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UP student tops 2024 bar, 38% of examinees pass
Kyle Christian Guerrero Tutor from the University of the Philippines topped the 2024 Bar Examinations with a score of 85.7700%.
A total of 3,962 out of 10,502 examinees passed the exam, representing a 37.84% passing rate.
The passing mark was lowered to 74 percent from the previous 75 percent.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez described the questions as 'just exact' and aimed at producing lawyers with professionalism, empathy, and commitment to public service.
Maria Cristina Santos Aniceto and Gerald Roxas placed second and third, respectively.
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) law school topped the list of law schools with more than 100 candidates.
The oath-taking ceremony and signing of the Roll of Attorneys for successful examinees are scheduled for January 24, 2025.
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