It was a night of reminiscing. For the first time since it was founded in March 18, 1987, Lakas Atenista celebrated its 30th founding year with a big bang.
On March 18, 2017, more than 200 Lakas Atenista (LA) members and law school residents gathered at Marco Polo Davao Ballroom to celebrate this momentous event with fellow LA members. There were judges, lawyers, mayors, government officials, students, businesspeople – people from all walks of life – with only one thing in common, they are all members of Lakas Atenista. The President of Davao Medical Inc., the maker of MX3 products, Gina Espejo, likewise graced the events together with MX3 doctor, Dr. Edwin Bien.
LA started as a project of eight law school students of Ateneo de Davao University Law School, namely:Franklin Ladores, Dickson Go, Edgar Derecho, Eddie Castillo, Brieglo Pagaran, Ignatius Bajo, Luis Malanyaon and Alfredo Pagdilao, Jr.. They wanted to put up an alternative organization from the existing law school fraternities and sororities already established then. Through the years, LA has evolved. It has been helping law students survive the academic-driven law school days by providing study guides, transcription of lectures by eminent law school professors, and assistance during the bar of exams of law students. Today, LA even provides its members with an online study group where members can exchange notes regarding latest laws and jurisprudence.
Once a member of LA, you are an LA member forever. After law school, LA members and residents also organize activities that promote social awareness and service among its members. For years, LA has been conducting free legal and medical clinics, feeding programs, and even social gatherings like Just Dance.
