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University of Baguio graduate is first blind man in PH history to pass bar examinations

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Rhea Manila Santos

The University of Baguio Law School produced the country&#x27;s first-ever blind bar passer.With the release of the results of the 2022 bar examinations last April 14, the country welcomed 3,992 new attorneys. It included University of Baguio Law School graduate Anthony Mark Emocling who made history as the first bar passer with visual impairment since the first Philippine Bar Exams were held in 1901.With the bar exam considered the biggest challenge for law students, Anthony Mark’s accomplishment is considered to not just be impressive but inspiring as well for all aspiring lawyers.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D623160123184162%26set%3Da.471596855007157%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="524" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>In an interview with the Philippine Information Agency Cordillera, Anthony revealed that he originally wanted to pursue a career in the police force when he was younger before he suddenly lost his vision.“During that time I was lent a radio by my grandfather, and every day I listened to talk radio programs, and there were lawyers that were being interviewed. I was so fascinated and amazed by the way they talked and explained things,” he shared with PIA Cordillera.With his disability, Anthony opened up about the challenges he had to overcome in law school including disproving the stereotypes against blind people.He cited having a strong support system from his family that helped him achieve his goal after four years.“They never gave up on me. They believed in my abilities (and) that I can do it. I also have good friends that supported my dreams, and they are the ones who also helped me with reviews.&quot;In the same interview, Anthony also shared some inspirational words for those who want to achieve their dreams despite all odds.“Believe that you can do the dreams that you put in your heart. Set a goal and make it happen. There will be failures along the way but use them as a guide to motivate you to reach your dream,” he added.Anthony ranked 1,407 among this year’s bar passers. Before entering law school, he had graduated cum laude with a degree in Political Science from the same university.His former professor Atty. Pablito V. Sanidad Sr, a Narvacan, Ilocos Sur mayor and former University of Baguio School of Law dean who had shared a congratulatory message for his extraordinary student.“Congratulations Anthony Mark Dulawan Emocling! My blind student at the University of Baguio, School of Law (UBSOL) who against all the odds and despite being blind is now a Lawyer!&quot; Atty. Pablito remarked.

University of Baguio Law School graduate Anthony Mark Emocling recently made history as the first visually impaired bar passer in the country.

University of Baguio Law School graduate Anthony Mark Emocling recently made history as the first visually impaired bar passer in the country.