The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila on Aug. 24, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA — A total of 3,962 examinees passed the 2024 Bar examinations, Supreme Court Associate Justice and Bar Chairperson Mario Lopez announced Friday, December 13.

This is equivalent to 37.8 percent of the total 10,490 law graduates who finished last September's Bar exams, a slight leap from the 36.77 percent or 10,387 examinees that passed the 2023 Bar exam.

Lopez said the Supreme Court en banc adjusted the passing grade from his proposed 75 percent to 74 percent.

"Hence effectively because of this 74 percent using grade, the percentage of passing is now 37.84 percent or a total of 3,962 new lawyers," he stressed.

He revealed that nearly 1,000 new lawyers were added to the list of passing examinees because of the adjustment, saying "Malakas yata ang dasal ninyo."

Kyle Christian Tutor, a graduate of the University of the Philippines, topped the Bar with 85.77 percent.

The Supreme Court earlier said the scores of examinees are considered “sensitive personal information” under the Data Privacy Act, "thus, they cannot be disclosed without prior consent of the examinees".

Initially, more than 12,000 examinees took the 2024 Bar exams held on September 11, 13 and 15 across 13 local testing centers nationwide, but some failed to finish.

Below is the complete list of 2024 Bar passers:

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University of the Philippines' College of Law graduate Kyle Christian Tutor is the top-notcher of the 2024 Bar examinations. Photo from the Supreme Court livestream

MANILA (UPDATE) — University of the Philippines' College of Law graduate Kyle Christian Tutor is the topnotcher of the 2024 Bar examinations, the Supreme Court (SC) announced on Friday.

IN PHOTOS: Completing the 3-day 2024 Bar exams

SC associate justice Mario Lopez, Bar 2024 chairperson, said Tutor obtained a score of 85.77 percent.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Tutor entered UP Law in 2019, two years after he obtained his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the same university. While at UP Law, he served as vice chair of the Philippine Law Journal.

Below is the list of the 21 individuals, dominated by UP Law and Ateneo graduates, who obtained the highest scores in the 2024 Bar exams:

Top 1 - Kyle Christian Tutor (UP Law)

Top 2 - Maria Christina Aniceto (Ateneo)

Top 3 - Gerald Roxas (Angeles University Foundation)

Top 4 - John Philippe Chua (UP Law)

Top 5 - Jet Nicolas (UP Law)

Top 6 - Maria Lovelyn Joyce Quebrar (UP Law)

Top 7 - Kyle Isaguirre (Ateneo)

Top 8 - Joji Macadine (University of Mindanao)

Top 9 - Greogorio Torres (western Mindanao State University)

Top 10 - Raya Villacorta (San Beda)

Top 11 - Paolo Antonio Gerpacio (Ateneo)

Top 12 - Andrea Ambray (UST)

Top 13 - Marielle Macarilay (Ateneo)

Top 14 - John Daniel Hamoy (University of San Carlos)

Top 15 - Therese Garcia (Ateneo)

Top 16 - Recel Elumba (Jose Rizal Memorial State University)

Top 17 - Rieland Cuevas (UP Law)

Top 18 - Betlee-Kyle Barraquias (Ateneo)

Top 19 - Steve Barredo (University of St. Lasalle)

Top 20 - Pierre Reque (UST) and Kenneth Lijauco (UP Law)

More than 12,000 registered to take the Bar exams this year but only around 10,000 took and finished the tests.

SC: 10,490 examinees complete three-day 2024 Bar examinations

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Lopez said 3,962 passed this year's Bar exams, or a passing rate of 37.84 percent, after the justices decided to lower the passing score from 75 to 74 percent.

Nearly 1,000 new lawyers were added to the list as a result of the adjusted passing grade, Lopez noted.

“Malakas yata ang dasal niyo,” he said.

The exams were held on September 8, 11 and 15, 2024 in 13 local testing centers across the country, including 6 in Metro Manila, 2 in Luzon, 3 in the Visayas and 2 in Mindanao in a bid to reduce the logistical, financial and emotional burdens for examinees, particularly those from the provinces.

The Supreme Court earlier ruled that the scores of examinees are considered “sensitive personal information” under the Data Privacy Act, "thus, they cannot be disclosed without prior consent of the examinees."

Supreme Court says Bar grade cannot be disclosed without consent of examinee

However, Chief Justice Alexander Gesumundo said the grades of bar top-notchers will still be announced.

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The Supreme Court is set to release the results of the 2024 Bar Examinations this Friday, December 13, 2024.

