WVSU Journal for Law Advocacy
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The WVSU Journal for Law Advocacy (JLA) is an academic journal committed to the development of legal scholarship for and from the Visayas Region and Southern Philippines. The student-run editorial board adheres to a double-blind peer review process as its editorial policy to determine the quality of submission both from law students and legal practitioners. For inquiries on how to submit your original legal manuscripts or on how to subscribe to our Journal, please email the Journal’s Executive Editor – Clyde Gacayan at col_journal@wvsu.edu.ph WVSU Journal for Law Advocacy (ISSN : 1908-532X) - West Visayas State University Journal for Law Advocacy, WVSU Journal for Law Advocacy (JLA), WVSU JLA, JLA
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The Philippine party-list system and representation of marginalized populations
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)The Party-list system is a unique aspect of the Philippine political system; a political battleground designed to ensure a representative democracy that allows for ample and proportional representation of marginalized ... -
No time runs against families?: Gains and losses in regulating political dynasties in the Philippines
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) Families dominate Philippine Politics. They occupy governmental posts and have a direct hand in legislation. The pioneering volume of Alfred McCoy’s book published in 1994 entitled Anarchy of Families reveals ... -
Back to the future's past: An overview of the recently concluded 2022 National Elections
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) With the pandemic placing additional stress on both private and government institutions, the Philippines is at a historic crossroads with the need to elect leaders who can propel the nation toward economic ... -
Clinical legal education program and revised model law curriculum: Championing law advocacy and ethical-driven lawyering
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) The rebranding of Rule 138-A1 with lethargic history save for the University of the Philippines’ Office of Legal Aid and the Ateneo Legal Services Center is a great leap forward to fix the huge disconnect between ...