Statement of the UP Law Student Government

At around 8:20 am, Monday, June 19, 2006, a group of 8 men in ski-masks, carrying pipes and baseball bats attacked a sophomore student of the UP College of Law, while he was walking alone along the corridor between Bocobo Hall and Malcolm Hall. He is a member of a law-based fraternity. One of the witnesses to the incident claimed that the get-away car used by the assailants is owned by another UP law student who belongs to a rival fraternity. This is the first incident in recent years of fraternity related violence occurring in the UP College of Law.

WE, the UP Law Student Government, condemn these senseless acts of violence. Suche acts should not be condoned anywhere, but we are doubly concerned that it has happened within the grounds of Malcolm. It is an insult not just to the students and professors, but also to this Institution itself, which has its values anchored on decency, propriety and respect for fellow men. By committing such violent acts, these masked assailants did not only inflict physical injuries on their victim, they also disturbed the peace of the College and endangered the members of this Community. Furthermore, we are saddened by the mere allegation that students of this College are involved in this brutal episode.

It should be made clear to these individuals, whether they come from this College or not, that they are not welcome to do as they please within Malcolm Hall. We implore members of fraternities to settle their disputes in a manner that will not disrupt the peace and order, to settle it as amicably as possible and without endangering the safety of the members of this Community.

We ask the rest of the Student Body to unite with us in this cause against fraternity related violence. Let this incident be the last act of violence in the UP College of Law.

(signed)
Christina Faye Condez
President

Lorybeth Baldrias
Vice-President

Ria Ochoa
Secretary

Hardy Aquende
Treasurer

Elgene Feliciano
P.R.O.

Dino Aguirre
Law-Representative

Party Time!

UP LSG

and

Upsilon Sigma Phi

is inviting everyone to

Twilight: A Black and White Party
A Fundraising Event
For the benefit of the UP BarOps 2006

in cooperation with

Delta Lambda Sigma
Portia Sorority
Winlaw

and

the Association of Law Schools of the Philippines

July 1, 2006
Phi Bar at Metrowalk, Meralco Avenue
Gates open at 7pm

Featuring
A Fashion Show with your favorite UP Law models
UP Law Bands and other surprise celebrity guests
Games and prizes for everyone

Tickets are P250 per person for UP Law Students
Tickets are also consumable for food and drinks during the night.
Open bar is from 9-11PM

SY 2006 - 2007

The 1st semester starts on JUNE 13 2006 (Tuesday).
(enjoy your last few days of summer!)

Sem starter tips and reminders
- do remember to pay the LSG student's fee (75php), the LSG needs your money :)
- have at least 1 id picture ready for every subject you will be taking
- have your id VALIDATED at the library within the first week