UC College of Law (COL) commenced its Law Week celebrations with the launch of “Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace” by award-winning journalists Marites Vitug and Camille Elemia. The book talk and launch were held on March 18, 2025, at the UC Theatre.

Vitug, one of the Philippines’ most accomplished journalists, is widely recognized for her in-depth reportage on justice, politics, and security. A bestselling author, she has written extensively on Philippine current affairs and currently serves as editor-at-large at Rappler.

Elemia, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is known for her investigative reporting on Philippine politics, China’s influence, and media disinformation. She contributes to The New York Times, Radio Free Asia, and its affiliate BenarNews, and previously worked with Rappler and CNN Philippines.