THE Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday announced that a total of 5,594 examinees passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, representing a passing rate of 48.98%.
Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, made the announcement during the release of the results on January 7, 2026 at the SC Courtyard in Manila.
A total of 11,420 examinees out of 13,193 registered applicants finished the three-day examinations, which were conducted in 14 testing centers across the country last Sept. 7, 10 and 14.
Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez, a graduate of the University of the Philippines, topped the 2025 Bar Examinations, achieving an overall rating of 92.70%.
The oath-taking and roll signing ceremonies of successful Bar examinees will be held on February 6, 2026 at the Philippine Arena.
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CHIZ ARRIVES AT THE PLENARY, COMPLETES REQUIRED QUORUM OF 12 SENATORS 
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SM SAN PEDRO JOINS BRIGADA ESKWELA 2026