Thursday, March 17, 2011

982 out of 4,847 pass Philippine Bar exams

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Repost from Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) A total of 982 out of 4,847 passed the 2010 Bar exams, the Supreme Court announced Thursday.

This year’s passing percentage of 20.26 percent is lower than last year’s 24.58 percent or 1,451 out of 5,903.

The top five was dominated by Ateneo schools with the first, second, and fifth spots going to Ateneo de Manila University and the fourth to Ateneo de Davao. Arellano University ranked third.

The exams were administered by Deputy Clerk of Court and Bar Confidant Atty. Ma. Cristina B. Layusa.

THE 2010 BOARD EXAM TOPNOTCHERS
1. SINGZON, Jr. Cesareo Antonio S., Ateneo de Manila University 89.00%
2. JAVIER, Filemon Ray L., Ateneo de Manila University 86.95%
3. TOLENTINO, Paolo Carlo C., Arellano University 86.80%
4. ANCOG, Janette R., Ateneo de Davao University 85.90%
5. SUNGA, Johana T., Ateneo de Manila University 85.85%
6. POBLACION, Krizelle Marie F., University of the Philippines 85.65%
7. ORTUA, Maria Christina C., University of the Philippines 85.05%
7. UY, Krystal Lyn T., University of the Philippines 85.05%
8. CAPONES, Joanna Eileen M., University of the Philippines 84.80%
9. GAN, William Benson S., Ateneo de Manila University 84.75%
10. CARAMPATANA, Glenn C., University of San Carlos 84.55%