The 2024 Bar exams were held on September 11, 13 and 15 across 13 local testing centers nationwide. More than 12,000 registered to take the Bar exams but only 10,490 examinees finished the tests.

The high court said the results would be displayed on LED walls inside the courtyard of the SC Main Building along Padre Faura Street in Manila.

The list of successful examinees will also be uploaded to the SC official website and social media pages (X, Threads, Facebook and Instagram).

Livestream links and QR codes of the results on YouTube and Facebook will be posted through the SC's official channels.

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The Supreme Court is set to release the results of the 2024 Bar Examinations this Friday, December 13, 2024.

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A simple man with grand visions. Henry Sy was driven by a deep desire to elevate the Filipino consumer experience.

Henry Sy, known as the Father of Modern Philippine Retail, dared to dream big. "I thought that if I sold a pair of shoes to every Filipino, I would be a successful man," he once said. This aspiration, fueled by post-war ambition, would lay the foundation for SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines and one of Southeast Asia's largest integrated property developers.

This belief led him to establish his first Shoemart store in 1958. In a bid to create a unique and aspirational shopping experience, he introduced concepts like air-conditioning and uniformed sales personnel reminiscent of flight attendants, offering Filipinos a taste of "America" right in their own country.

From shoebox to skyline. Photo source: SM Prime

Later on, he would build a space where Filipino families could enjoy a complete lifestyle experience—shopping, dining and entertainment, all under one roof. Sy dubbed it “SM City”, a 125,000 square meter structure at the junction of EDSA and North Avenue in Quezon City, an area considered a swampland in the 1980s.

SM City North Edsa would later become a landmark destination, redefining the concept of a shopping mall and paving the way for the rise of similar retail spaces across the country.

His children continued to dream bigger, this time using SM Prime as their vehicle. The second generation Sys channeled their energy and the company’s resources towards developing a world-class central business district in Pasay City.

Today, the SM Mall of Asia Complex stands as a testament to the Sy family’s foresight and hard work, a master-planned community that includes two malls—Mall of Asia and S Maison—with a combined gross floor area of over 695,000 square meters, several office buildings and residential condominiums, the largest IKEA store in the world, a 20,000-capacity indoor arena, an indoor music hall with a capacity of around 1,200 people, an outdoor amusement park, a university and the largest privately-run exhibition and convention center in the country.

Photo source: SM Prime

Three decades strong, SM Prime embarks on its next chapter with a renewed commitment to its founder's vision: building innovative and sustainable spaces that enhance the lives of Filipinos and drive national progress.

"With the strong foundation we’ve built, we believe our best projects are still to come," said SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim.

"We have several developments in the pipeline, some of which we expect will drive the company to a new level of growth," he added.

Henry Sy's influence transcended retail; he created spaces that elevated the Filipino experience. And in his children, he nurtured a generation of visionaries who expanded and diversified his legacy, driving innovation and sustainability across various industries.

As SM Prime continues to grow and evolve, one thing is certain: the company will continue to play a vital role in the lives of Filipinos for many years to come.

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From a simple shoe store to a portfolio of malls, residences, offices and leisure destinations, this company's legacy continues to shape the nation.

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Bar examinees flock to a testing center at the University of the Philippines - Diliman in Quezon City for the first day of the 2024 Bar Examinations on September 8, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA – Supreme Court Associate Justice and 2024 Bar chairperson Mario Lopez said 10,483 examinees showed up on the first day of the examinations early Sunday.

\"From the initial pool of over 12,000 applicants, 10,483 showed up. This demonstrates the unwavering commitment of those who continued with the Bar Examinations despite the challenges,\" he said in a press briefing on Sunday at San Beda College Alabang, one of the testing centers.

\"We are a little bit higher because it was a carryover of those who did not make it or failed in the previous bar exam. At that time when they applied, they were still in their fourth year. And many, not many, but some of them did not make it and did not graduate. And failure to graduate will disqualify you from the bar examinations,\" Lopez added.

In response to the growing number of aspiring lawyers, he said they opened the application period as early as January. This gave aspirants four months to complete their requirements.

\"During the application period, many prospective examinees were still completing their final year of law school or refresher course. Unfortunately, some did not graduate and or encountered unforeseen circumstances that led to their withdrawals,\" Lopez added.

2024 Bar exams kick off

Similar to previous years, the 2024 Bar remains digitalized and regionalized, still following the condensed schedule.

The September 8 exams will cover political and public international law and commercial law and taxation laws.

For September 11, exams will be on civil law and labor law and social legislations, while the September 15 exams will deal with criminal law, remedial law and legal and judicial ethics with practical exercises.

