USeP School of Law

16/09/2026

𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳 𝐎. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐋𝐏 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law proudly congratulates Mr. Robert Lorenz O. Marcos on his selection as one of the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) Legal Scholars for Academic Year 2025–2026.

The Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) offers a unique, merit-based scholarship to outstanding law students nationwide who espouse the Foundation’s philosophy of safeguarding liberty and nurturing prosperity under the rule of law.

Congratulations, Robert! Your achievement brings great pride to the USeP School of Law community. May you carry these ideals with you as you pursue your future legal career.

08/09/2026

[𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃]
Seventy-nine (79) Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) both Level 1 and Level 2 from six law schools successfully participated in the Training of Trainers of LSPs as EPLAD Practitioners: Capacity Development Training on Culture-Sensitive Facilitation held last August 26–27, 2026 at the USeP Social Hall. The LSPs were accompanied by their supervising lawyers and respective Deans, representing the following institutions: (1) University of Southeastern Philippines- School of Law; (2) Ateneo de Davao University-College of Law; (3) Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc.-College of Law; (4) University of Mindanao-College of Law; (5) Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.-School of Law; and (6) J.H. Cerilles State College –College of Law.

This two-day workshop was designed to equip Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) practitioners with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to design, deliver, evaluate, and monitor training programs. It also deepened their expertise in alternative dispute resolution, with activities focused on capacity development sessions. These sessions provided practical tools that CLEP practitioners, guided by their supervising lawyers, may apply in partner communities, particularly those in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). The training is part of the Operation Legal Frontier jointly proposed by the University of Southeastern Philippines in consortium with Ateneo de Davao University funded by the European Union - Governance in Justice III Program.

Under Rule 138-A of the Rules of Court, as amended by A.M. No. 19-03-24-SC, certified law student practitioners are authorized to engage in limited practice under their respective Clinical Legal Education Programs.

Always, semper ad meliora. USEP-School of Law, always toward better things.

18/08/2026

[𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬] The Malacañang Palace, through Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025, has declared Friday, August 21, 2026, as a special non-working holiday nationwide in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

This commemoration marks the anniversary of the death of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. and invites us to pause and reflect on his place in Philippine history and the values of courage, integrity, and public service that continue to resonate across generations.

As a USeP community, may this day remind us that the values we uphold are not expressed only in moments of history, but also in the choices we make each day: in choosing courage when it is easier to remain silent, principle when it is easier to compromise, and the greater good when personal interests come first.

May we carry these values with us in the way we learn, serve, and lead, and continue building a community that values excellence, responsibility, and meaningful service to others.

𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? Ninoy Aquino Day is observed every August 21, the anniversary of Senator Aquino’s assassination in 1983. The commemoration was institutionalized through Republic Act No. 9256, which declared August 21 as a special non-working holiday.

30/07/2026

[𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬] Resumption of Regular Dress Code and School Uniform Policy

Following the improvement in weather conditions following the extreme heat index that prompted the temporary adjustment of the University's dress requirements, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) RESUMES the implementation of the prescribed attire for personnel and the mandatory wearing of school uniforms for students.

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
> University Personnel: Resumption of the prescribed attire in accordance with the University's Interim Guidelines on Prescribed Attire.
> Continuing Students: Resumption of the mandatory wearing of the prescribed school uniform.

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
>First-Year Students and Transferees: Start of the mandatory wearing of the prescribed school uniform.

All personnel and students are reminded to observe proper grooming, professional decorum, and appropriate attire while inside the University premises and during official University activities.

30/07/2026

[ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! ]

The USeP School of Law (SoL) proudly announces the Dean’s Listers for the Second Semester of AY 2025-2026.

Keep striving for excellence and building dreams without limits!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

02/07/2026

[𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒]

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law community proudly congratulates Mr. Kent Jason P. Chavez, Juris Doctor student, for passing the 2026 Shari’ah Special Bar Examinations.

Mr. Chavez is among the 235 out of 796 examinees or 29.52% who successfully passed the 2026 Shari’ah Special Bar Examinations (SSBE). He is set to join the more than 1,000 Shari’ah counselors-at-law qualified to practice before the country's Shari’ah courts.

29/06/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠!

