ELEGADO LAW
Fīat iūstitia ruat cælum "Let justice be done though the heavens fall."
JOSHUA CAESAR O. ELEGADO | JURIS DOCTOR | BICOL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY (CUM LAUDE) BATCH 2022|
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS- LEGAZPI
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JURIS DOCTOR
BICOL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
AUTHOR OF ELEGADO NOTES
RECENT ACTIVITIES
Bicol University College of Law Moot Court Team emerges as overall First Runner Up in the recently concluded Isarog Cup: The 1st Moot Court Competition on Constitutional and International Law held on June 12 to 14, 2025. Also awarded 3rd Best Pleadings.
Team composed of:
Joshua Caesar O. Elegado (Lead Counsel);
Mark Dominic Rivera (4th Best Oralist)
Vonjoseph Lagata (8th Best Oralist)
Arnel Jr. Cahnayo
Ma. Jacintha De Leon
Ma. Nicole Villa
GRAND CHAMPION
Jose Cristobal C. Liwanag,
Vonjoseph J. Lagata
Joshua Caesar O. Elegado
BEST DEBATER
Joshua Caesar O. Elegado
2nd RUNNER-UP
Jamieson Emmanuel D. Dayawon
Mark Dominic D. Rivera
Arnel N. Cagnayo Jr.
Section 1 Rule 138-A of the Court provides for the coverage of the law student practice, to wit:
Section 1. Coverage. - This rule shall cover the limited practice of law by students certified herein. The limited practice of law covers appearances, drafting and submission of pleadings and documents before trial and appellate courts and quasi-judicial and administrative bodies, assistance in mediation and other alternative modes of dispute resolution, legal counselling and advice, and such other activities that may be covered by the Clinical Legal Education Program of the law school as herein provided.
Court observations, a fundamental component of the Clinical Legal Education Program at Bicol University, serve as a valuable opportunity for law student practitioners to gain firsthand insights into the intricacies of the Philippine judicial system. This requirement enables aspiring legal professionals to observe and comprehend the practical dynamics of the court proceedings, thereby enriching their legal education.
OATH TAKING: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTH JUDICIAL REGION
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY
BRANCH 10
HON. PIERRE ANTHONY ALFANE
Presiding Judge
Atty. Ruffa Mae Lozada: Clerk of Court
COURT CALENDAR
APRIL 13, 2023
8:30 in the morning
Moot Court, 3rd Floor, Aquilino Bonto Building
Bicol University College of Law
Arraignment, Pre-trial/ Conference, Presentation of Evidence, Offer of Evidence, and Promulgation of Judgment:
1. CRIM CASE NO. 23-0123 FOR: Rape with Homicide
People vs. Bruno Daen Y Macasta
Public Prosecutor: Provincial Prosecutor Lalaine Samar
Private Prosecutor: Atty. Joshua Caesar O. Elegado
Defense Counsel: Atty. Denise Jan Brugada
Witnesses:
1. Evita Santiago
2. PMAJ Franz Rizzi Villaflor
3. Dr. Miriam Sapillar, Rchem
4. Bruno Daen Y Macasta AKA Kuya Pogs
5. Lyndon Merciales 1