\"It is quite difficult, but we tried to be objective. I can speak for myself in this bar exam that we have framed our questions objectively. I said that it will not be easy nor difficult, it will be eksakto lang,\" Lopez said when asked about the difficulty of the 2024 Bar.

\"Our aim is to produce lawyers who are not just prepared to practice, but who are also equipped with the professionalism, empathy and commitment to public service needed to serve effectively,\" he added.

2024 BAR EXAMS BY THE NUMBERS

Of the 10,483 examinees as of Sunday morning, 5,234 are new applicants and 4,060 are previous Bar takers; while there are also 1,189 refreshers.

There are more female than male examinees for the 2024 Bar at 6,108 and 4,375, respectively.

A total of 155 examinees are senior citizens and 313 are those with special needs “to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications.”

The youngest Bar examinee is 23 years old, while the oldest is 78 years old.

The 2024 Bar is spread out across the following 13 testing centers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Metro Manila

- University of the Philippines Diliman - 1,025 examinees

- University of Santo Tomas - 785 examinees

- San Beda University - 1,455 examinees

- Manila Adventist College - 438 examinees

- University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City - 739 examinees

- San Beda College Alabang - 579 examinees

Luzon

- Saint Louis University, Baguio City - 1,158 examinees

- University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City - 527 examinees

Visayas

- University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City - 1,055 examinees

- Central Philippine University, Iloilo City - 582 examinees

- Dr. Vicente Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation, Tacloban City - 461 examinees

Mindanao

- Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City - 598 examinees

- Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City - 1,081 examinees

About 2,316 personnel were deployed across all testing centers nationwide for the 2024 Bar.

Last year, 3,812 out of the 10,387 examinees successfully passed the bar exams.

FULL LIST: 2023 Bar exam passers

University of Santo Tomas law graduate Ephraim Porciuncula Bie topped the 2023 Bar with a score of 89.2625 percent.

2023 Bar topnotcher: I wanted to be a lawyer for as long as I can remember

BAR EXAM RESULTS AND OATH TAKING SCHEDULE

The 2024 Bar chairperson said the shift to digitalized examinations helped accelerate the checking process. They also used multiple examiners for each subject to further speed up the checking process.

\"We anticipate releasing the Bar Exam results by early December, tentatively. The oath-taking ceremony and signing of the Roll of Attorneys are already scheduled on January 24, 2025. This is already penciled and has to be done on that schedule,\" Lopez said.

NO CLASS DISRUPTIONS DURING 2024 BAR

The 2024 Bar exams will continue on Wednesday, September 11 and Sunday, 15.

When asked about the effect of the exams on classes in testing centers, Lopez said there are no disruptions since most schools opted to shift to online classes on the said dates.

\"There are big schools like UP, who did not, which did not suspend classes because they may encounter some issues regarding the other colleges. But many schools suspended their classes and opted to have an online class during the bar examinations,\" he said.

\"It was voluntary on their part to suspend classes during the period of the bar examination. And as I have said, they took an alternative learning process during that period of actually, I would not say it is a disruption because they have that option to continue with online classes,\" Lopez said.

The 2024 Bar chairperson also said they had contingency measures in place in case calamities or disasters strike during the conduct of the exams.

\"We have contingency plan for any typhoon or disastrous circumstances. This is something that is beyond our control. Of course, we have prayed a lot. And it paid off… Today, we have a sunny day and a good weather, [we are] hoping that come Wednesday and Sunday, we will have the same weather,\" he said.

PAGASA monitoring twin low pressure areas

Addressing Bar examinees, Lopez said: \"We need to have both mental and physical health, good mental and physical health to hurdle the bar exam [which]...is one of the most difficult examinations in the country,\" he said.

\"So, as an advice to the examinees, balance your physical and mental health. There is no health, there is no good health without good mental health. Kailangan natin yan,\" he added.

With Lopez retiring next year, he said he hope to leave a good legacy.

\"Considering that I've been in the academe for more than 20 years. And that is one of the main reasons why I was designated Bar Chairman. And also it is for that reason that I am preparing this as my legacy being a Professor of Law. I will have a legacy that for one time or another I have been a Bar Chairperson of the Supreme Court. I want to be remembered that I have I have performed or I have made a marvelous Bar Examination,\" he said.

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Supreme Court Associate Justice and 2024 Bar chairperson Mario Lopez said 10,483 examinees showed up on the first day of the examinations early Sunday.

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A total of 3,962 examinees passed the 2024 Bar examinations, Supreme Court Associate Justice and Bar Chairperson Mario Lopez announced Friday, December 13.

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