Faculty of Civil Law (1734)
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Degree Program
Bachelor of Laws
First Year (2 Terms)
First Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Constitutional Law 1 | 3 | |
| Criminal Law 1 | 3 | |
| Legal Research and Bibliography | 2 | |
| Legal Writing | 2 | |
| Persons and Family Relations | 4 | |
| Statutory Construction | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Basic Legal Ethics | 2 | |
| Constitutional Law 2 | 3 | Constitutional Law 1 |
| Criminal Law 2 | 4 | Criminal Law 1 |
| Legal Technique and Logic | 2 | |
| Natural Resources & Environmental Law | 3 | |
| Obligations and Contracts | 5 | Persons and Family Relations |
| TOTAL | 19 |
Second Year (2 Terms)
First Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Agrarian Law & Social Legislation | 2 | |
| Criminal Procedure | 3 | Criminal Law 1, Criminal Law 2 |
| Human Rights Law | 2 | |
| Labor Law 1 | 3 | |
| Land Titles and Deeds | 2 | |
| Property | 4 | |
| Public Corporation | 2 | Constitutional Law 1 |
| Sales | 2 | Obligations & Contracts |
| TOTAL | 20 |
Second Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Administrative Law, Public Officers & Election Laws | 3 | Constitutional Law 1 |
| Civil Procedure | 5 | Criminal Procedure |
| Credit Transactions | 3 | Obligations & Contracts |
| Labor Law 2 | 3 | Labor Law 1 |
| Negotiable Instruments Law | 3 | |
| Public International Law | 3 | Constitutional Law 1 |
| Special Penal Laws | 2 | Criminal Law 1, Criminal Law 2 |
| TOTAL | 22 |
Third Year (2 Terms)
First Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Conflict of Laws | 2 | Persons and Family Relations |
| Insurance | 2 | |
| Intellectual Property Law | 2 | |
| Legal Medicine | 1 | |
| Partnership, Agency, and Trusts | 3 | Obligations & Contracts |
| Special Commercial Laws | 2 | |
| Taxation 1 | 3 | |
| Transportation Laws | 2 | |
| Wills & Succession | 4 | Property |
| TOTAL | 21 |
Second Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | 2 | Civil Procedure |
| Corporation & Securities Law | 5 | |
| Evidence | 4 | Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure |
| Legal Forms | 2 | |
| Problem Areas in Legal Ethics | 3 | Basic Legal Ethics |
| Special Proceedings | 3 | Civil Procedure |
| Taxation 2 | 3 | Taxation 1 |
| Torts and Damages | 2 | Obligations & Contracts |
| TOTAL | 24 |
Fourth Year (2 Terms)
First Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Civil Law Review 1 | 5 | Persons and Family Relations, Property, Wills and Succession |
| Commercial Law Review 1 | 4 | Corporation Law, Insurance, Intellectual Property Law, Negotiable Instruments Law, SPCL |
| Constitutional Law Review 1 | 4 | Constitutional Law 1, Constitutional Law 2, EPA, Human Rights, Public Corporations, Public International Law |
| Labor Law Review | 3 | Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Labor Law 1, Labor Law 2 |
| Practice Court 1 | 2 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Special Proceedings |
| Remedial Law Review 1 | 4 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Special Proceedings |
| TOTAL | 22 |
Second Term
| Course Title | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| Civil Law Review 2 | 4 | Civil Law Review 1; Credit Transactions; Obligations & Contracts; Partnership, Agency, and Trusts; Sales |
| Commercial Law Review 2 | 4 | Commercial Law Review 1 |
| Criminal Law Review | 4 | Criminal Law 1, Criminal Law 2, Special Penal Laws |
| Legal Counseling & Social Responsibility | 2 | |
| Practice Court 2 | 2 | Practice Court 1 |
| Remedial Law Review 2 | 4 | Evidence, Remedial Law Review 1, Special Proceedings |
| Taxation Law Review | 3 | Taxation 1, Taxation 2 |
| TOTAL | 23 |
Patron Saint
Saint Raymund de Peñafort, O.P.
Feast Day: January 7
Namesake of the building that houses the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the College of Commerce and Business Administration
While he was born to nobility, being a relative of the King of Aragon of Spain, St. Raymund de Peñafort eventually chose to live a life of service to the Lord. With an intellectual prowess that foretold of scholastic success, he finished his studies at an early age. By the time he was 20, he was already teaching philosophy, and within ten years, he was a doctor of canon law.
At the age of 41, he became a Dominican and quickly caught the eye of Pope Gregory IX, for whom he worked and became confessor. More than that, his expertise in canon law was tapped, as he was commissioned to rearrange and codify canon law, whose components were scattered in many publications. Raymund de Peñafort organized these into a single document. His work impressed the Pope, who later on issued a Bull recognizing Raymund’s work as the authoritative compilation and should thus be used in schools.
