Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Albano Civil Law Reviewer to hit the shelves next month!



The latest edition of Dean Ed Vincent Albano's Civil Law Reviewer is due to come out in May. Also soon to be released are the latest editions of his Political and Remedial Law Reviewers. Said books are to be published by ChanRobles. 

Thursday, April 4, 2013

ABRC 2013 Special Lecture Schedule


ALBANO BAR REVIEW CENTER
2013 SPECIAL LECTURE
September 12 – 19, 2013
Fee: Php1,000.00
Venue: Mariners’ Home
1970 & 1980 Pilar Hidalgo Lim St.,
Malate, Manila

September 12 – CIVIL LAW       
Dean Ed Vincent S. Albano
8:00am – 12:00nn
1:30pm –   7:30pm


September 13 – REMEDIAL
                                                                   Dean Willard B. Riano
                                                                   Dean Ed Vincent S. Albano
8:00am – 12:00nn
2:00pm –   7:00pm


September 14 – TAXATION
Prof. Jason R. Barlis
8:00am – 12:00nn
1:30pm –   6:30pm


September 15 – COMMERCIAL LAW
                                                                   Prof. Maria Lulu G. Reyes
Prof. Jason R. Barlis

8:00am – 12:00nn
1:30pm –   6:30pm


September 17 –POLITICAL LAW       
                                                                   Dean Ed Vincent S. Albano

8:00am – 12:00nn
1:30pm –  6:30pm
September 18 – CRIMINAL LAW
                                                                   Prof. Victoria C. Garcia
8:00am – 12:00nn                
2:00pm –   6:00pm               


September 19 – LEGAL ETHICS
                                                                   Asso. Dean Teresita L. Cruz
8:00am – 12:00nn


September 20 – LABOR LAWS

8:00am – 12:00nn                                    Comm. Isabel P. Ortiguerra
1:30pm –   5:30pm                                   LA Benedict G. Kato or      Usec. Jimenez

Saturday, March 30, 2013

BAR BULLETIN NO. 1




BAR BULLETIN NO. 1 
Office of the Bar Confidant 
Supreme Court of the Philippines 

December 7, 2012

1. Bar Exam Venue: University of Sto. Tomas, Espana, Manila

2. Examination Dates: Four Sundays of October 2013:

October 6
8 a.m. - 12 noon - Political Law
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Labor Law

October 13

8 a.m. - 12 noon - Civil Law
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Taxation


October 20

8 a.m. - 12 noon - Commercial Law
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Criminal Law


October 27

8 a.m. - 12 noon - Remedial Law
2 p.m. - 6 p.m - Legal Ethics




3. Coverage: Questions shall strictly fall within the defined Syllabus for every subject. The Syllabi shall be released through a Bar Bulletin or before December 31, 2012.

The cut-off for Supreme Court decisions covered by the 2013 Bar Examinations shall be January 31, 2013.

4. Exam Structure and Format of Questions 

a. The Examination shall consist of 20% Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and 80% Essay-type questions.

b. Whether MCQ or essay, the questions shall be based on a given set of facts, presented as briefly but as clearly and completely as possible, taking into account that every examinee needs reading, understanding, consideration of the applicable law, and answering time for every question.

The whole examination should be answerable by the average bar examinee within 3 .5 hours (21 0 minutes) to allow him or her 30 minutes of review time.

c. The basic elements of problem solving that the Examiners shall particularly look for are: the examinee's (1) proper understanding and appreciation of the facts, particularly of the components or details that can be material in resolving the given problem; (2) his or her appreciation of the applicable laws that may come into play; (3) recognition of the issues posed; and the ( 4) resolution of the issues through the analysis
and application of the law to the given facts. The examinee's presentation and articulation of his or her answer shall also be given weight.

d. The 20 % MCQ portion of the examination shall be divided into 4 or 5 main fact situations from which the MCQ questions shall be asked.

The 80% essay portion of the exam shall be divided into eight (8) divisions of ten (10) points each, with a maximum of two facts per division from which question shall be drawn.

The corresponding weight of each question shall properly be indicated in the questionnaire, together with estimated answering time, to allow the examinee proper allotment of his
or her exam time.

5. Communications

a. All administrative matters relating to the Bar Examinations shall be handled by and shall be coursed through the Supreme Court's Office of the Bar Confidant's (OBC). All communications should be addressed to the Office of the Bar Confidant c/o Atty. Tina Layusa, SC Bar Confidant.

b. The OBC can be reached at landline number 5257929;5268122;5268119; cellular phone number
09088864293; and by e-mail at baroffice@sc.judiciary.goy.ph.

