By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. commended on Tuesday (05 Dec 2023) the newly minted lawyers who successfully passed the 2023 Bar Examination.
Marcos urged them to contribute to a fair and equitable justice system.
“As you embark on your distinct journeys, stand resolute in upholding integrity and stay true to the principles that led you to the legal profession,” Marcos emphasized.
“Stay united in ensuring that every Filipino benefits from a justice system that is fair and equitable. Congratulations to the passers of #Bar2023!” added the President.
The Supreme Court unveiled the list of bar passers on Tuesday.
A total of 3,812 examinees successfully cleared the Bar exam.
Ephraim Bie from the University of Santo Tomas secured the top spot with an impressive score of 89.2625 percent.
Mark Josel Vivit from Ateneo De Manila claimed the second position, while Frances Camille Francisco from San Beda University secured the third spot with scores of 89.1250 percent and 88.9125 percent, respectively.
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By Liezelle Soriano
SUPREME Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, 2023 Bar Examinations chairperson, said that the three-day examinations were a huge success.
“I am overwhelmed by the smooth, peaceful, and orderly turnout of the 2023 Bar Examinations,” Hernando said.
“It was more than what I hoped and envisioned it would be. Indeed, it was a smashing success,” he added.
Only 10,387 individuals have taken the Bar exams from 10,791 Bar applicants.
Hernando noted that he assured that this year’s examination was accessible and inclusive to all examinees, including those with special needs.
The exams were conducted in 14 local testing centers nationwide.
During the last day of the Bar exams, there were individuals who gathered in the testing centers as their “salubong” to the barristers.
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