WMSU Moot Union

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

The Persons and Family Relations Debates, held on December 13, 2025, provided a dynamic platform for first-year law students to demonstrate their understanding of fundamental legal principles through rigorous and thoughtful discourse. The activity brought together debaters from the JD 1-A, JD 1-B, and JD 1-C Contingents, highlighting both advocacy skills and substantive legal knowledge.

This academic undertaking was made possible through the partnership with the WMSU Moot Court Union, the guidance and support of Atty. Arnold C. Bucoy, its moderator and professor of Persons and Family Relations, and the continued support of the Dean of the WMSU College of Law, Atty. Irma Mari Medalle-Rivero, whose encouragement and guidance helped ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the event.

The debate concluded with JD 1-A Contingent Team 2, composed of Dorothy Muyargas, Sharamie Nagdar, and Ranz Louie Jasminez, emerging as the winners of the tournament. Special recognition is also extended to Sharamie Nagdar, who was adjudged Best Speaker of the Tournament for her outstanding performance.

Congratulations to all the debaters for their commendable participation and dedication to academic excellence. 👏

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐅𝐑 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖.

The 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐅𝐑 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 by Atty. Arnold C. Bucoy is happening TOMORROW at the WMSU College of Law Moot Court!

Witness the future crimson lawyers of Sections A, B, and C battle head-to-head as they showcase sharp legal thinking, powerful arguments, and mastery of Persons and Family Relations.

This landmark event is brought to you in partnership with the 𝐖𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐌𝐔) and proudly supported by the College of Law Administration headed by Dean Irma Medalle, a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal advocates.

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𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗪𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏.
THE BATTLE OF THE BRILLIANT BEGINS!

Presenting the Contingent of JD1A, JD1B, and JD1C. They are ready as the fierce competitors of the 1st PFR Debates by Atty. Arnold C. Bucoy!

Who will rise as the FIRST-EVER PFR DEBATE CHAMPIONS?

These future Crimson Lawyers are ready to clash in a showdown of legal mastery, sharp reasoning, and championship-level debating.

𝗝𝗗𝟭𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧
Team 1
• DELA VICTORIA, JOHN FRANCIS N.
• BARING, RONOEL G.
• BASALUDDIN, RUZBYHANN A.

Team 2
• MUYARGAS, DOROTHY
• NAGDAR, SHARAMIE A.
• JASMINEZ, RANZ LOUIE D.R.

𝗝𝗗𝟭𝗕 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧
Team 1
• IMRAN, MANSOOR
• GALANG, MUHAMMAD
• TAGADAYA, GAJIEBER

Team 2
• NONO, KATRINA
• JALLORINA, KAREN
• ALLIAN, ALIYA

𝗝𝗗𝟭𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧
Team 1
• SARACHO, JONATHAN R.
• TALAB, JAMAICAH B.
• ZAMBALES, PRINCETHON T.

Team 2
• CERNA, LANZ IRA A.
• FERNANDO, JOEFRY P.
• LAPUHAPO, ADELAIDA N.

𝑾𝑯𝑶 𝑾𝑰𝑳𝑳 𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑲, 𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑼𝑬, 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻?

Catch them on December 13, 2025 at the WMSU College of Law Moot Court as they battle head-to-head for glory!

In partnership with the WMSU Moot Court Union (WMU) and proudly supported by the College of Law Administration under Dean Irma Medalle, forging excellence and nurturing our future Crimson Lawyers.



𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒?

The 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗙𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 by Atty. Arnold C. Bucoy is finally happening!

Witness the first-level law students of the Western Mindanao State University College of Law showcase their mastery of Persons and Family Relations in an intense intellectual showdown! ⚖️

📅𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📍 𝗪𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

This event is proudly brought to you in partnership with the 𝗪𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗪𝗠𝗨) and supported by the College of Law Administration headed by Dean Irma Medalle, in steadfast commitment to shaping future Crimson Lawyers.

✨ Join us and experience the passion, brilliance, and advocacy of our rising legal champions!



𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐖𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐌𝐔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

The WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025 concluded with a motivating message from Interim President Mersan Nagdar, who urged members to embrace their roles in shaping the College of Law’s first-ever organized debate and moot court team.

The WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025 wrapped up with a powerful and optimistic address from the Western Mindanao University Moot Court Union’s Interim President, Mersan Nagdar (JD3A). Speaking with enthusiasm, Nagdar expressed his excitement for the Union’s upcoming journey as it formally begins its participation in competitive debating and advocacy.

Nagdar emphasized that each member holds an essential role, not only as competitors but also as contributors to the growth and stability of the College of Law’s pioneering debate and moot court organization. He reminded the new entrants that their commitment extends beyond tournaments; it includes sustaining the culture, standards, and integrity of the Union for the years to come.

He further highlighted the responsibility the Union carries as one of the College’s flagship organizations, tasked with representing the University with integrity, excellence, and passion in all its engagements.

As WEMO 2025 came to a close, the message was clear: while the orientation may have ended, the shared mission of the Union has only just begun. Armed with enthusiasm, guidance, and a renewed sense of purpose, the members step forward ready to uphold the values and vision of the WMU Moot Court Union.

