UP Portia Sorority

The UP Portia Sorority warmly congratulates Glory Vee Atienza Montenegro for her acceptance into the Office of the Ombudsman 2026 Legal Internship Program. Out of 400 applicants, Glory has been chosen as one of the forty law students nationwide to participate in the pioneer legal internship program of the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Office of the Ombudsman 2026 Legal Internship Program is not only a highly competitive, special legal internship program but also serves as an investment in the next generation of public servants. Aside from practical legal training, the interns will be receiving mentorship from experienced investigators and prosecutors that will allow them to gain insights into the role of integrity, transparency, and the rule of law in nation-building.

Congratulations, Sis! We take pride in your interest in public service and accountability of our national institutions.

Always and in all ways, Portian and proud! 💙

Today, we join the nation in celebrating the hard-won independence that has marked Philippine history. In honoring independence, we recognize that the struggle for freedom did not end with the declaration of independence. It continues to live on in the constitutional principle that sovereignty resides in the people and that all government authority emanates from them.

This principle serves as a reminder that public office is a public trust exercised in the name of the people. Government officials derive authority not from themselves, but from the sovereign Filipino people. As such, they remain accountable to the public for the exercise of their powers. 

Its significance remains relevant in recent national issues, including the Senate impeachment proceedings, shifts in legislative alignments, and the implementation of public infrastructure projects including the flood control programs. It is likewise reflected in persistent scrutiny of public officials who have long been subject of legal warrants and processes. All of these underscore the people’s role in demanding accountability and transparency in public service and reaffirm the reality that every act remains answerable to the people.

As we commemorate this day of independence, let us remember that a truly independent nation is one where the government remains accountable to the people from whom its authority originates. As citizens, it is our duty to take part in shaping the nation’s future and safeguarding its sovereignty.

Mapagpalayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

The UP Portia Sorority takes great pride in celebrating Athalia Charein Perez Juan's induction into Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in Social Sciences.

Pi Gamma Mu is the oldest and preeminent interdisciplinary social science honor society, dedicated to encouraging and promoting excellence in the social sciences while upholding and nurturing the values of scholarship, leadership, and service.

On June 1, 2026, Lia was among the distinguished inductees recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and extension in the field of public administration that have brought honor to both their institution and the nation. Currently a graduating evening student at the UP College of Law and a member of its honor society, the Order of the Purple Feather, Lia continues to embody the ideals of excellence, scholarship, and service.

We are immensely proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Lia's achievements. Always Portian and Proud!

The UP Portia Sorority proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Sis Annamhel Monique Castro Roa, who recently obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with High Honors. 

The excellence she has shown has marked this important milestone with several accolades namely, a Double Certification in Law & Technology, and Public Interest & Social Justice, Pro Bono Honors for Legal Services rendered within the academic year, and Recognition for Best Oral Presentation. 

During her academic stay, Sis Monroe has also served as an editor of the Berkeley Journal of Entertainment and Sports Law and served on the board of the Pilipino-American Law Society. To top it all off, Sis Monroe launched NURI - a virtual professional coaching platform for aspiring lawyers in the Philippines.

Congratulations, Sis Monroe! We are truly inspired by your remarkable journey and look forward to your continued success in the legal field! Your passion for the law is a true embodiment of Portian excellence. Always and in all ways, Portian and proud! 💙

The Sorority proudly celebrates the publication of Sis Kimberly Belle Diet’s article, “Of Worth and Wages: Reimagining Philippine Loss of Earning Capacity to Include Homemakers and Unpaid Domestic Workers” in the Volume 99, Issue 2 release of the esteemed Philippine Law Journal.

The Article argues for the grant of compensatory damages for the loss of housekeeping capacity for a more comprehensive approach under our tort law that considers the productive contributions of housewives, househusbands, and unpaid domestic workers to the household economy.

Congratulations, sis! May your work inspire meaningful discussion and contribute to the continuing development of jurisprudence.

The UP Portia Sorority proudly celebrates the appointment of Atty. Anna Theresa L. Licaros as Chief Compliance Officer of BDO Unibank, Inc.

Prior to her appointment, Atty. Licaros served as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer of BDO, where she played a key role in advancing the Bank's compliance and governance initiatives. Her distinguished career includes senior roles at HSBC Philippines, Philippine Veterans Bank, and Manila Electric Company, as well as years in private legal practice.

Her appointment reflects a career marked by excellence, integrity, and commitment to service. The UP Portia Sorority celebrates this well-deserved milestone and wishes her continued success as she takes on this important leadership role and continues to make meaningful contributions to the legal and business communities.

Always and in all ways, Portian and proud! 💙

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sis and a distinguished figure in Philippine legal education and public service, Prof. Myrna Santeco Feliciano.  

A dedicated public servant, Sis Myrna served in the academe, the judiciary, and various public institutions throughout her career. Within the UP System, she served as Law Librarian of the UP College of Law, Officer-in-Charge of the UP Diliman Library, Director of the Institute of Judicial Administration, and Associate Dean of the UP College of Law.

Beyond the University, Sis Myrna continued her exemplary career as a consultant to the Supreme Court Committee on Family Courts and Juvenile Concerns, Executive Director of the MCLE Office, and Chairperson Emeritus of the Legal Writing, Research, and Methodology Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy. A steadfast advocate for women’s rights, Sis Myrna also served as the Commissioner of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women. 

Guided by principle and marked by excellence, her far-reaching impact has been felt not only by lawyers and law students but by all those who have had the pleasure of working alongside her throughout the years. As we honor her life, we recognize the enduring legacy she leaves behind in the generations of legal professionals she mentored, the institutions she strengthened, and the advocacies she advanced. 

We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to her family, loved ones, colleagues, former students, and all those mourning her passing.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sis Maria Veronica Mercado Manalo for being recognized as the Young Lawyer of the Year at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Southeast Asia Law Awards 2026 held in Singapore, prevailing over 11 other nominees.

The ceremony honors outstanding achievements in the legal profession, recognizing exceptional performances of both private practitioners and in-house counsel across Southeast Asia and beyond.

The sorority shares in the joy of this remarkable recognition, as it truly embodies the excellence, integrity, and dedication of Portians in the legal profession. Congratulations on yet another milestone, Sis V!

Forever Portian and Proud!

The UP Portia Sorority proudly congratulates our sisses who have been elected to serve in the Central Board of the UP Law Student Government (LSG) for the academic year 2026–2027:

BEATRIZ DE LEON PINEDA
LSG Secretary

LEANN PATRICE ADVINCULA GANZON
LSG Second Year Batch Representative

We celebrate your well-earned success, and we take pride in your unwavering commitment to serving the student body with both excellence and integrity. We look forward to your term as student leaders of our beloved UP Law community.

Always and in all ways, Portian and proud! 💙

We warmly congratulate Leann Patrice Advincula Ganzon for her remarkable performance, together with the rest of her team, at the semi-finals of the Magallona Cup 2026!

Your performance at the premiere intramural moot court competition of the UP College of Law serves as a testament of your skill and determination.

Job well done, sis! We proudly commend the excellence and discipline you have shown!

Portian and proud! 💙