University of Makati School of Law Government

18/04/2026

Happy birthday to our Executive Secretary Josh Nicole Miranda 🥳 your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all your time and efforts not only for SOLGOV but for the whole SOL community. Enjoy your day Josh! 🎂

30/03/2026

Now accepting orders for SOL ID Lanyards!

Upgrade your everyday carry—simple, sleek, and made for you.
Check the link for details and the order form: https://forms.gle/51ENJpmfrywXg7sm6

Limited stocks only, so don’t miss out!

11/03/2026

A Tribute to the Women of the UMak School of Law
This Women’s Month, we honor the women in law who consistently rise above long-standing standards and redefine the limitations of the legal field. ⚖️📚

The legal profession grows stronger when more voices are heard, more perspectives are welcomed, and more women are empowered to lead. Progress is not about division—it is about widening the path for those who come next and recognizing those who pave the way today.

We take this moment to express our deepest gratitude to our brilliant mentors and the dedicated administrative leaders who guide our journey with wisdom, integrity, and grace:

Our Mentors and Pillars of Excellence
Dean Raquel Dujunco

Deputy Court Administrator Rainelda Montessa

Judge Ma. Concepcion Billones

Judge Gayle Angeli M. Recto

Judge Raquel V. Aspiras-Sanchez

Judge Lovely Matillano-Chavez

Justice Selma Alaras

Atty. Yvette Veronique Rueda

Atty. Aislyn Janelle Yao

Atty. Patricia Galang - De Jesus

Atty. Jannet Regalado

Atty. Donna Camitan

Atty. Judy Anne Yulo

Atty. Angel Chona Grace Valero-Nuñez

Atty. Joanne Ranada

Atty. Mikaela Andrea Cuacoyes

Atty. Kenneth Joy Quimio

Our Administrative Leaders and Support
Ms. Dianne Talaguit — School of Law Registrar

Ms. Kristine Anne Lumaban — Law School Librarian

Ms. Mia Frances Diego — Administrative Staff, to whom we extend our heartfelt appreciation for her unwavering dedication and support in the SOL Community.

As Michelle Obama said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

To the women who teach us, lead us, and support our pursuit of justice every single day: Happy Women’s Month!

24/02/2026

📢 Legally Blunt Special Episode 🎙️
Primus Inter Pares: Excellence in the Bar and the Practice of Law ⚖️

The Center for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Services (CCLELAS) of the University of Makati School of Law proudly presents a special podcast episode featuring two distinguished members of the legal profession:

✨ Atty. Ferlan Fariñas
✨ Atty. Yvette Veronique Rueda

🗓 February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 TBL Studio, University of Makati
🎥 Recorded onsite and streamed for our students and community

Join us for an insightful conversation on conquering the Bar, preparing with discipline and purpose, and navigating the realities of legal practice. Guided by our moderator, Ms. Crystal Cos, this one-hour session will explore bar preparation strategies, advice for aspiring lawyers, and meaningful reflections on life in the profession.

Be inspired by excellence. Learn from experience. Strive to become primus inter pares, a first among equals. ⚖️✨

24/02/2026

📣 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐊 𝐒𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 📣

This is the final week to submit your applications for the Scholarship Program of the University of Makati School of Law!

🗓️ Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

📝 Application Requirements

Please submit the following:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae with attached 2×2 ID photograph
• Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records
• Letter of Intent addressed to Dean Emeritus Jejomar C. Binay, through Executive Dean Jose M. Layug, Jr.
• Handwritten Essay explaining why you deserve to be a UMak Law Scholar

📩 Submit your complete application via email to:
[email protected]

📌 Email Subject: UMak SOL Application

19/02/2026

🎓✨ LIVE: Testimonial Dinner for Batch Themis

Tonight, we honor excellence, perseverance, and the successful journey of the newest lawyers of the University of Makati School of Law — Batch Themis.

From sleepless nights to triumphs, these individuals have transformed years of sacrifice into a proud moment of victory.

Join us as we celebrate their achievement.

