Batch Primer

Batch Primer (1st Sem A.Y.
2016-2017)
All teacher assignments are based from last year. No guarantee of similar
teacher assignments for this year.
SUBJECT: LABOR 1
A AND D:
Name of Prof: Professor Evelyn Leo Battad
Things we should know:
Hand written everything (including law so your hand will bleed)
No gadgets.
Be careful with your words - be gender neutral (fisherfolk instead of
fishermen)
Nice person but very demanding professor. Shows no mercy in grades.
If you fail by one point in midterms, she will make that a 5 and you should
drop.
She will have favorites which she will call on more often than
others.
Handwritten notes for everything - codal, laws and digests
Computer and printed notes or even laws are not allowed
Codal not allowed
Reference materials used:

No primary annotation. Just read assigned readings in the syllabus,
like Rerum Novarum and
Laborem Exercens.
Azucena
Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

40% Finals
30% Midterms
30% Recit
How to prepare for recits
Youll only be on deck for a few cases but be prepared to know everything
about the case. If you cant answer a certain question, shell let others
answer but then shell go back to you.
Always read cases in the original (heavy on both facts and doctrine). Shell
want you to be able to explain the little details of stories she finds
interesting.
As much as possible, be pro-labor and pro-gender equality.
Expects provisions to be recited almost verbatim. Dont look at your notes
as much as possible.
No TV/Radio or shell give a 5
Dont use gender-bias pronouns/words, use HE/SHE, (i.e. fisherperson
and not fisherman, etc.)
Memorize the provisions, kabisado nya eh so mahirap i-BS
Study tips for the subject:

Read each case in the original at least twice.
B, C, AND E:
Name of Prof: Patricia Daway
No electronic gadgets, printed notes allowed
No gadgets.
Perfect attendance premium
Basta no electronics, no clothes that are distracting
Likes to hold joint classes, at one point the rest of the semester will be
joint classes.
She asks for volunteers for joint classes. Volunteer and fill your recit
quota early (2-3 recits for the sem). If she draws your card and see
that you have more recits than the rest, she will draw another card
instead. At least when you volunteer you are more prepared knowing
that you will be called to recite on a given coverage.
Labor code, reviewers
Reviewers of older batches lol
No required textbook
Reviewers; note the renumbering of the labor code
Midterms, finals, recit
Do well in the recits. More generous during volunteer recits, but

doesnt mean that bad recits wont get graded poorly.
How to prepare for recits:

Memorize the facts and issues of the case. The less you glance at your
notes, the better
FACT HEAVY, call them by their first name if theyre the workers,
doctrine mostly repeats but she prefers an almost verbatim reading
Baka 1-2 recits ka lang so galingan mo na! Tapos magvolunteer ka pag

humingi siya ng volunteer para +points
Very specific, read cases, although a good digest can be sufficient
Sometimes asks for other doctrines not relevant to the topic, what
else do have to remember about this case
Dont paraphrase while reciting codal provisions, shell correct you

and shell recite the provision down to the comma.
Just read the cases, be able to tell its story, read the reviewers for the
doctrine and other objective stuff.
SUBJECT: PROPERTY
A:
Name of Prof: Eduardo Labitag

Required handwritten digests to be passed at the end of the sem (but di na
ata required yung oblicon niya last sem so baka di na to irequire sa inyo)
4 written exams. Midterms (mcq and t/f) plus finals (midterm questions plus
additional questions). Kaya naging 4 kasi pinaretake niya nang pinaretake
until pumasa. I think 70 yung passing. Good luck.
For the written exam, you will really need to study. There are a lot of
questions where you will have to match the facts to the case. I suggest you
take note of the questions already so if he asks you to retake, you will be
ready.
Orals. Take it agad! Hirap hagilapin ni sir.
Tolentino, but its optional
Super konti lang natawag. But still study
Study throughout the sem
B AND C:
Name of Prof: Jay Batongbacal

Things we should know
Handwritten notes only
Handwritten notes, handwritten codal, no gadgets, no hard copies of
cases
Tolentino (but very outdated so know which ones are still

applicable)

Particular about details of the facts of the case, especially the
province/city where the property is situated (he likes philippine
geography) or the business of the company
Mostly doctrine and codal reference but know the facts so you know
why the law was applied correctly/incorrectly
Read the cases thoroughly, some details are often ignored by the
ponente but sir likes asking about them because theyre the legit stuff
haha and write your codal summer palang. Your digests dont have to
be so long and detailed if you read the case well cause a lot of his
cases are very memorable.
Prepare for the midterms na purely codal kasi pag bagsak ka dun GG
ka na
D:
Name of Prof: JOSE LAYUG
Allows computer and printed notes
Rarely discusses, entire semester is for group report
Group Report
Finals
Study Property on your own
Subject is important, gets referred to by Profs in 2nd sem classes
E:
Name of Prof: Emerson Aquende
Depends on his mood
Says he wants handwritten notes but doesnt really explicitly punish

use of printed materials
Maraming cases per class and usually finishes all of it
Tolentino
Ask him to clarify passing grades and grading system. He told us

nobody will fail the midterms when he returned them, but he later
mentioned that the cut-off grade was 75. So always assume that 75 is
the passing grade.

Property relies on clear understanding of the facts, so understand the facts
and how that affects the doctrine, especially when it comes to the BuilderPlanter-Sower Part.
For exams, read the questions carefully, especially the essay parts
F:
Name of Prof: Regalado
allowed: codals, books, digests
Reference materials used: De leon
Class Rubrics/ Grading System: --How to prepare for recits - DETAILED FACTS
Study tips for the subject: READ DE LEON LANG
Subject: Criminal Procedure

A:
Name of Prof: Arno V. Sanidad
Required magsubmit ng handwritten digests of cases.
Codal, Sir will also provide a list of reference materials
Finals Essay
May recitations
Finals MCQ hindi rin alam kung naconsider
Relevant facts then doctrine related to topic
Do the digests throughout the sem, para hindi maghabol sa dulo.
B:
Name of Prof: Eleazar
Electronic gadgets allowed
Reference materials used: Riano
Plenty of cases, digests are enough
C:
Name of Prof: Prof. Sandra Olaso-Coronel
Things we should know (ex. handwritten notes, allows computer,

etc.)
No gadgets
Assigns a lot of cases
Requires court visits and jail visits
Very thorough in recitation, MEMORIZE THE RULES VERBATIM
Reference materials used
We mainly used Riano and C Reviewers
Class Rubrics/ Grading System
Dont remember exactly, but midterms, finals, recit and other
requirements (court visits, pleading writing, etc.)
How to prepare for recits (ex. fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)
More doctrine heavy, teaches you how to recite based on procedure,
not based on substantial law
Mostly asks about the rules
Only made us recite less than 10 (?) cases out of the 300+
LEGIT SOCRATIC METHOD as in may enlightenment when she sums
up the discussion at the end of the class
Wag magheels kasi pag tinawag ka sa start di ka na uupo ever
Study tips for the subject
Have a basic understanding of criminal law (Crim 1, Crim 2)
Be prepared to get really grilled for recit but if you know your stuff
just stand your ground
Know definitions, concepts, applications of concepts, and make
reference to cases.
Read all the material (other laws, A.M.s, DOJ Circulars)
Midterms is rules-based, so memorize the rules verbatim. May minus
pag di verbatim.
Finals is case-based. So magbasa ka ng kaso during the sem para di
mo i-cram sa finals.
D and E
Name of Prof: CHRYSILLA BAUTISTA
Allows computer, books and printed notes
RoC provisions for CrimPro very short so just memorize everything
Understand the subject as a process/flowchart
Big plus if Consti2 class focused on search and seizure
Anything goes
No pen twirling
Youll probably get called only once or twice.
Bawal yung magalaw sa upuan, especially when youre in front
No required reading material
Riano was useful

Recitation
Quizzes
Midterm (Optional: class votes during 1st meeting; Recommendation:
no midterm)
Finals
Reflection Paper on Court Visit (Not graded)
How
to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)

Recits are heavy on laws and doctrines
Students average of recits per sem: 1-2
Can take around 1-2 hours per person
Fishbowl method + 1 long recit that will take up the whole class
Grading system and component percentages are negotiable (i.e.

whether or not to have midterms, what percentage each will have)
May give quizzes
Curves (~curves~)

Study codal provisions and other laws in the outline
Take note of flowcharts or tables discussed in class
Read all the cases
For cases: usually summary + relevant doctrine lang but sometimes

looks for a specific fact in some cases
Codal-heavy. Always look for the remedy, the requisites, and the steps
in a given procedure.
Always remember the things she makes people repeat. (usually the
step-by-step procedure and the remedies available)
Write down everything she says, especially the procedures. She likes
to review previous lessons.
SUBJECT: SALES
A:
Name of Prof: Roderick Salazar
He asks for handwritten notes, thought we had classmates na face to face
sa pagbabasa ng printed materials sa harap niya. But to be on the safe side,
and since hes a super adorable prof, handwritten notes please
Handwritten so malamang no computer, but books are allowed
De Leon Sales, also, Codal (because deeeeehr)

Hell give it to you naman on the first day. May midterms, may recit, may
finals, and may milkshake brings all the boys from the block
Particular with facts. So kapag magddigest kayo FACT that digest please
Also, dont forget the doctrines
He asks about the provisions as well, same way he does with cases, so make
sure that you know the essence of the provision/law
Read de leon, study case (digest pool if you want). Also be nice to
blockmates and dont be selfish. Yun lang <3
B:
Name of Prof: Hector de Leon
Electronic gadgets allowed
de Leon book, Sirs charts
Requires handwritten reviewer to be submitted before every quiz
C:
Name of Prof: Prof. Gerard Chan
etc.)
Gadgets allowed
Villanueva, reviewers
Midterms, finals
Simple fact and doctrine, know how to break down provisions

Read provisions before reading the material
D and E:
Name of Prof: CONCEPCION JARDELEZA
Things we should know (ex: handwritten notes, allows computer, etc.)
Handwritten notes, no printed materials, no tablets or laptops
Codal allowed
Handwritten, never bring (or show) your reference material in class
Remember to always replace the comfy black prof chair with a

wooden one before class

Maam Chit will recommend SALES book by Baviera (dont buy, waste
of money)
But thorough discussion of what is discussed in class may be found in
SALES book by VILLANUEVA (read this, some recit questions sourced
from the book)
Recommends Baviera but questions can be answered by Villanueva

Recitation
Quizzes
Finals
How to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)
No need to remember everything in the case
Compare and contrast cases with similar set of facts under the same
topic
Know what a quedan is (LOL)
Prepare for surprise quizzes, note the instructions. When not required
to explain, no need to do so (can others verify this).
No midterm exam. Surprise quizzes = midterm grade
Study well for the finals. She includes topics that are glossed over
(like warranties).
No need to memorize provisions. Just understand the concepts
Remember to read the special laws
Her finals are one of the hardest Ive taken in Malcolm, so theres
that.
SUBJECT: Torts and Damages

A AND B:
Name of Prof: Professor Rommel Casis
Buy his two books;
Coverage is around 35 pages of the book for Torts, and 50 pages for
Damages;
Allows anything to be used during class (tablet laptop etc.), though his
patience is short when you do not respond promptly
(naghahanap/nagbabasa pa sa notes), leading to Sir calling another person;
Discusses through powerpoint;
At the first part of the course (Torts), recitations are rarely as simple as
reciting cases. Instead Sir presents problems in his powerpoint which have
slightly tweaked facts from the cases assigned. These problems can be
answered by synthesizing the lessons from his book, provisions, as well as
the cases;
At the latter part of the course (Damages), problems from his powerpoint
become fewer;
His Finals consisted of 6 items, all of which do not have a correct answer
according to Sir (e.g. Alma Moreno interview napahiya, can she sue for
damages?);
Sirs grading system for each question in the final is relative, which means
that kung kaninong answer pinaka maganda, siya highest. Hindi daw pwede
na 2 persons same yung score.
Allows electronic gadgets
Reference materials used: His 2 books

Class Rubrics/ Grading System: 50% Recit + 50% Finals
How to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.): Read book
and full cases because sir likes to ask how is the case different from his
problem. Take note of provisions, what are the keywords in each since those
usually make and break the difference of the case with his problem
What is the rule? What are the exceptions?
Study tips for the subject: You can never be fully prepared for Sirs tricky
problems. When answering the problems, read it carefully and take note of
the things which are important and different. Answer by citing the rule or
exception, your legal basis, and distinguishing the case from the problem
given by Sir.
C:
Name of Prof: Prof. Mary Rose Tan
etc.)
Allows gadgets, usually evening classes.
Reviewers from upper batches
Usually makes you compare and contrast cases, understand the

provisions

Take note of the differences between cases, be ready to recite on
provisions and cite examples wherein provisions/doctrines would
apply
D:
Name of Prof: ANZEN DY
Allows computers, tablets and printed materials
30mins -1 hour late for class
Usually 1 person per case during recitation
Sir DY usually asks open-ended questions or situational questions (will
change a fact or two from the case or come up with an entirely
different situation and ask who should be liable) Same format for
questions asked in the exams
Recitation
Midterms
Finals
Memorize all the provisions for the subject, konti lang naman.
E:
Name of Prof: Zaldy Mirasol
Anything goes
Magpaka-Magis
Dont read your notes, just glance. Hell call you out if youre looking
at your notes for more than a few seconds and do it often
Digresses a lot
The class is hell while youre in it but when you look back youll
surprise yourself at how much you remember. Kayod lang.
None
Recommends Jarencio, which includes summaries of Philippine cases.

Will ask about what Jarencio said about the topic, if applicable.
Sometimes asks about cases cited in Jarencio as well (bonus points if
you get them)
Master the facts. Hell ask very specific questions about the smallest
details, and he expects you to answer them confidently. Research
about weird or arcane terms used in the English cases
The facts matter because the slightest variations influence the

doctrine. Understand why the cases, although having similar but not
identical facts, were decided differently.
Sometimes has the codal provisions recited verbatim.
If he asks to recite/explain a provision, it simply means to recite it

verbatim. You could also add additional information afterwards, if
necessary.
Know everything there is to know about the English cases (names,

weird terms, diseases that come up, how high the wall was, how far
the street was, how the car was positioned, etc.). Again, he often asks
students to illustrate the situation.
English cases include all opinions and no majority opinion so try to

quickly read through the entire thing to figure out which side won and
whose opinions matter. (or look it up on Wikipedia)
Try to visualize the cases because hell eventually ask you to do so in
class.
Know how to pronounce words properly [properly = British
English/Zaldy English]
Always bring a whiteboard marker.
He assigns English (as in cases decided by the House of Lords) cases

for the first part of the sem. These cases are written in a completely
different way, so take time to read them.
Helps to be familiar with the codal.
Actually, master how interest (when it comes to damages) is applied.

Make a chart and everything.
He comes in late most of the time, use the extra time to review the
facts of each case.
Comprehensive finals with one set of facts with many questions
DONT BE ABSENT UNLESS YOU REALLY NEED TO BE ABSENT. He

takes it against you if youre not in class
SUBJECT: INSURANCE
A:
Name of Prof: Mark Bocobo
Recitation under Sir is done by approaching the bench, w/c means na

tatayo ka sa gitna ng aisle and one on one kayo ni Sir, walang dalang
anything.
Reference materials used:De Leons book on Insurance
30% recit
30% midterms
30% finals
10% professional conduct (attendance, nakikinig ba sa class, etc.)
Zero in the relevant issue based on the syllabus.
Practice beforehand how to recite the cases and provisions, as recitation is
done without anything on hand.
B:
Name of Prof: Dionne Sanchez
Handwritten notes and codal allowed
De Leon, Carale, reviewers
Not particular about facts of the case
You only recite once, twice if you volunteer
C:
Name of Prof: Prof. Bartolome Carale
etc.)
No gadgets, very old cases, good if you know what an insurance policy
looks like lol
His book!

Not so much fact heavy, find the doctrine in his book lol
Read his book very thoroughly then youre pretty much good for the
rest of the semester lol
D:
Name of Prof: RODOLFO WAGA
Tell very interesting stories and anecdotes but tends to repeat them as
the semester progresses
Allows computers, tablets and printed materials in class
Closed notes when reciting but allows for the occasional glance or two
Advanced reading is recommended in order to answer some of his
recit questions
INSURANCE book by Dean Carale
Recitation
Quizzes
Midterm
Finals
How
to prepare for recits:

Buy the book
Read the book
Read the cases in the original
Skips cases
E:
Name of Prof: Bingbing Villareal-Fernando (Ernestine Carmen Jo Desiderio
Villareal-Fernando)
Rounds
No electronics.
Without a microphone, only the first two rows will be able to hear her
(Sarmiento Room)
Reference materials used: Carale, Although she would use De Leon in her
ppt. Looking back, it would be wise to have De Leon and Carale as
reference material.
Do well in the midterms and finals, they (arguably) count the most
She curves though
Read the digest ahead of time haha.
Doesnt ask difficult questions so no worries
Always note things she says in class, esp. if wala sa De Leon or

Carale. May come out in the midterms, finals (i.e. art insurance)
Subject: Legal Theory

Name of Prof: Laureta
Things we should know (ex: handwritten notes, allows computer, etc.)- he

gives handouts
Reference materials used: concept of law
How to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)
Subject:
SUBJECT: Constitutional Law 2
Name of Prof: libarios
Things we should know (ex: handwritten notes, allows computer, etc.)everything allowed
How to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)- everything
allowed :p
Study tips for the subject: write down his diagrams/ charts
SUBJECT: Agency and Partnership

Name of Prof: rocky reyes
Things we should know (ex: handwritten notes, allows computer, etc.)- scra
allowed; no computers, phones
How to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)- facts and
doctrine; research on unfamiliar terms/concepts encountered in the cases
Study tips for the subject: Codal and landmark cases (ex. Aurbach)

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Batch Primer (1st Sem A.Y.

Reference materials used:

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

Study tips for the subject:

Perfect attendance premium

Basta no electronics, no clothes that are distracting

Reviewers of older batches lol

Reviewers; note the renumbering of the labor code

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

Midterms, finals, recit

Do well in the recits. More generous during volunteer recits, but

How to prepare for recits:

Baka 1-2 recits ka lang so galingan mo na! Tapos magvolunteer ka pag

Very specific, read cases, although a good digest can be sufficient

Dont paraphrase while reciting codal provisions, shell correct you

Study tips for the subject:

Name of Prof: Eduardo Labitag

Name of Prof: Jay Batongbacal

Tolentino (but very outdated so know which ones are still

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

Midterms, finals, recit

How to prepare for recits:

Study tips for the subject:

Depends on his mood

Says he wants handwritten notes but doesnt really explicitly punish

Maraming cases per class and usually finishes all of it

Reference materials used:

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

Ask him to clarify passing grades and grading system. He told us

How to prepare for recits

Subject: Criminal Procedure

Name of Prof: Prof. Sandra Olaso-Coronel

Things we should know (ex. handwritten notes, allows computer,

Big plus if Consti2 class focused on search and seizure

Youll probably get called only once or twice.

Bawal yung magalaw sa upuan, especially when youre in front

Reference materials used:

No required reading material

Riano was useful

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

to prepare for recits (Ex: fact or doctrine-heavy, etc.)

Grading system and component percentages are negotiable (i.e.

May give quizzes

Study tips for the subject:

For cases: usually summary + relevant doctrine lang but sometimes

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

Study tips for the subject

Handwritten, never bring (or show) your reference material in class

Remember to always replace the comfy black prof chair with a

Reference materials used:

Recommends Baviera but questions can be answered by Villanueva

Class Rubrics/ Grading System:

No need to remember everything in the case

Know what a quedan is (LOL)

Study tips for the subject:

No midterm exam. Surprise quizzes = midterm grade

No need to memorize provisions. Just understand the concepts

Remember to read the special laws

SUBJECT: Torts and Damages

Allows electronic gadgets

Reference materials used: His 2 books

What is the rule? What are the exceptions?

Usually makes you compare and contrast cases, understand the

Study tips for the subject