UST Canon Law Society

15/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that SR. RHIZA M. ELTANAL, AR has successfully completed the defense of her licentiate thesis with a title, “THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT ON THE CORE RELIGIOUS VALUES OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT SISTERS: A CANONICAL ANALYSIS OF CANON 666 IN THE LIGHT OF TOWARDS FULL PRESENCE,” last May 13, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Romulo Rodriguez, OP, JCD, represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Sr. Rhiza for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

12/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. RUIN ROY G. SALVO has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “THE EUCHARISTIC RESERVATION IN THE DIOCESE OF DIPOLOG: A CANONICAL EVALUATION,” last May 12, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Romulo Rodriguez, OP, JCD, represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. Roy for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church. See less

12/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. BRETHEN RYE M. GAMALA has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “THE RELEGATION OF THE QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF BACOLOD: A CASE STUDY FOR ITS CANONICAL EVALUATION,” last May 11, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Romulo Rodriguez, OP, JCD, represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. Brethen for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

12/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. ALEMAR ORIT, MSP has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “TOWARDS A CANONICAL POLICY FOR THE INCARDINATION OF CLERICS INTO THE MISSION SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES IN LIGHT OF CANON 268, §2,” last May 11, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Sr. Melanie S. Reyes, MSBS, JCD, represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. Alemar for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

12/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. JOHN LUKE A. ANDES has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “TOWARD A PRE-DIACONAL FORMATION PROGRAM IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LEGAZPI,” last May 8, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Julius Paul Factora, O.P., J.C.D., represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. John for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

12/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that ATTY. CRESELDA G. BALDONADO has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING PENAL LIABILITY IN CANONS 1323, 1324 AND 1326 AND IN ARTICLES 11 TO 15 OF THE PHILIPPINE REVISED PENAL CODE AND THEIR RELEVANCE IN CANONICAL AND PHILIPPINE CIVIL LAW PRACTICE,” last May 7, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Danilo Flores, J.U.D., represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Atty. Creselda for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

06/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. JUN-JUN L. JONATAS, Ed.D., Ph.D., has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “A CANONICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF TARLAC’S MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR ENGAGED COUPLES IN LIGHT OF CANON 1063, 2° and 3°,” last May 5, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Romulo V. Rodriguez, O.P., J.C.D., represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. Jun-Jun for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

06/05/2026

The Faculty of Canon Law joyfully announces that REV. FR. FERDINANDUS SOEKA has successfully completed the defense of his licentiate thesis with a title, “INTERPRETING CANON 799 OF THE 1983 CODE OF CANON LAW IN RELATION TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION PERTINENT TO THE CURRICULUM OF SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS SWASTA PANCA SETYA WITHIN KURIKULUM MERDEKA OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA,” last March 30, 2026, before the duly constituted members of the panel.

This work, carried out under the expert direction of Rev. Fr. Romulo V. Rodriguez, O.P., J.C.D., represents a significant contribution to the ongoing scholarly service of the Church’s juridical tradition.
The Faculty warmly congratulates Fr. Ferdinandus for the rigor, clarity, and ecclesial spirit demonstrated throughout the research and examination.

We likewise express sincere appreciation to the adviser and members of the panel for their careful evaluation and for their commitment to fostering sound canonical science.
May this achievement strengthen the mission of our academic community in promoting justice, communion, and the salus animarum within the life of the Church.

30/04/2026

Last April 28, the UST Faculty of Canon Law had its Canon Law Hour at the Martyrs Hall, featuring Rev. Fr. Jose Junar N. Dela Victoria, JCD, of the Diocese of Davao and a former professor of the Faculty.

The session, titled “Mitis Iudex: 10 Years After,” served as a venue for reflection on the developments in the Church’s approach to marriage nullity cases a decade after the promulgation of Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus. Fr. Dela Victoria revisited key reforms, highlighted their pastoral and juridical implications, and discussed how these changes continue to shape the work of canon lawyers and Church tribunals today.

A morning marked by insight, collaboration, and a renewed appreciation for the role of canon law in the life of the Church.

28/04/2026

Happening Now:

Rev. Fr. Jose Junar N. Dela Victoria, JCD, from the Diocese of Davao and former professor of the Faculty of Canon Law, led the discussion on "Mitis Iudex: 10 Years After" at the Martyrs Hall of the University during the Canon Law Hour of the UST Faculty of Canon Law.

27/04/2026