IBP Journal
The IBP Journal is the official legal publication of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines promoting the rule of law as the medium for meaningful discourse and commentary on the pressing legal issues.
IBP Journal Vol. 48, Issue No. 1
In this issue marking the beginning of the term of a new set of officers for the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, we are pleased to share insights coming from an esteemed jurist, current members of the Judiciary, and an author whose work covers areas besides law. Four scholarly pieces fill this issue. This, however, may be the last of its kind. For several decades, the IBP Journal has primarily focused on academic papers. This term however, the Board operates with an express mandate to consider other pieces. The scope of the content being considered is quite broad - from essays, to thought pieces, to analyses. Rather than the usual treatises, we are now accepting work that's just 10 pages long. It may seem sacrilegious but, the intent is to allow more participation from those who often do not have the time to flesh out a scholarly article but may have equally important (and compelling) ideas to share.
Post-Covid, the world has changed dramatically. And so has the profession. In keeping with these movements, the IBP Journal's pivot is designed to help it reach a much broader audience and adapt to this new world. To be clear, there will still be space for the traditional, academic paper. But that space will now be shared with other forms of writing. It is hoped that a diverse, multi-faceted journal that allows more voices would benefit the profession as a whole.
IBP Journal Vol. 47, Issue No. 4
Every avalanche begins with a single snowflake, and recent decisions, rule changes, and political upheavals in the Philippine legal system have been very large snowflakes indeed. Whether intended or not, each change has caused far-reaching ramifications in such diverse areas of practice as competition law, constitutional litigation, and treaty compliance and enforcement. And it is often left to the practitioners and judges on the ground level to operationalize these changes and implement doctrinal evolutions into our cohesive system of law.
In light of these watershed moments, Volume 47, Issue 4 of the IBP Journal thoroughly examines the effects of these changes in various areas of practice and provides innovative procedural and substantive tools to both judges and practitioners, so that they may better equip themselves to navigate a legal landscape which has changed significantly in a short period of time.
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IBP Journal Vol. 47, Issue No. 3
The greatest hindrance to the advancement of society has consistently been the fear caused by the unknown. A lot of times, it is not the lack of incentive or the inequitable distribution of resources that prevents success, but the hesitation that comes with leaving comfort and gambling on reassessment. To stand by the difficult choices made in the past is commendable, but it is equally so to venture into the unknown in search of a higher calling.
Volume 47, Issue 3 of the IBP Journal is an earnest effort towards discerning what practices are in desperate need of an overhaul and what innovations in legislation can best equip the Philippines to adapt and flourish in the modern age.
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IBP Journal Vol. 47, Issue No. 2
In this Issue, the IBP journal tackles often overlooked nuances that potentially spell either triumph or loss for a case or transaction. While substantive law lays the groundwork for seeking relief and obtaining justice, it is ultimately procedural law that provides the avenues for securing lasting relief.
These pieces on amicable settlement, lawyer’s conflicts of interest, the best interest of the child, and the current administration’s so called “war on drugs” use the procedural perspective to make their points clear. We hope that the members of the Bar and Bench, along with allied professions, would benefit from these works.
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IBP Journal Vol. 47, Issue No. 1
The juxtaposition of the past and the present is often jarring—at times for sheer incompatibility, but mostly out of choice. Decisions made in the past and present, if not rarely questioned, are less revisited in fear of destabilizing the confidence reposed in majoritarian actions. If anything, however, it is only by judging the present with the eyes of retrospect are future actions secured with certainty—the most that can be asked out of the standard of good governance.
Volume 47, Issue 1 of the IBP Journal contains pieces that contribute to this effort. They look at historical roots of present governmental processes, test their continuing viability, and formulate proposed approaches to improve.
The hope is that these contributes to the Philippine Legal Profession’s growth in wisdom from the past, critical assessments in the present, and prepared planning for the future.
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IBP Journal Vol. 46, Issue No. 2
Consistent with its historical praxis of subjecting to critical examination the timely and relevant political law issues of our time, the IBP Journal in this edition confronts questions on the parameters of the President’s borrowing power, the constitutional duty to disclose information on the President’s health, and the dimensions of free speech in the age of social media.
However, beyond these weighty subjects within the province of political law, this issue of the IBP Journal carries on the tradition of fostering scholarly understanding of various fields of law, this time presenting insightful articles on the principles of international commercial contracts and the rules on treaty observation and interpretation.
Through these articles of timely and relevant scholarship, the IBP Journal seeks to continue serving as a platform for critical thinking on various issues in political law, and likewise, deeper understanding of other realms of law.
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IBP Journal Vol. 46, Issue No. 1
UP WILOCI (Women Lawyers' Circle, Inc.) 75th Anniversary Edition
Gender equality is a fundamental human right. When this right is not afforded full protection, society as a whole falters.
If half of the world is denied equal footing in developing their potentials, the future of humanity remains bleak. And altering this course is a pressing challenge, requiring sincere commitment to gender equality.
Empowered women are in a better position to promote the well-being, health, and productivity of their families and communities. Thus, women empowerment is crucial in attaining a truly just, productive and resilient society.
As such, addressing gender gaps — access to education, employment, representation, exercise of rights and opportunities — deserves to be at the forefront of national and global discourse.
In celebration of Women’s Month (March), the IBP Journal pays tribute to the cause of gender equality and women empowerment by sponsoring this special edition in partnership with one of the oldest organizations of women lawyers in the Philippines. This edition takes on seven articles, all authored by women, each delving on specific topics that bear on pressing issues and challenges to gender equality in the country.
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IBP Journal Vol. 45, Issue No. 2
The practice of law is pointless if it does not, above all, champion human dignity, respect for rights, and access to justice.
Whether in the broad arena of international law or the smaller venues of a local drug court or a legal aid program for the underprivileged, the articles in this issue emphasize a common theme: the IBP Journal aims to be a platform for advocacies that redound to the legal profession’s duty to champion human dignity, respect for rights, and access to justice. Through this issue, the IBP Journal hopes to give voice to the voiceless.
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IBP Journal Vol. 45, Issue No. 1
Special Issue on the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic brought massive disruptions to the Philippine legal and judicial system. As the specter of the COVID-19 virus swept throughout the country, drastic lockdowns were enforced, leading to complete shutdowns of courtrooms, government agencies, law offices, and law schools. Almost the entire legal system slid into paralysis, as did the rest of society. It was unprecedented.
To survive and stay relevant in a world gripped by a pandemic, every lawyer, just like the rest of society, must retool and adapt, and every legal institution must reinvent and reengineer. After all, amid all the public health uncertainties, the government must govern, the wheels of justice must turn, commerce must grind, private conflicts must be managed, legal learning and solutions must forge ahead.
This Special Issue tackles the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the legal profession and the judicial system. This edition also heralds the assumption of a new set of editorial team and editorial board, who are mostly incumbent deans of various law schools from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In all, the articles are guides in these unprecedented times. No doubt the pandemic has receded the boundaries and disrupted the routines of courts and the legal profession. And the featured articles offer visions of transforming a crisis into an opportunity for growth.
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