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Order in the Court: Is it hard to pass the Bar exams?
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....
Mother tongue use boosts reading comprehension of 4th graders – study
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…...
Passing the Bar isn't a solo act; you need a strong support system
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…...
Bar 2025 topnotcher Jhenroniel Sanchez: An engineer and now a lawyer too
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....
Working student who passed 2025 Bar exams to aspiring lawyers: ‘Eyes on the finish line’
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…...
Bukidnon banker emerges as lone Mindanao top 20 passer in 2025 Bar
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…...
After 11 Bar takes: Eduardo Regio’s journey to become a lawyer
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…...
[Good Business] UP Open University: Para kanino ang edukasyon?
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,…...
Cebuano in 2025 bar top 10 list is son of fisherfolk
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…...
2025 Bar in numbers: Ateneo still on top, UP and UST dominate top 20
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…...