Law Student Government Central Board Minutes of the Meeting Regular Meeting No.

8 July 2, 2012, 8PM

ATTENDANCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Benedict G. Nisperos, President Marie Louise N. Camino, Internals Vice President Julienne Marie A. Morada, Externals Vice President Anne Jaycelle C. Sacramento, Secretary Jose Antonio Rafael G. Santos, Treasurer Patrick Chris D. Carbonell, Public Relations Officer Ma. Christina S. Reyes, College Representative to the USC Diega D. Villanueva, Evening Representative Jelorie F. Gallego, Evening Representative Jian Paulo P. Boller, 4th Year Representative Paolo O. Celeridad, 4th Year Representative Gerard Emmanuel V. Tayao, 3rd Year Representative John Paul R. Rotap, 3rd Year Representative Hanna Keila H. Garcia, 2nd Year Representative Ranulfo J. Javelosa III, 2nd Year Representative Lazaro Kevin G. Pabiona, 1st Year Representative Carlo Augustine A. Roman, 1st Year Representative Present Present Present Present Absent1 Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent2 Present Present Present Present

DATE: 02 July 2012 VENUE: LSG Room TIME: 8:00pm-9:30pm AGENDA: Project Updates MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM at the LSG Room with the LSG President presiding over the meeting. The meeting immediately proceeded with the discussion of the agenda. a. NIGHT OF THE ARTS (NOTA) The event will be scheduled by end of August.

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Purpose: To raise donations for Jill through a mini-concert by the performing artists of the UP College of Law from the Charivari and Motions with participation from the LSG CB Members.

b. 2nd YEAR BATCH REPRESENTATIVES i. BATCH ASSEMBLY - Scheduled on Wednesday, July 4, 5:30pm - Agenda for their batch assembly: Sem planning updates Freshie Week Launching of batch core group Overview of acad policies In Re: Jill Hernandez

ii. SCHEDULE OF FRESHIE WEEK Issue: - Request to change the date of Freshie Week due to Org activities Possible dates: - July 14 Inter-C party might be moved to July 28 - July 21 Portia block screening of The Dark Knight Rises - July 28 near midterm exams Vote: - July 21 0 - July 28 10 votes - July 14 CB Resolution: Freshie Week is moved to July 23-28, 2012 iii. ASSIST FOR JILL (coordinated thru Kei) - Fund-raising for Jill Hernandez - Will be handled by UPCLOSE - Scheduled on July 29 - Participation of LSG: publicize the event and invite participants iv. GENDER FORUM - c/o Ms. Garcia - Ms. Garcia is done with the Concept paper. Ms. Sacramento and Ms. Garcia will talk to Maam Bing to discuss participation of SASH - Scheduled on August 3, 2012 v. NIGHT OF THE ARTS (NOTA) - Include in the BarOps Kick Off Party c. 3rd YEAR BATCH REPRESENTATIVES

Batch assembly will be conducted within this week for them to organize their core group and discuss matters concerning their batch, among which are the Forum, Scholarship, and Mock Bar proposal.

d. 4TH YEAR BATCH REPRESENTATIVES i. GRADCOMM Jian contacted the studios for grad pictures. However, they wanted to schedule a meeting. The seniors are requesting if they can have the photos taken on September. However, Jian emphasized that September would be too late for them. Hence, the schedule for taking of graduation pictures will still be on August.

ii. OLA - The Director scheduled the OLA Classroom component on Saturdays, 4-7pm. There is no solution yet as to those who are affected by said schedule. iii. SUMMER OSG - Some students got an INC despite the fact that they were able to comply with the requirements set by OSG. - The batch representatives will coordinate with Sir Hilbay to discuss this issue and propose solutions to these INCs. e. EVENING REPRESENTATIVES i. REGISTRATION CONCERNS: Schedule of SLR - Some students had to forego taking core subjects and other electives because the schedule of SLR is in conflict with those subjects - Considering that SLR classes do not really have a fixed schedule for meetings, it was suggested that the same be scheduled on Saturdays, 6-8pm, since there are no scheduled classes during this period. Issue on batch funds - already resolved - The evening representatives explained that the funds are for the projects of the evening community Reimbursement of confirmation fee - The OCS required the incoming freshmen to pay P5,000.00 as confirmation fee. - The students were informed that this amount will be deducted from their tuition fee. However, this was not done. - Also, up to this date, the freshies have not yet been reimbursed of said amount. - The students are asking if the LSG can follow-up with the OCS regarding the reimbursement of such amount.