He was likewise elected as Master of the Order of Preachers, during which time he reorganized their constitutions, among others. He stepped down at the age of 65, two years after he became Master of the Order.
Upon his retirement, he had 35 years left to oppose heresies and convert the Moors in Spain. He event convinced St. Thomas Aquinas to write his work Against the Gentiles.
He died in 1275, on his 100th year. St. Raymund de Peñafort, being a canon lawyer, is the patron saint of canon lawyers and lawyers in general.
Sources:
American Catholic.org. (2015). St. Raymond of Peñafort. American Catholic.org. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1253 (accessed on July 14, 2015)
Catholic Online. (2015). St. Raymond of Peñafort. Catholic.org. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=315 (accessed on July 14, 2015)
Objectives
The Faculty of Civil Law aims to develop men and women trained in the theory and practice of law and so imbued with Christian virtues and principles as to be worthy members of the legal profession and the community, particularly devoted to the pursuit of truth and the promotion of justice under a regime of liberty and democracy.
Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Atty. Nilo T. Divina, Ll. B., Dean
Rev. Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P., SThL-MA, Regent
Atty. Arthur B. Capili, Ll. B., Faculty Secretary
Faculty Council
Atty. Nilo T. Divina, Ll. B., Chair
Rev. fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P., SThL-MA, Member (Ex-Officio)
Judge Philip Aguinaldo, Member
Atty. Alden Francis Gonzales, Member
Atty. Amado Tayag, Member
Justice Myra Fernandez, Member
Justice Ronald B. Moreno, Member
Judge Myra Quiambao, Member
Atty. Enrique dela Cruz, Jr., Member
Atty. Arthur B. Capili, Ex-Officio Secretary
Faculty Members
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ABELLA, EDGARDO JUAN F. Rank: Assistant Professor Lecturer Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Jose Rizal College – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Commercial Science (Magna cum Laude) (Jose Rizal College – Manila, Philippines) |
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AGCAOILI, OSWALDO D. Rank: Associate Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (With Bar) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| AGUILAR-BILGERA, KATLYN ANNE C. |
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Rank: Professor 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| BALANE, RUBEN F. |
| BECINA-MACALINO, FE T. |
| BELLOSILLO, EDGARDO B. |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Commerce in Management (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| CHUA, RONALD C. |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| DABU, PEDRO T. JR. |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Commerce (National University – Manila, Philippines) |
| DE LEON, IAN JENRY E. |
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Rank: Associate Professor 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws |
| DIMAAMPAO, JAPAR B. |
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Rank: Assistant Professor 3 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Magna cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Behavior Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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DUMLAO-ESCALANTE, MARIA ELLA CECILIA D. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees |
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ESPALDON, AL CONRAD B. Rank: Degrees |
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FABELLA, IRVIN JOSEPH M. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Legal Managment (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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FEBLE, LOPE E. Rank: Associate Professor Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) |
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FERNANDEZ, GREGORIO GERRY F. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| FERNANDEZ, MYRA G. |
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Rank: Lecturer 5 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Phillipines) Bachelor of Arts in English (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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Garcia, Victoria C. Rank: Assistant Professor 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| GEPTY, ALLAN B. |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Magna Cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bacehlor of Science in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) (University of the East – Manila, Philippines) |
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GOROSPE, RENE B. Rank: Associate Professor 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Cum Laude) (Saint Louis University – Baguio City, Philippines) |
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HERRERA, OSCAR C. JR. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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HIDALGO, GEORGINA D. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Master in Business Administration (International Academy of Management and Economics – Makati City, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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JAVIER, AMY L. Rank: Associate Professorial Lecture 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Education (Magna cum Laude) (Philippine Normal College – Manila, Philippines) |
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JIMENEZ, JACINTO D. Rank: Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Ateneo de Manila University – Makati City, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) (Ateneo de Manila University – Quezon City, Philippines) |
| KASALA, PRUDENCE ANGELITA A. |
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KATO, BENEDICT G. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Cordileras -Baguio City, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Seminarium Maius Sancti Pauli) |
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LABITAG, EDUARDO A. Rank: Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Master of Laws (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven – Leuven, Belgium) Bachelor of Laws (University of the Philippines -Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts (Legazpi College – Bicol, Philippines) |
| LAGUILLES, ZENAIDA G. |
| LEGARDA, MARIA CAROLINA T. |
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LIM, VIRGINIA JEANNIE P. Rank: Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Doctor of Education (Saint Louis University – Baguio City, Philippines) Master of Laws (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision (Saint Louis University – Baguio City, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Saint Louis University – Baguio City, Philippines) |
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LIWANAG, RICO SEBASTIAN D. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Economics (San Beda College – Manila, Philippines) |
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LOANZON, VICTORIA V. Rank: Associate Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Master of Urban and Regional Planning (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (Unviersity of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines) |
