwin Tomon, as we talk about the Philippine e-court system.

Can your employer just fire you instantly and tell you to pack up your things immediately just like what we see in movies and television series? Are you aware of your rights as an employee? What would you do if you are dismissed from work by your employer without justifiable reason?

In this episode of Lex Get Loud, we will be talking about Termination of employment, Illegal Dismissals, and the remedies available.

Join us in this episode together with our brilliant and exceptional guest speaker, Atty. Nichol Jon Burt Ruaya, an Associate Counsel at University of Cebu Legal Department and a Labor Law Professor at UC School of Law. The discussion will revolve around the rights and obligations of both the employees and employers in case there is termination of employment.

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The total number of deaths in the Duterte administration's war on drugs remains contested. It is certain, however, that the said war on drugs took innocent lives and left the country's drug problems unsolved.   With the new administration installed, have you also wondered what the government's approach toward drugs will look like?  Join us in this new episode of the Lex Get Loud Podcast with our guest, Atty. Karla Marie Tumulak, as we delve into the government's apparently new approach towards drugs and the need to talk about it.

This Activity is conducted through the partnership between The Asia FOundation and the University of Cebu under the Strengthening the Rule of Law through Legal Aid Clinics in the Philippines (Legal Aid Project), which is supported by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs  (DOS INL).

Revised Rule 138-A or the Revised Law Student Practice Rule. Every law student currently in law school is well aware of this Rule. This has become a compulsory requirement for law students to be able to actually take the BAR exams from those who will be graduating in 2023 moving forward.

Join us in this episode with Atty. Reuel Realin from the Asia Foundation as we talk about a few questions around the implementation of the CLEP program in the hopes that it will spark up conversations that would lead to answers or maybe more questions

What happens to the debts of the person if he dies? Can illegitimate children inherit from the relatives of their parents? Is it possible for parents to disinherit their children?  

Find out the answers to these questions and more in today's episode of Lex Get Loud! A podcast brought to you by the University of Cebu Legal Aid Office.  

Listen in as we take a deep dive into the salient provisions of Wills and Succession under the Philippine Civil Code with one of the esteemed Succession Law Professors at the University of Cebu School of Law, Atty. Sheryl Jaudines-Seno, CPA. 

PLUS! Join us as we discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling in the case of Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. Nos. 208912 and 209018, wherein the court revisited the Iron Curtain Rule and upheld the Best Interest of the Child.

In celebration of the upcoming National Children's Month this November, Lex Get Loud! proudly presents a roundtable discussion on the rights of a child in the Philippines. Join us as we advocate and empower every child in the room.

Did you know that the Philippines is the only country, aside from the Vatican,  that does not allow absolute divorce? This podcast is a great avenue for us to learn more and discuss different matters related to divorce.