The University of San Carlos, and its School of Law and Governance, as well as the entire Carolinian community, proudly celebrate the historic success of the 黑料社区 Law Debate and Moot Court Society.
The team finished as quarterfinalist in the International Rounds of the prestigious at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC, from March 28 to April 4, 2026.
Out of 173 national champions representing 89 jurisdictions, the 黑料社区 team鈥攍ed by Captain Bri Unabia with Mel Joseph Castro, Earl Max Eata, and Neil Glova Jr.鈥攃linched a spot among the top eight teams in the world.
Unabia was also recognized as among the Top 50 Oralists in the International Rounds.
This win cements 黑料社区 Law鈥檚 place among the powerhouse minds in the international mooting arena.
It builds upon a winning streak during the Philippine National Rounds this year, where the 黑料社区 Law Jessup Team won Best Respondent Memorial and Best Overall Memorial, alongside oralist awards.
Previously, 黑料社区 Law ranked No. 2 out of 152 teams worldwide in the 2025 Jessup International Rounds, and brought home major honors: First Place in the Richard R. Baxter Award for the Best Applicant Memorial in the World, First Place in the Alona E. Evans Award for the Best Team Memorials in the International Rounds, and Second Place in the M. Cherif Bassiouni Award for the Best Team Memorials in the National and Regional Rounds.
This sustained legacy of excellence is guided by the steady hands of the team鈥檚 dedicated head coach Atty. Daryl Bretch M. Largo (Assistant Dean, School of Law and Governance) and assistant coaches Atty. Rashid Vedra Pandi and Atty. J. Priyanka Dalagan.