It holds office at the Supreme Court, Padre Faura, Manila, and is open at regular office hours on regular working days. All inquiries regarding the Bar Examinations should be directed at the OBC. Interested parties are urged to first communicate with the OBC by phone or by email to determine if the need exists
for them to personally go to the OBC.

c. The Bar Confidant shall act as Spokesperson for the Bar Examinations and shall handle all announcements and relations with the media, with the law schools, and with examinees. Public announcements shall be through Bar Bulletins issued by the OBC at the SC website: sc.judiciary.gov.ph.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Dean Albano Bar Review Books Soon off the Press



The revised editions of Dean Ed Vincent Albano's Civil Law, Political Law, and Remedial Law Reviewers  will be soon off the press. Said books will be published by Chan Robles Publishing.


Sunday, March 24, 2013

Albano Bar Review Center 2012 Bar Passers


Congratulations to the following enrollees of the Albano Bar Review Center 
for hurdling the Bar Exams! We are proud of you!

1. ACEDO, KRISTIAN JOSEF M.

2. ALCERA, HERMIE F.

3. ALDOVINO, MARIAN MAE

4. AMARO, ANN MAE

5. ANDAWI, MELODY B.

6. ANGELES, RAUL

7. ARDIENTE, ARNOLD P.

8. ARRIBA, MONA LIZA

9. ASPIRAS, JANICE

10. BANAYAT-NAS, HERMILIA

11. BANDALAN, JARED ANTHONY A.

12. BRILLANTES, ROSELLE LOUIE

13. BULOTANO, RONNIE

14. CABANTUD, RACEL A.

15. CADABUNA, MARVIN JAY

16. CASADOR, ANGELI NESS

17. CERIALES, RONI

18. COMA, JOANNA MARIE

19. CUBERO, RONALD

20. DANCE, KRISTOFFER LEE V.

21. DAPITON, ROEL B.

22. DIGO, JERRY

23. DUAZO, ROSE SHAYNE T.

24. ESPARCIA, JANICE LOUIS

25. ESTRADA-ALCANTARA, MARIA SOCCORO

26. GARCINEZ, PAOLO

27. HEREDIA, CRISELDA B.

28. HILARIO, KYNDELL

29. LERONA, LAWUEL T.

30. LONDRES, LOUIE MARIE S.

31. LOTOC, JEREMY C.

32. MACARANDANG, DEEN ASLIAH

33. MANRIQUE, BERNARD

34. MARTIREZ, IKE

35. MASLOG, MA. SHERYL

36. MAURERA, KATHERINE

37. MELGAR, JOSEFINO III

38. MITCHOR, APRIL

39. NUEVO, GENIE CELINI

40. OPINION, RICHARD

41. PALOMAR, SUNSHINE B.

42. PELANDAS, BRYAN

43. PELOBELLO, HERMINIO, JR.

44. PERANDOS, KATTY JEAN

45. PICZON, EDSON G.

46. PLAZA, LESLIE MAE

47. QUEZADA, PETER PAUL

48. QUIBO, GRACE MARY

49. REPOLLO-UY, ALNESSA THEA

50. RILLERA, JOBERT

51. SAGARIO, LEO ANGELO

52. SAJONIA, LOUIE O.

53. SALCEDO-PUDPUD, DEBBIE LOVE

54. SARABOSQUEZ, JUSTINE KEITH

55. SOLEJON, FRANIE

56. SUROPIA, FHEMA G.

57. TANUMTANUM, ERIK B.

58. TINAGAN, JAMES

59. VALAQUIO, MA. AILYNE P.

60. VALDEZ, CRISTINA I.

61. VALDEZ, EDGAR JR.

62. VALENTIN, CHARMAINE

63. WHITE, CHARLES JENSEN

64. YAO, JACQUELINE ANNE B.

65. ZAMBRANO, GINO ANTONIO

Friday, March 8, 2013

Special ABRC book discounts!



For all ABRC reviewees only, we are happy to inform you that the books published by ABRC are available for sale to you on a 15% discount at the time of your enrollment at ANY review center and at a discount of 10% ANYTIME during the duration of the review.

These rates do not apply to Dean Albano's books published by Rex Bookstore.

Please place your orders with Ms. Myra Berces at 0922-8887631 or you may send a direct message in this page for your orders. (Costs of shipping shall be borne by the buyer)

Here is the list of the books* available:

Legal and Judicial Ethics - Php400.00

Philippine Government and Constitution - Php350.00

Land Titles and Deeds - Php700.00

Election laws annotated - Php800.00

Conflict of Laws - Php350.00

* Prices are before discount.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

IN PHOTOS: Dean Ed Vincent Albano at the Bulacan State University

When wisdom meets passion: Dean Albano at the Bulacan State University


Dean Ed Vincent Albano took some time off and visited Bulacan State University (BSU)  last February 2. While there, he was given a chance to meet the fourth year law students, sign their books, and also promote the review center.  

ABRC wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dean Pascual Lacas of  BSU's College of Law  for giving Dean Albano this special opportunity. 






















Dean Albano scribbles a message on the book's flyleaf as his grandson Milo curiously looks on. 


Like Lolo, like Milo?: "Judge" Milo goes up the chambers and grabs the gavel.