Congratulations, Attorneys of Batch Themis! ⚖️

About the University of Makati:The University of Makati is the University of the City of Makati in the Philippines. UMak serves the less privileged citizens ...

19/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Dean Jay! 🎉

Wishing you an incredibly fun and relaxing day, with a well-deserved break from the everyday law school hustle! Thank you for your constant guidance and everything you do to make the UMak School of Law community such a great place for all of us.

19/02/2026

UMak SOL Men’s Volleyball advances to the quarterfinals of the ALSP-NCR Conflicts of Law 2026 after finishing the elimination round with a 1–1 record, including a win against Philippine Law School. The team will compete in the next round next week.

Congratulations and goodluck, UMak SOL Men’s Volleyball Team!

11/02/2026

Sa likod ng bawat titulong nakamit ay mga taon ng sakripisyo, puyat, at hindi matatawarang pagtitiyaga.

Inihahandog ng University of Makati School of Law ang Testimonial Dinner 2026: 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧. Isang gabi ng pagkilala sa UMak SOL 2025 Bar Passers—isang pagdiriwang ng kahusayan na pinatibay ng dedikasyong manilbihan sa bayan.

Ang inyong tagumpay ay dangal ng ating pamantasan.

Mabuhay ang bagong henerasyon ng mga tagapagtanggol ng katarungan! ⚖️💜

10/02/2026

The University of Makati extends its heartfelt congratulations to Atty. Jose Layug, Jr. on his appointment as the new School of Law (SOL) Executive Dean, alongside Atty. Antony Parreño as Associate Dean.

Their extensive experience in the legal profession and strong commitment will serve as the foundation and guidance for SOL’s scholars as they embark on their legal journey.

May their mentorship continue to produce top-performing lawyers and uphold excellence in legal education.

The University of Makati extends its heartfelt congratulations to Atty. Jose M. Layug, Jr., on his appointment as the new School of Law (SOL) Executive Dean, alongside Atty. Antony J. Parreño as Associate Dean.

With the continued guidance and invaluable support of Dean Emeritus Jejomar C. Binay, their extensive experience in the legal profession and strong commitment will serve as the foundation and guidance for SOL’s scholars as they embark on their legal journey.

May their collective leadership and mentorship continue to produce top-performing lawyers and uphold excellence in legal education at UMak.

03/02/2026

We would like to officially welcome SOLGOV’s new adviser, Atty. Demetrio Cabulay Jr.

He was an active volunteer during his law student days in University of Makati School of Law. His guidance and wisdom will help the current officers and future officers in the performance of their duties, including supporting the other student organizations of UMak SOL.

We look forward to the future of SOLGOV under his leadership.

We lead.
We learn.
We govern.

29/01/2026

📣 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐊 𝐒𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📣

⚖️ ᴡʜʏ ᴀᴘᴘʟʏ?
This scholarship removes financial barriers and provides aspiring lawyers with the academic support needed for success in law school and legal practice.

📚 ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴄʜᴏʟᴀʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴘʀᴏᴠɪᴅᴇ?
As a UMak Law Scholar, you will receive:
📖 Full tuition and miscellaneous fee coverage
💵 ₱10,000 monthly stipend
📘 ₱10,000 semestral book allowance
📝 Financial and logistical support during the Bar Examination
👩‍🏫 Access to quality legal education from experienced professors

🌐 ᴡʜᴏ ᴄᴀɴ ᴀᴘᴘʟʏ?
Open to all aspiring law students in the Philippines who can attend face-to-face classes in the University of Makati once the semester begins.

📝 ʜᴏᴡ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴘᴘʟʏ
Submit the following:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae with attached 2×2 ID photograph
• Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records
• Letter of Intent addressed to Dean Emeritus Jejomar C. Binay, through Executive Dean Jose M. Layug, Jr.
• Handwritten essay explaining why you deserve to be a UMak Law Scholar

📩 Submit your application via email: [email protected]
📌 Email Subject: UMak SOL Application

⏰ Don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now and start your journey toward a legal career. ⚖️