Welcome to my blog! It’s a pleasure to have you here. First, let me give you a little background of myself. 



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I belong to a family of 4, me being the eldest child. I graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. I was able to practice my profession for three years, both in local and in international waters.

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 However, the time came when I asked myself “Is this really where I’m meant to be?” . Destiny and fate, I believe, have their own way of giving answers, and I found mine in an argument with our foreigner Chief Engineer regarding our hours of work and rest as provided for in the Maritime Labor Code. I argued for what was truly right for me and my fellow Filipino engine crew, and it bore positive results. That was when I felt I had to study law.  To be of service to others, fighting for their rights as provided for by law. "The sun has set. It is time to move on to a new chapter in my life"

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I knew the journey was going to be hard…but I didn’t expect this journey to achieve the title of Juris Doctor to be very difficult. It’s really just a walk in the park…Jurassic Park, as my professors would tell us jokingly! My favorite latin maxim of all time is *“actus non facit reum,  nisi mens sit rea”* which means *“The act is not criminal if there is no criminal mind”*. 



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I wish to share with you what I learned from the laws and cases which I have read. This, being just a mere opinion of a simple law student, bears no legal implication whatsoever. I also hope to hear your comments and opinions in the comments down below. 

Happy reading!