With information and technology interlaced in almost every aspect of our lives, it is easy to be overwhelmed and fall prey to false and misleading narratives online. This only makes truth in the pursuit of justice an appropriate theme for Bedan Law Review’s 11th volume. 

Featured in this edition is an article which examines the Herculean task of magistrates to preserve the truth in the conduct of trials in the courtroom. Another author sheds light on the cultural stereotypes that surround laws on domestic violence in the Philippines, leaving male victims of abuse with no protection in the least. In analyzing the landmark cases of Aquino v. Aquino and Tan-Andal v. Andal, authors present an exhaustive study of the recent Supreme Court decisions that rightfully abandoned archaic interpretations of the law. 

Readers may also find interesting the satirical critique of an author on the misappropriation of public funds in her article aptly titled, “The Art of Stealing.” Some of our authors also focused on social media in order to analyze the effects of cancel culture, the decline of accredited journalists, and the fight against disinformation. With the diversity of topics this issue explores, I guarantee that you will find one that sparks your interest.