As the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Law School marked a historic milestone with its first commencement exercises as an independent law school, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo reminded its graduates that the legal profession is not a privilege to be enjoyed but a responsibility to be fulfilled. “Lawyering is service,” Gesmundo told the 20 members of the Juris Doctor Class of 2026 during commencement exercises held on June 20 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium. “It

Delivered on June 20, 2026, at the 1st UA&P Law School Juris Doctor Commencement Ceremony held at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Board of Trustees Chairman, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.; UA&P President, Atty. John Philip R. Yeung; Law School Dean, Atty. Jeremy Benigno I. Gatdula; Vice Dean, Atty. Kathleen L. Capulong; Secretary, Atty. Jesus Joel Mari D. Arzaga; Law Faculty and University Officials; the Law School Graduating Class of 2