The evening students also suggested that instead of paying the confirmation fee, the OCS can just require the incoming freshmen to submit a Letter of Intent to Enroll Readmission from LOA - An evening student was not allowed to enroll after 1 year of LOA. Also, another evening student was not allowed to enroll after his/her LOA. The student decided to just forego law school. o The LSG was asked to clarify the rules regarding readmission from LOA. o Is it really discretionary on the part of the College Secretary? - CB Suggestion: issue another handbook re: college policies o This should be included in the College Catalogue. However, the college administration does not want to recognize and include the content of the white handbook in the College Catalogue. Call for review of curriculum - This was raised due to the changes in the electives offered. - The evening students suggested reviewing the curriculum. It was also suggested that the electives which are bar subjects be included as part of the core subjects. Proposal of summer classes - Have an evening schedule to accommodate the evening students Electives - Based on the curriculum, 2nd year evening students have a 2-unit elective on their 2nd semester. - The evening students are worried because it would be hard to get an elective due to availability of non-review subjects and schedule. EVENING WEEK Scheduled on September 3-8, 2012 Venue: 7th High in The Fort The organizers are planning to sell tickets to non-UP law students o Suggestions: Use ALSP connections; partner with other law schools The CB agreed to allow the organizers to include LSG logo in their marketing letter

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iii. OTHER CONCERNS USB to Printer proposal of Blessings - Blessings and the College Library are willing to provide such service. However, the college administration is blocking the said proposal. - The LSG will clarify this issue with the Dean 4E concerns - 3 subjects on Saturdays (MedJur, Tax and Evidence) - Comment: All 4E students underwent such schedule. Security measures in our parking lots - Flat tire incidents - Suggestions:

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Add security Charge parking fees and use the revenue for payment of security Comments: o This needs to be approved by the UP Admin. o The campus does not have any paid parking space. This might not be feasible. Report the incident to the college administration

LAW REPRESENTATIVE i. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES July 9 Pep Rally July 14 UAAP Opening July 17 Martial law event; no venue yet July 17-20 Exhibit July 20 Lordei concert - Participation of LSG: disseminate tarps/posters within the college July 20 Pre-SONA - USC July 23 SONA July 27 Post-SONA forum to be conducted by PAC, in cooperation with the USC

ii. FRAT TASK FORCE - The task force was already formed. iii. RE: ATE BADET - Letter addressed to the Dean was prepared by the USC. - After reviewing said letter, the CB agreed to prepare a new letter, to be prepared by Tina. - The letter will be sent personally to the Dean before publishing the same. - The LSG will prepare a petition in support of the Maninindas. This petition will be signed by the students. i. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER i. j. WEBSITE Already talked with Jerix FTP username and password is already with Mr. Carbonel Schedule of website launch: On Freshie Night, July 28

TREASURER (sent thru yahoo mail) Elecom is asking for their funds

k. SECRETARY i. STUDENT LOUNGE

General cleaning was done last June 23. Three maintenance personnel cleaned the lounge. The defective lights were replaced. The air conditioning systems were likewise checked. The reported defective air conditioning unit on the 1st floor is already working. SLUC spent P600 for the cleaning of lounge, i.e. P200 per person.

ii. UTILITIES - To do: - Consolidate requests for repairs - Buy liquid soap for comfort rooms - Fix mini-library in the LSG Room and Student Lounge - Place 1 medicine kit inside the Student Lounge - Need to reimburse expenses iii. STUDENT DIRECTORY Not all students were able to fill out the student directory during registration All batch reps are asked to complete the directory of their batch asap Reminder: The directory is CONFIDENTIAL. Do not give the directory to ANYBODY.

iv. LSG CALLING CARDS - To be launched on Freshie Night v. LSG VOLCORP - Each committee is required to submit a short description of their committee - Will form the VolCorp ASAP j. EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT i. PAC SONA is on July 23 SONA preparations: - Create wall primer and online primer - The LSG will provide a live stream inside the college - Speakers will be invited - Will buy tokens for the speakers

ii. KATARUNGAN - No participation yet - Piggy back riding in terms of events k. INTERNAL VICE-PRESIDENT i. STRAW Meeting with Maam Gigi on June 28

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Will schedule a meeting this week with Sir Hilbay and Sir Emer re: registration proposals Planned to break down review subjects into 2/3 units To address non-bar electives, they will have forums to be spearheaded by the LSG Catalogue: project of LSG, Law Center and College of Law o Colors and themes - OK o Content Need to update academic rules Acad rules committee remind the Dean; LSG wants membership we can talk with the Dean Inclusion of Magna Carta subject to the approval of the College Inclusion of Organizations NO. create a separate catalogue for orgs which will be funded by the administration COMMITTEE members needed!

PRESIDENT i. STUDENT TRIBUNAL Nominations is extended until Wednesday Aict requested the batch representative to encourage their batchmates to apply

ii. MEETING WITH THE DEAN - NO: Evening students - YES: 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Prepared by: Anne Jaycelle C. Sacramento, Secretary Noted by: Benedict G. Nisperos, President