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LUMBRERA, RIZALINA V. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (San Beda College of Law – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (University of the Philippines – Quezon City, Philippines) |
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MACALINTAL-SAWALI, CHARITO M. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in Actuarial Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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MARQUEZ, ANICIA C. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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MARQUEZ, ROLAND L. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (San Beda College – Manila, Phlippines) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Master of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Manila, Philippines) |
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ORTEGA, NOEL M. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (San Sebastian College – Recoletos – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Community Development, minor in Economics (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines) |
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PACHECO, ACEREY C. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees |
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PAGADUAN, ARSENIK B. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Commerce in Business Administration (Cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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PAGUIRIGAN, VIVIANA M. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 3 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Magna cum Laude) (Far Eastern University – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (Cum Laude) (Far Eastern University – Manila, Philippines) |
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PAR, BENIGNO JR. G. Rank: Lecturer 3 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Science in Commerce in Accounting (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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PEREZ, ELGIN MICHAEL C. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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PIMENTEL, OSCAR B. Rank: Associate Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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POQUIZ, SALVADOR A. Rank: Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Master of Laws (University of Manila – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) |
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QUIAMBAO, MYRA B. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in English (Philippine Christian University – Manila, Philippines) |
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RADAGIO, TEOFILO R. Rank: Associate Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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RIANO, WILLARD Rank: Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (San Sebastian College – Recoletos – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Cum Laude) (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
| ROBENIOL, GABRIEL T. |
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SANDOVAL, EDWIN R. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Cum Laude) (Far Eastern University – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Holy Trinity College – Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines) |
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SANTAMARIA, CESAR JR. E. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Associate in Arts (Aklan College – Kalibo Aklan, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) |
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SANTAMARIA-SENA, CARLA E. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degree Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in Actuarial Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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TATON, RODEL A. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Master of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (University of Saint Augustine – Iloilo City, Philippines) |
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TAYAG, AMADO E. Rank: Assistant Professor 1 Degrees Master in Business Administration (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Laws (Magna Cum Laude) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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ULEP, MAURICIO C. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines) |
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VILLASIS, CHRISTIAN G. Rank: Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1 Degrees Bachelor of Laws (Manuel L. Quezon University – Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (San Sebastian College – Recoletos, Manila, Philippines) Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (San Sebastian College – Recoletos Manila, Philippines) |
CACHO, ARNOLD E.
CO-PUA, MARIAN JOANNE K.
DE LA RAMA, JOSE I.
DIAZ, NOLI C.
GARAYBLAS, RAFAELITO M.
Support Staff
| INGALLA, Jaysan Z. | |
| CASTRO, Rod Ryan R. | |
| REDONDO, Felmer F. |
Office Address
Ground Floor, Main Building
University of Santo Tomas
España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila
Philippines 1008
Telephone & Fax
Telephone: +63-2-406-1611 loc. 8225
Telefax: +63-2-731-4027
Website
History
The Faculty of Civil Law is the oldest lay faculty in the University as well as in the Philippines. It was established on September 2, 1734, with a curriculum identical to that adopted during the time in leading universities of Europe. The number of subjects in the curriculum was later enriched and expanded. During the major part of the Spanish regime, the course consisted of twelve semesters (six years), based on a year of preparatory work.
During the American regime, the University of Santo Tomas modified the curriculum of the Faculty of Civil Law several times in order to meet the changing conditions. But firm in the resolve of turning out the worthy members of the Bar and practical Catholic lawyers, the University adhered to its basic policy of retaining in its curriculum important subjects introduced during the Spanish regime, to fully accomplish the aims and purposes of a sound Catholic legal education.
Under the Republic of the Philippines, the Faculty of Civil Law, faithful to the age-old principles guiding her mission, continues imparting the same solid formation, exacting the same academic discipline, and striving to serve the best interests of the profession and the nation.
Throughout her centuries-old existence, the Faculty has given the nation four Presidents: Manuel L. Quezon, Sergio S. Osmeña, Jose P. Laureal, and Diosdado P. Macapagal. It has likewise produced six Chief Justices: Cayetano L. Arellano, Victorino M. Mapa, Manuel G. Araullo, Ramon Q. Avanceña, Roberto B. Concepcion, and Andres R. Narvasa.
The Faculty has produced three graduates who placed first in the annual bar examinations: Roberto B. Concepcion in 1924; Diosdado P. Macapagal in 1933; and Arlene M. Maneja in 2002.
Deans (1959 – Present)
Regents (1959 – Present)
