2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (236+ words) Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, human rights, and crime. He specializes in justice and court reporting, writing in-depth and explainer articles that help people understand the legal system and how these should benefit the oppressed....

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (408+ words) IN-PERSON CLASSES. Students and teachers go about regular classes at the General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City, on February 21, 2024. MANILA, Philippines " The use of the mother tongue in schools has been shown to improve reading comprehension in Filipino and…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (931+ words) PASSERS. (From left to right) Kristelle Reyes, Angelica Diaz Llamas, Vincent and Raymund Salomon. MANILA, Philippines " Kristelle Leigh Reyes and her father were from the same mold. They come from the same line of work, have the same degree (political…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1142+ words) TOPNOTCHER. 2025 Bar exams' Rank 1 Jhenroniel Rhey Sanchez. MANILA, Philippines " Jhenroniel Rhey Sanchez deliberately tuned out to avoid any Bar exams-related news. He said he wanted to deal with the news on whether he passed or failed at his own pace....

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (492+ words) LOVE. Arvene Flores learns that he passed the Bar Examinations while awaiting the results with his girlfriend, Dr. Grace Maggay MANILA, Philippines " Arvene Flores awaited the results of the 2025 Bar Examinations at the Supreme Court (SC) grounds on Wednesday, January…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (231+ words) TOP 20 LIST. Bukidnon-based banker Gerilin Gascon is the lone 2025 Bar examinee from Mindanao to make it to the top 20 list of passers. CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines " A Bukidnon banker emerged as the only examinee from Mindanao to crack the top…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (635+ words) AFTER 11 TAKES. Eduardo Regio passes the Bar exams on his 11th take. MANILA, Philippines " Among the hundreds of aspiring lawyers who flocked to the Supreme Court (SC) grounds on Wednesday, January 7, for the 2025 Bar Examinations" results, Eduardo Regio, 59, was a stand…...

6+ day, 26+ min ago   (819+ words) Rapahel Reyes/Rappler; UP Open University image In the Philippines, where education often mirrors inequality, defined by geography, cost, and the ability to be physically present, the UP Open University (UPOU) has long been a quiet disruptor. It has insisted,…...

6+ day, 30+ min ago   (497+ words) Jeowy Ompad is a proud fisherman and a soon-to-be lawyer for fisherfolk. University of San Jose - Recoletos CEBU, Philippines " Jeowy Loyloy Ompad, among the top 10 passers of the 2025 Bar Exams, is the proud son of a fisherfolk family from Santa…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (339+ words) 2025 BAR. Examinees, along with families and close friends, celebrate during the release of the Bar exams results at the Supreme Court on January 7, 2026. MANILA, Philippines " The 2025 Bar Examinations saw one of the highest passing rates in recent history at 48.98% or…...