JMC Legal Assistance Center

17/09/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐆: 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 ⚖️

Justice is not only found inside the courtroom—it is also found in the work done before, during, and beyond it.

Through the continuing efforts of the JMC Legal Assistance Center, Project Dungog carries forward its commitment to extending legal assistance to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) through:

• Court appearances
• Profiling and preparation of petitions
• Review, sorting, and filing of documents
• Filing of Petitions for Habeas Corpus
• Briefings and legal assistance
• Send off

From August to September 2026, the JMC Legal Assistance Center, through the Project Dungog conducted multiple court appearances and filed 29 Petitions for Habeas Corpus on behalf of PDLs.

Every petition prepared, every document reviewed, every court appearance made, and every hour spent is a step toward making legal assistance more accessible—and toward upholding the dignity of every person before the law.

Project Dungog is more than a project. It is a pathway to dignity, access to justice, and meaningful service.

⚖️ Serve with purpose. Advocate with compassion. Pursue justice with integrity.

13/08/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐆: 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 & 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜

Project Dungog returned to the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF), bringing together 55 law students from the JMCFI College of Law for a day of learning, service, and meaningful engagement.

They came not only to examine prison records, sentence computations, and time allowances, but also to listen to the stories of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Through conversations and careful questions, they looked beyond case numbers and records to see the people, stories, and lives behind each case.

Through the Case Review and Habeas Corpus Evaluation Clinic, our student practitioners put legal knowledge into practice—examining cases, understanding the circumstances of each PDL, and exploring possible legal remedies where the period of lawful detention may have been exceeded.

More than a clinical exercise, Project Dungog is a reminder that the pursuit of justice begins with seeing the person behind every case.

Because every case has a story.
Every person has dignity.
And every person deserves to be heard.

⚖️ 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

13/08/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐆: 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

Seven (7) JMCFI Law Student Practitioners under Project Dungog appeared before the court on August 7 and 10, 2026, for the hearing of petitions for habeas corpus filed on behalf of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) believed to have overstayed beyond the period of their lawful detention at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) in Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte.

Together with their supervising lawyers, Atty. Resci Angelli Rizada-Nolasco, Atty. Raia Angelie Tumanda, and Atty. Adrian Pajaro, the student practitioners took part in advancing access to justice and upholding the dignity and rights of persons deprived of liberty.

Project Dungog embodies the commitment of JMCFI College of Law to clinical legal education—bringing legal knowledge beyond the classroom and into the communities where it can make a meaningful difference.

⚖️ 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

25/07/2026

July 24, 2026, marked a proud and memorable milestone as 27 students of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. - College of Law formally took their oath for the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) Level 1 at RTC Branch 13, Hall of Justice, Davao City.

The oath was solemnly administered by Executive Judge Hon. Rowena Apao-Adlawan and the students were accompanied by their supervising lawyer, Atty. Raia Angelie Tumanda, who will guide them as they transform their classroom knowledge into meaningful legal service.

More than a ceremony, this moment signifies the beginning of a greater responsibility—to uphold integrity, champion justice, and use the law to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Today, these 27 aspiring legal professionals stand not only as students of the law but also as future advocates preparing to serve the community with competence, compassion, and purpose.

Congratulations to our newly sworn Law Student Practitioners! The journey ahead may be challenging, but every step brings you closer to becoming the lawyers you aspire to be. Your pursuit of justice begins now! ✨⚖️

26/03/2026

Katungod, Katungdanan, Katibayan (K*K Legal Aid)
📍 Barangay Tamugan, Marilog District, Davao City
📅 March 26, 2026

The outreach activity Katungod, Katungdanan, Katibayan (K*K Legal Aid) was successfully conducted through the initiative of JCI Kadayawan, with legal aid partners from the JMCFI College of Law – CLEP Students.

The program included a Legal Literacy Talk on Violence Against Women and Children (RA 9262) and Child Marriage Awareness, aimed at strengthening community knowledge on important rights and legal protections.

Free documentation assistance and legal advice were also provided by our dedicated volunteer lawyers and volunteer paralegals, helping residents of Barangay Tamugan with their legal concerns and inquiries.

Through this activity, the organizers continue their commitment to promote legal awareness, access to justice, and community empowerment.

13/03/2026

LOOK: Oath-Taking for Level II Certification

Last March 10, 2026, the students of the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP 1) of the JMCFI College of Law proudly took their oath for Level II Certification, marking an important milestone in their journey toward becoming practice-ready future lawyers.

The oath-taking signifies their readiness to take on greater responsibility in the Clinical Legal Education Program, upholding the values of integrity, competence, and service as they continue their legal training.

Congratulations, future counselors of the bar! ⚖️✨

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

JMCFI Legal Assistance Center successfully conducted an Anti-Hazing Symposium with the JMCFI College Students at the JMCFI Sky Gym, highlighting Republic Act No. 11053 (The Anti-Hazing Act of 2018).

Empowering minds, promoting awareness, and fostering a safe academic community. ⚖️✨

24/02/2026

Hazing is not bonding. It’s breaking.
Get informed. Get protected. Get it right.

📖 Understanding the Anti-Hazing Law (RA 11053)
📅 Feb 26, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 JMCFI SkyGym
🤝 In partnership with JMCFI Legal Assistance Center

Smart students don’t fall for illegal traditions. 😉

31/01/2026