Lyceum of the Philippines University - College of Law

Atty. Ma. Soledad Deriquito-Mawis, Member of the Philippine Judicial Academy Department of Civil Law, and Dean of the College of Law of Lyceum of the Philippines University, discusses the evolution of the Philippine Supreme Court's interpretation of psychological incapacity in Episode 109: Marriage on Trial: Psychological Incapacity – Law not Diagnosis.

What is Article 36 of the Family Code? How does it treat psychological incapacity as a ground for declaring a marriage void? Who can bring the petition to have the marriage voided on the ground of psychological incapacity?

This week's podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, and the website.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AiWpT7qljJUEMCj4cbhfF

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/episode-109-marriage-on-trial-psychological-incapacity/id1852172756?i=1000755034786

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04IVBb4Uzfk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/922545123856906

SC website: http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/podcasts/

The Lyceum of the Philippines University–College of Law is honored to host the Asia-Pacific Regional Rounds of the 2025/2026 Price Media Law Moot Court Competition (PRICE APAC 2026) from 11–14 January 2026 at LPU Manila, Intramuros.

We warmly welcome 13 teams from four countries as they engage in scholarly advocacy and comparative analysis on this year’s moot problem, Graviola & Vitoria v. State of Uxi, advancing regional discourse on media law and freedom of expression.

PRICE APAC 2026 is just a few days away!

We are excited to welcome 13 teams from 4 different countries to Manila! Price APAC 2026 will be held on 11-14 January 2026 at the Lyceum of the Philippines University in historic Intramuros.

For any queries, you may message us here or email us at [email protected].

Congratulations to our new Lycean Lawyers!

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Official Statement of the Lyceum of the Philippines University College of Law faculty and Law Student Government on the Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte.

𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

On March 9, 2025, we celebrate the life and vision of Dr. Jose P. Laurel, the esteemed founder of Lyceum of the Philippines University.

For 73 years, LPU has been a beacon of truth, integrity, and academic excellence, shaping generations of leaders who embody the values he instilled.

As we commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Laurel and our 73rd Foundation Anniversary, we reflect on our journey—our triumphs, challenges, and the unwavering spirit that has propelled us forward.

Let us continue to uphold his legacy, striving for innovation, excellence, and service to the nation.
Viva Pirata!





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𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Today, March 9, 2025, we celebrate the life and vision of Dr. Jose P. Laurel, the esteemed founder of Lyceum of the Philippines University. For 73 years, LPU has been a beacon of truth, integrity, and academic excellence, shaping generations of leaders who embody the values he instilled.

As we commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Laurel and our 73rd Foundation Anniversary, we reflect on our journey—our triumphs, challenges, and the unwavering spirit that has propelled us forward.

Let us continue to uphold his legacy, striving for innovation, excellence, and service to the nation.

Viva Pirata!





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𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲!

Please be informed that there will be no work operations tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, per Presidential Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024, in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Work operations will resume on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Price Media Law Moot Court Competition-Asia Pacific Regional Rounds co-Presented by LPU Manila, Oxford University, and Rex Education.

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Former Quezon City Mayor and former House of Representatives Speaker Hon. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. is an LPU Law Alumni of class 1960.

He was also awarded and became one of the first recipients of the prestigious "Lyceum Outstanding Alumni Award" in 1975.