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐖𝐌𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Regular members of the WMSU Moot Court Union (WMU) took charge of key learning sessions during the WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025, guiding new entrants through debate formats, community-building activities, and the Union’s commitment to growth and excellence.

The WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025, held on November 15 at the College of Law, featured active participation and leadership from current regular members of the WMU. The orientation provided new entrants with a comprehensive introduction to the Union’s culture, standards, and the collaborative environment that defines its training ethos.

Fiona Elisse Morales (JD3A) and Red Lacastesantos (JD2B) facilitated the core academic segment of the program, presenting the common debate formats used in both debate and moot court competitions. Their discussion aimed to familiarize new members with the diversity of competitive structures they may encounter, emphasizing that each format requires a unique blend of analytical skill, teamwork, and adaptability.

To complement the learning sessions, Mary Rose Pilar Ello (JD3B) led the Getting-to-Know-You (GTKY) and energizer activities designed to build rapport among the participants. These interactive exercises reinforced the Union’s advocacy for camaraderie and mutual support, values essential to sustaining a strong and cohesive team.

The facilitators collectively underscored the Union’s mission of cultivating excellence through continuous learning. They reminded entrants that everyone, regardless of experience level, remains part of an ongoing developmental process as they hone their skills, refine their reasoning, and strengthen their confidence across varying debate formats.

With the leadership and encouragement of the regular members, WEMO 2025 successfully set the tone for a productive and purpose-driven year for the Union’s newest cohort.

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐌𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

New entrants of the WMSU Moot Court Union (WMU) were oriented on the Union’s processes and expectations during the 2025 Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO), an event that also showcased the solid backing of the College of Law administration and student government.

The WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025 introduced new members to the core operations, standards of performance, and organizational expectations within the Union. Speakers outlined the responsibilities of student debaters and mooters, upcoming trainings, and the culture of discipline and excellence that the Union upholds.

A key highlight of this year’s orientation was the resounding support expressed by the College of Law leadership. Midway through the program, Dean Irma Medalle delivered a video message extending her gratitude to the students for their willingness to represent the College and University in debate and moot court competitions. She emphasized that the administration fully stands behind the Union and is committed to strengthening its academic and competitive endeavors.

Reinforcing this message, Law Student Association (LSA) President Mark Infante affirmed the LSA’s readiness to assist the Union, particularly through provision of financial support for its operational and training needs. He further oriented entrants on the Union’s Constitution and By-Laws, clarifying promotion processes, internal protocols, and expectations for conduct and participation.

Their messages underscored a unified commitment to empower WMU members as they prepare for rigorous training and upcoming competitions. With strong institutional and organizational backing, the new cohort enters the year with heightened motivation and a reinforced sense of purpose.

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐖𝐌𝐔 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The WMSU Moot Court Union (WMU) energized its newest batch of entrants as Atty. Arnold “ACB” Bucoy, Union Coach, laid out the organization’s plans for 2025, ranging from intensive training sessions and inter-organizational collaborations to a slate of upcoming debate and moot court competitions.

Addressing the new members, Atty. Bucoy encouraged them to engage fully, stressing that active participation and commitment are essential to maximizing their growth within the Union. He echoed the earlier message delivered by Hon. Judge Ryan Delena, affirming that debating equips students with critical skills fundamental to legal practice. As evidence, he pointed to numerous former WMSU College of Law debaters who have gone on to become successful lawyers, proof of the long-term impact of rigorous training and competitive advocacy experiences.

The announcement marked an exciting start for incoming members, who are set to embark on a year of skill-building, collaboration, and competitive excellence under the Union’s guidance.

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐖𝐄𝐌𝐔 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐀

The WMU Entrant Members Orientation (WEMO) 2025 officially commenced today at the College of Law, Western Mindanao State University, welcoming a fresh batch of aspiring members into the Union.

The program opened with an inspiring message from Hon. Judge Ryan Delena, who spoke on behalf of Atty. Irma Medalle, Dean of the College of Law. Judge Delena underscored the importance of cultivating an engaged and active student body, highlighting how participation in debate and moot court sharpens legal reasoning and advocacy skills. He further emphasized the administration’s strong support for students’ involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, noting that such avenues build discipline, commitment, and integrity, values essential as the new entrants embark on their journey within the organization.

The orientation aims to introduce members to the Union’s core values, expectations, and upcoming activities for the academic year. Enthusiasm from participants filled the venue as they engaged with coaches and fellow members, marking a promising start to their involvement in the WMU community.

WEMO 2025 continues throughout the afternoon with sessions designed to guide entrants toward active and informed participation in the Union.

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆

𝐃-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Today’s orientation brings us together for one purpose: to welcome our new members into the WMSU Moot Court Union and introduce them to our mission of advocacy, excellence, and unity. This is where we learn, connect, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

See you later, future advocates and leaders of the Union. Today we open the doors to a year of debate, growth, and purpose. Let’s build connections, ignite conversations, and start strong!

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂

𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆.