Mar 25, 2015
Bar Exams 2014 Results
Finally, the results are out! The country's newly passed lawyers can now rejoice. Please check this link for the full text of the Bar Exams 2014 passers.
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Mar 23, 2015
How I Come to Love Taxation Law
The 2014 Bar Exams results is almost out! The date given by the SC is March 26, so keep posted for any updates.
Taxation subject in the bar exams is considered to be one of the most difficult according to many people. Those who were not fortunate to pass would sometimes point to their relatively low scores in this subject. So it is it not common for many law students to enjoy this subject. However, for me, this notoriety only served to pique my interest.
This perception of taxation among law students may be attributed to the fact that nobody really likes taxation as a part of one's duties being a citizen of a state. It is a fact of life that everyone has to contend with unless you live in Brunei, Belize or some other countries which do not require their citizens to pay taxes.
I have been curious about taxation as a subject and adamant when I took it. Many people loathe it. Maybe because it has to do with numbers which I hate, at first I did not enjoy studying it. Apart from this, there are so many cases for each topic in the outline that was given to us. Nevertheless, I ended up challenging myself to either love it or hate it. For purposes of enjoying my studies, I chose to devote more time to this subject. Perhaps that helped.
I managed to get good grades during my first Tax I. That gave me an incentive to put on more hours to understand the subject fully. It may sound sarcastic or sadistic but I came to love taxation. The cases were especially straightforward meaning you will know what the issue is all about so easily.
That's how I come to love this subject. When it was time for me to take Tax 2 class, I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and in fact, I preferred it among all my other subjects during the semester. Weird huh?
I often see difficult subjects as challenges and it makes me devote more time and really try to understand it, to the point of obessessing over it. I think it paid off.
The Blogger
Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Taxation subject in the bar exams is considered to be one of the most difficult according to many people. Those who were not fortunate to pass would sometimes point to their relatively low scores in this subject. So it is it not common for many law students to enjoy this subject. However, for me, this notoriety only served to pique my interest.
This perception of taxation among law students may be attributed to the fact that nobody really likes taxation as a part of one's duties being a citizen of a state. It is a fact of life that everyone has to contend with unless you live in Brunei, Belize or some other countries which do not require their citizens to pay taxes.
I have been curious about taxation as a subject and adamant when I took it. Many people loathe it. Maybe because it has to do with numbers which I hate, at first I did not enjoy studying it. Apart from this, there are so many cases for each topic in the outline that was given to us. Nevertheless, I ended up challenging myself to either love it or hate it. For purposes of enjoying my studies, I chose to devote more time to this subject. Perhaps that helped.
I managed to get good grades during my first Tax I. That gave me an incentive to put on more hours to understand the subject fully. It may sound sarcastic or sadistic but I came to love taxation. The cases were especially straightforward meaning you will know what the issue is all about so easily.
That's how I come to love this subject. When it was time for me to take Tax 2 class, I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and in fact, I preferred it among all my other subjects during the semester. Weird huh?
I often see difficult subjects as challenges and it makes me devote more time and really try to understand it, to the point of obessessing over it. I think it paid off.
The Blogger
Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Hi, I'm a researcher/social media marketing geek, aviation enthusiast, impulsive traveler and law student ;P. For research/social media, collabs and other inquiries, please use the contact form below. Thanks!
Law Student-hood and Digital Marketing
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| Busy digital marketer |
More than this, a recent independent project has taken what is left of my free time. I am starting a digital marketing group and it is taking off real great in terms of engagement virtual and actual. I know it is off from my law studies however, no one is immune from the reach of social media and it is something that I have been doing previously in the corporate set up but only recently decided to strike on my own. Good news is that, from the looks of it, I might have found a niche!
It is an exciting project and my social media platforms have been abuzz with activity. In fact, I grew my Twitter followers from 30 to close to 500 as of time of writing in just 10 days or so. I was even invited by a blog I truly admire for an interview which I politely declined because I think it is too early.
Law school will definitely be taking most of my time this year but, social media managing and my new digital marketing arm will definitely bring more action to my already crazy schedule. Oh well, keepin the fire burning!
The Blogger
Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Hi, I'm a researcher/social media marketing geek, aviation enthusiast, impulsive traveler and law student ;P. For research/social media, collabs and other inquiries, please use the contact form below. Thanks!
Mar 2, 2015
The Reluctant Lawyer-To-Be
I was trying to decide on what title to put on this post. I could have chosen 'Reluctant Law Student' but for the purpose of my future world-domination plans, I chose the 'Reluctant Lawyer.' I have this weird feeling that I have already lived the life of a lawyer just by the experiences of family and those close to me who are members of the profession.
I never wanted to be a lawyer, now that is offically out hehe. I actually dreamt of becoming a doctor. I even applied for a medical scholarship and was given one after graduating from high school. I could read voraciously all those Health and Home subscriptions that my mother collected and the idea of being able to diagnose and treat diseases appealed more to me. This despite the fact that there was no doctor from my family.
To this day, I am still interested in all things medical except blood although I love watching those crime investigation shows on cable. I still get a kick hanging out in hospitals though I avoided the mortuary. I get transfixed looking at medical people wearing their impeccable white gowns and wonder if they have these coats in many cuts or is there a need to wear them fresh every single day.
I cannot say the same for generic barongs (a native Filipino outfit) and suits for court appearances really do not leave much of an impression on me. A lawyer needs to look respectable and imposing in court, I know but there is something about white coats that draw me.
Yeah, you could say I am reluctant to become a lawyer. I remember that sickening feeling during the start of enrolment during my first semesters in law school. It was weird having that feeling. At that time, it felt that I was signing up to be in some jail for another semester. A few months into law school I felt a strange enjoyment out of the 'torture' that I get from the barrage of reading materials. That's when I started enjoying it.
A month ago, during one of the social events I attended, I met this person who said that both his parents are lawyers but never practiced the profession. I thought wow, I really thought he was joking but he was not! I also have a friend who's now a lawyer but did not practice and instead learned about being a professional make-up artist while doing non-law related business on the side.
I look forward to finishing law school but it is still more of a faroff goal for me, I cannot put a thumb to it, it is a weird feeling. There are more pressing and nagging priorities for me. I get distracted easily by work and other responsibilities.
Do you have similar or opposing thoughts on the subject? Do share in the comments section below.
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Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
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Tried Studying While on Vacation?
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| Beautiful Coron, Palawan (2015) |
I have tried studying while on my dream trip to India and boy, oh boy was it hard! I ended up paying more for extra luggage to accommodate books and codals! Mind you, extra luggage ain't cheap because that's how some airlines profit more. Apart from this, I had to rebook my flight three times resulting to forfeiture and rebooking (also) of luggage allowance.
During my trip to Coron, I bought a couple of books with me and attempted to read. I did read a few pages but ended giving up trying. Reading took a back seat but who am I really to resist this paradise called Coron?! What was I thinking? I am just a frail human. Who can study while the white, white-sand beaches of Coron waves in a distance? No, no, no.
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Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
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Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Hi, I'm a researcher/social media marketing geek, aviation enthusiast, impulsive traveler and law student ;P. For research/social media, collabs and other inquiries, please use the contact form below. Thanks!
Cooler Law School Rooms to Beat Summer Months
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| This blogger spent 5 days lazing in these white sands. |
So what has cooler roomer and airconditioning got to do with my studies? Well, I really cannot read or study properly while sweating buckets. I would be too distracted by the temperature and it either lead to me sleeping or find other mundane things to do instead of reading. It also means that it is harder to be out of the house unless you are in reading in some air-conditioned library room or classrooms.
Talking about cooler rooms, I really do not think there are still law school classrooms in Metro Manila that do not have aircondition. I could be wrong but so far, I have been to two law schools and yes, airconditioning is as common as wearing eyeliner (for me at least). I am glad that my whole building has centralized cooling system even if it means I often freeze and bring a cardigan just to survive a class.
I know it is a slow day to be talking about cooler rooms but it would really make a big difference especially during summer months to have cooler classrooms. Being in school and studying for recitation in a boiler-type of room is enough pressure so it is a relief to have this extra perk in your law school building!
In case your school does not provide cooler rooms, I think there still ways to beat the summer heat. More fans and better air circulation could help. Wearing lighter clothing could also help but this would not be possible if your school requires uniforms and blazers.
Does the heat bother you while you study?
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Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Hi! I'm a law student from Manila, Philippines. I did Political Science, then Industrial Relations major in H.R. (postgrad) studies from UP. I vlog, weightlift, experiment with new makeup looks, try Bollywood and bellydance steps, and rant about my cray life in my YouTube channel. Once in a blue moon, I create content for another YT channel, 10+ blogs, 20+ FB pages and in HubPages. Check out my official site.
Hi, I'm a researcher/social media marketing geek, aviation enthusiast, impulsive traveler and law student ;P. For research/social media, collabs and other inquiries, please use the contact form below. Thanks!
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