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law proudly congratulates the following graduates of the Class of 2026:

1. ALONZO, ROWENO B.
2. BACALING, JOHN LORIE A.
3. BUTRON, VANESSA IRA T.
4. CABALLERO, DESSA L.
5. CALIOSAN, DANNIELLE ANNE C.
6. CONJUGACION, RAMON CAESAR L.
7. DIONALDO-AUXILLO, JOANEE P.
8. GALANG, HANNAH PAULA G.
9. GRIAR, ALBERT E.
10. JACOBE, LEAH JUDITH R.
11. MIEDES, NIÑO V.
12. MILLAMA, JOANA RICA P.
13. PATES, MILTON MA. JOSE N.
14. PIEDAD, EDWIN JR. F.
15. SANIATAN, MIKAELA MARIA B.

Semper Ad Meliora, always toward better things.

29/06/2026

[𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗] USeP confers degrees on 65 medicine, law students at joint SoM&SoL commencement exercises

Fusing the noble callings of healing and justice, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) celebrated the Joint School of Medicine (SoM) and School of Law (SoL) Graduation Ceremonies on June 26, 2026, at the Herminigildo C. Baloyo, M.D. Hall in the Tagum City Cultural Center.

Honoring a total of 65 graduates — 50 from the School of Medicine and 15 from the School of Law, the event marked the second commencement exercises for SoM and the fourth for SoL and was one of the highlights of the University’s 47th Commencement Exercises, anchored on the theme: "Building Dreams. Elevating Excellence. Empowering Communities."

Read here: https://www.usep.edu.ph/.../usep-confers-degrees-on-65.../

The event commenced with a solemn Graduation Blessing Ceremony led by Rev. Fr. Raymund Suela, Director of Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenical Apostolate for the Roman Catholic Bishop of Tagum, invoking guidance and purpose for the incoming professionals.

USeP President Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales, Jr. delivered an inspiring address. He highlighted the symbiotic relationship between the two graduating bodies. "Medicine and Law serve as strong foundations of society," Dr. Gabales stated. "One attends to the preservation of life and health. The other upholds justice, fairness, and order. Both demand a deep commitment to public service and a life oriented toward others."

President Gabales emphasized that the creation of these schools was a direct response to the systemic lack of professional healthcare and legal representation in Mindanao's marginalized regions. He encouraged the graduates to always "return to their beginning" when responsibilities grow heavy, proudly dubbing them the new breed of "USeP Agila Doctors and Agila Lawyers" ready to spread their wings.

USeP Tagum-Mabini Campus Chancellor, Dr. Shirley S. Villanueva, introduced the Commencement Speaker, Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao, the Immediate Past USeP President.

Dr. Generalao delivered a stirring and deeply moving address, recalling her 43-year journey with the university since 1980. She praised the pioneers, administrative staff, and current leadership who turned a grueling paperwork concept into a thriving reality that produces healers and advocates.

"Go where you are needed most. Use your knowledge not just to build a career, but to build a healthier nation," Dr. Generalao charged the medical graduates. Turning her gaze to the law graduates, she remarked, "The law is a powerful tool. I charge you to use your knowledge on behalf of those who cannot afford to fight for themselves."

She reminded both batches that their true measure of greatness would lie not in wealth, but in the vulnerable lives they touched and the communities they lifted out of despair.

Moreover, Tagum City Councilor Atty. Edd Mark O. Wakan delivered the motivational message of City Mayor Rey T. Uy, reinforcing the city’s continuous support for USeP's academic endeavors.

Ms. Danielle Anne C. Caliosan, Class Valedictorian and the historic first Cum Laude of the School of Law, delivered a moving valedictory address while Mr. Maelron Chris G. Gaspan, the Top 1 student of the School of Medicine Batch Sambisig, offered an inspiring message on resilience and collective triumph.

The ceremony also served as a stage to recognize outstanding students who excelled in academics, leadership, and community engagement.

Following the distribution of awards and diplomas, Ms. Khatelee Cunado Manubag, Batch President of the SoM Class of 2026, led her fellow graduates in reciting the Pledge of Loyalty to their Alma Mater.

Stepping up to seal their transition from students to alumni, Hon. Julius P. Borbon, President of the Federation of USeP Alumni Associations, Inc. and Alumni Regent, formally inducted the 65 graduates into the broader USeP Alumni Community.

The joint commencement ended on a high note with the singing of the University Hymn.