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Bar passers celebrate after the Supreme Court announced the results of the 2024 Bar Exams  in Manila City on December 13, 2024. The 2024 Bar exams produced 3,962 new lawyers in the Philippines, with a passing rate of 37.84%, slightly above the 2023 rate of 36.77%. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Willard Cheng

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173408197527920241213091216_viber_image_2024-12-13_16-20-47-152.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" Bar passers celebrate after the Supreme Court announced the results of the 2024 Bar Exams in Manila City on December 13, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/> Bar passers celebrate after the Supreme Court announced the results of the 2024 Bar Exams  in Manila City on December 13, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</div><div> </div>Emotions poured outside the Supreme Court where anxious Bar examinees along with parents and friends awaited the release of the 2024 Bar exams. A jubilant Benita Amante embraced her daughter Eishrine Amante of San Sebastian College of Law upon learning that the latter passed the Bar.Eishrine had with her a photograph of her father, Ram, a jeepney driver and farmer who passed away in 2023 and had dreamt of her daughter becoming a lawyer. She dedicated her achievement to her father. It was a double achievement for Benita whose son Bryan also passed the licensure examination for doctors last October. Benita was proud to have two children who are now professionals with the help of running her flower shop in Malate. “Oh my God parehong pasado ang anak ko,” Benita said as she was hugged by Eishrine. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/up-law-grad-tops-2024-bar-exams-1350">UP Law grad tops 2024 Bar exams</a></div>“Lahat ng paghihirap sakripisiyo, dugo’t pawis na puhunan sobrang worth it,” she added.Eshrine said, “Pa ito na ang pangarap natin. Nandito na tayo. Para sa inyo ni mama, sa kapatid ko, sa lahat ng sumuporta sa akin, na nasa likod ko pati sa mga tao namin sa flower shop, buong kamag anak at pamilya. Pa, mahal na mahal kita.”The family of certified public accountant John Arthur Tayson Melindo of PUP Law was complete to lend support and wait for the results.His mother Desiree Melindo was jubliant and proudly showed a tarpaulin congratulating her son.Desiree has been a public school teacher of Malabon for 28 years and considers her children her trophy.“Pasado po ang anak ko… Sobrang tuwa po, thank you po Lord. Ang dami ko pong dasal. Dininig po talaga ang panalangin ko ng Diyos Hesus Nazareno,”  Desiree said. The new lawyer John Arthur Melindo said, “Magkahalong relief at excitement po sa future ko sa legal profession.” “Proud,” his father Jose Luis Melindo said of his son, flashing the thumbs up sign and shedding tears of joy.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/full-list-2024-bar-exam-passers-1457">FULL LIST: 2024 Bar exam passers</a></div>Proud parents Charleston and Ruby Chan were present to celebrate with their daughter Charisma Lorraine Chan of San Beda Law who also passed the bar.&quot;I feel so happy po and blessed because ever since  I was a kid I dreamt of becoming a lawyer who fights for the causes of the defenseless and the poor. That’s slowly becoming a reality and that’s because of the people who supported me in this journey especially my family and friends.”“Proud po ako sa anak ko,” Ruby Chan said.“First in the family na nagkarooon kami ng abogado. Yun happy and siguro dahil sa hard work, determination at prayer sa taas,” Charleston Chan said.Single mother Charmaine Arce Gabelo, 43, of PCU Dasmariñas, was jubilant and hugged her son Aries Seco and mother as they shed tears.Aries expressed pride of her mother and also plans to follow in the footsteps of his mother.“Lahat ng sakripisyo, dugo’t pawis na binuhos ng ilang taon, nagbunga dito. Alam ko simula pa lang to, mangyayari talaga to. Abogado na nanay ko!” Seco said.&quot;Hindi nabibigyan ng justice ang iba, hindi nabibigyan ng boses, so sabi ko subukan ko. Gusto ko maintindihan ang sistema… (JUMPCUT TO) Hopefully sana dahan dahan man, makatulong ako balang araw mapaganda ang sistema natin dito,” Gabelo said of her decision to study law while being a mother. Denise Renz Lachaona shed tears as she hugged her mother and boyfriend upon learning she passed the bar. “Sobrang ovewhelmed po and so grateful to those who helped me along the way especially my parents and my boyfriend who has been a mentor to me. I never thought I would make it this far but I&#x27;m overwhelmed and grateful.” Certified public accountant Timothy James Pacson  of Arellano School of Law was joined by his girlfriend Corina Matic and their fur babies, chihuahuas Nikki and Jumbo, as he celebrated his passing of the bar.<div> <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/2024-bar-chair-passing-grade-lowered-because-justices-want-more-lawyers-1613">2024 Bar Chair: Passing grade lowered because justices &#x27;want more lawyers&#x27;</a></div>“Kasama ko rin sila during the  process and I want them to feel na kasama ko din sila sa tagumpay ko ngayong araw.” Corina said: “Nakita ko lahat ng paghihirap niya. Sobrang masaya po ako sa second take niya. Finally, may tuldok na ang attorney.” Pacson also brought with him a small statue of the Nazarene which he also brought with him when was taking the bar, sharing that his father is devotee as well.<div> </div>

Emotions poured outside the Supreme Court where anxious bar examinees along with parents and friends awaited the release of the 2024 bar exams.

Emotions poured outside the Supreme Court where anxious bar examinees along with parents and friends awaited the release of the 2024 bar exams.

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Tears, cheers as Bar passers celebrate exam results

Willard Cheng,

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Published December 13, 2024 05:27 PM PHT

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