SAMAHAN Student Court

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION | SSC-A.M. No. 260506

The SAMAHAN Student Court formally issues the Resolution on the Ratification of the Election and Elevation of the School of Nursing Cluster Associate Justice as Chief Justice of the SAMAHAN Student Court.

The Court officially recognizes the election and elevation of Hon. Le-Anne J. Larombe as the 3rd Chief Justice of the SAMAHAN Student Court for the Academic Year of 2026.

Promulgated on May 6, 2026.

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS PROPER | 3RD CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SAMAHAN STUDENT COURT

The SAMAHAN Student Court formally convened for the Judicial Elections Proper in the selection of the 3rd Chief Justice of the Student Court, held in the presence of Sir Lunar Fayloga as witness to the proceedings.

The Court officially recognizes Hon. Le-Ann J. Larombe of the Nursing Cluster as the newly elected Chief Justice for the Academic Year of 2026.

May this new chapter of leadership continue to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and constitutional service within the student body.

The SAMAHAN Student Court extends its highest congratulations to our Honorable Chief Justice, Ivan Gel V. Tizon, for being awarded the Presidential Magis Award.

This recognition reflects his steadfast leadership, commitment to service, and dedication to upholding the values of integrity and excellence within the Court. May this achievement continue to inspire the pursuit of justice and principled governance.

Congratulations, Chief Justice.

The SAMAHAN Student Court extends its heartfelt congratulations to our Court Officers for their recent recognitions.

We commend Aeon Bustillo and Jiesen Ferraren for their nominations, and proudly congratulate Karol Raiza G. Oraiz for being awarded Most Outstanding Member of the Year.

These achievements reflect your dedication, service, and commitment to excellence in supporting the work of the Court. Congratulations!

The SAMAHAN Student Court extends its warmest congratulations to our Justices for their recent recognitions.

We commend Justice Johannah Fuentesfina and Justice Nik Ambray for being nominated, and proudly congratulate Chief Justice Ivan Tizon and Justice Le-Anne Larombe for being awarded Exemplar for Mission and Exemplar for Integrity, respectively.

These recognitions reflect the values of service, accountability, and ethical leadership that the Court upholds. May these achievements continue to inspire excellence in the pursuit of justice.

COURT IS NOW IN SESSION | JUDICIAL INVESTITURE AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY

The SAMAHAN Student Court has successfully convened its Special En Banc Session for the Judicial Investiture and Oath-Taking Ceremony of its Justices on April 8, 2026, formally marking the assumption of office and the beginning of their service in upholding the Constitution and the administration of justice within the student body.

The Court extends its deepest gratitude to Atty. Maria Janua Cunanan, Faculty Member of the Political Science and History Department, and Sir Lunar Fayloga, SAMAHAN Moderator, for their invaluable contributions in making the event an intellectually enriching and meaningful experience.

SPECIAL EN BANC SESSION

HAPPENING NOW

The SAMAHAN Student Court convenes this afternoon for the Oath-Taking and Judicial Investiture Ceremony of its Justices, marking the formal assumption of office and the beginning of their service to the student body.

📍 MPLC Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, CCFC
🕒 3:00 PM
🗓 April 8, 2026

SPECIAL EN BANC SESSION

The SAMAHAN Student Court formally convenes for the Oath-Taking and Judicial Investiture Ceremony of its Justices.

This ceremony marks the official assumption of office, affirming the Court’s mandate to uphold the Constitution and ensure the fair administration of justice within the student body.

NOTICE OF DECISION | SSC-G.R. No. 260405

The Court has resolved the Petition for Declaratory Relief concerning the interpretation and consistency of provisions under the 2020 Amended SAMAHAN Constitution and the 2026 SCB Electoral Code.

The Court ruled that the only justiciable issue pertains to the interpretation of Article X, Section 4.2 of the SCB Electoral Code in relation to Article XIV, Section 6(1) of the SAMAHAN Constitution. The remaining issues were dismissed for being outside the scope of declaratory relief.

The Court declared Article X, Section 4.2 of the SCB Electoral Code UNCONSTITUTIONAL for being inconsistent with the Constitution. Accordingly, lone candidates must obtain 50% + 1 of total votes and must surpass abstention votes to be declared winners.

The Temporary Restraining Order is LIFTED, and the proclamation of winners in the 2026 SCB Elections may proceed.

Read full decision here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lxSxCdtQuUKnTG4UIcFQuya6QPEZwo-l

The decision is rendered per curiam by the Court.

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION | SSC-G.R. No. 260405

The Court First Special Division has granted the Prayer for Temporary Restraining Order for the Proclamation of Winners in the 2026 SAMAHAN Central Board Elections, further ordering the respondent to comment on the Petition within the period of three days upon receipt of the resolution and the notice to the public.

Read full decision here: https://bit.ly/4se4vHx

The Majority opinion of the Court is delivered by Justice Ambray joined by Chief Justice Tizon and Justice Fuentesfina.

Justice Larombe played no part.

[SSC-G.R. No. 260405] FOR: PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF with prayer for Temporary Restraining Order

In a petition filed on April 2, 2026, the SAMAHAN Student Court has been urged to review and clarify the provisions of Ateneo de Davao University’s Commission on Elections (AdDU COMELEC) 2026 SAMAHAN Central Board Electoral Code.

The petition contained the student-petitioners' prayer for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order on the Proclamation of Winners set forth on April 6, 2026, review of the alignment and constitutionality of Article X Section 4.2 of the 2026 Electoral Code with Article XIV Section 6 (1) and Section 7 of the Amended 2020 SAMAHAN Constitution, nullification of previous proclamation of unqualified lone-candidates in accordance with the Electoral Code, and issuance of a preventive suspension to any organization and individual affiliated with the case from holding any office in the SAMAHAN.

The Court denies the third prayer of the petitioners to shield their names which will be substantiated in a resolution.

The Court resolved to grant the Prayer for Temporary Restraining Order for the Proclamation of Candidates. A full length Resolution will be published later today.