Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Chairperson of the 2022 Supreme Court Committee on Bar Examinations, today announced that a total of 3,992 out of the 9,183 who completed all the tests during the four days of the exams passed the 2022 Bar Examinations. This translates to a passing rate of 43.47%.
The Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) has earlier announced that both the Oath-Taking and the Roll-Signing of the 2022 Bar Passers will take place on May 2, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
The 2022 Bar Examinations were held on November 9, 13, 16 and 20, 2022 in 14 local testing centers (LTCs) spread out in the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The said examinations were the 120th professional licensure tests conducted for Philippine lawyers.
2022 BAR TOPNOTCHERS, TOP SCHOOLS
Czar Matthew Gerard Torres Dayday, a graduate of University of the Philippines, topped this year’s Bar Examinations with the highest over-all rating of 88.8083%.
The Bar passers who obtained the 30 highest grades are as follows:
| Rank | Name | School | Rating |
| 1 | Dayday, Czar Matthew Gerard Torres | University of the Philippines | 88.8083% |
| 2 | Mariñas, Erickson Cayabyab | University of the Philippines | 88.7666% |
| 3 | Cregencia, Christiane Claire | University of the Philippines | 87.9667% |
| 4 | Yu, Andrea Jasmine Ong | University of the Philippines | 87.7750% |
| 5 | Gatapia, Kim Gia Grande | University of the Philippines | 87.4250% |
| 6 | Baes, Gabriel Gil Manlambus | University of San Carlos | 87.2500% |
| 7 | Reyes, Luigi Nico Mosqueda | San Beda College Alabang | 87.1917% |
| 8 | Uy, Rio Mei Lungub | Ateneo de Manila University | 87.0582% |
| 9 | Vergara, Mark David Quinit | Ateneo de Manila University | 87.0083% |
| 10 | Orencia, Jaims Gabriel Lopez | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.9001% |
| 11 | Cayanong, Reina Marie Manatad | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.8832% |
| 12 | Corpuz, Jether Kakilala | Mariano Marcos State University | 86.7500% |
| 13 | Gamboa, Jayvy Rosales | University of the Philippines | 86.7000% |
| 14 | Taradji, Ar-rashid Jammih | Ateneo de Zamboanga University | 86.6833% |
| 15 | Joson, Sharlene Ann Oliva | University of the Philippines | 86.5834% |
| 16 | Tan, Nicole Kate Paronda | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.5667% |
| 17 | Perez, Luis Gabriel Arevalo | University of the Philippines | 86.5583% |
| 18 | Exiomo, Eric Pamintuan | Saint Louis University | 86.4918% |
| 19 | Opina, Louis-mari Rosales | University of Santo Tomas | 86.4250% |
| 20 | Viloria, Kyle Terence Amilao | Arellano University | 86.3334% |
| 21 | Balbanero, Gian Miguel Jimenez | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.3167% |
| 22 | Estabillo, Jennefer Franco | Manuel L. Quezon University | 86.3083% |
| 23 | Salaver, Joji Marie Insular | University of the Philippines | 86.2417% |
| 24 | Lui, Jesse Brian Balisi | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.2000% |
| 25 | Dayrit, Alvinson Tumang | Angeles University Foundation | 86.1750% |
| 26 | Vega, Angelika Uy | University of San Carlos | 86.1666% |
| 27 | Romano-Weigel, Chrisha Ver Ramirez | University of San Carlos | 86.1583% |
| 28 | Marquez, Aaron Daryl Pasumbal | University of the Philippines | 86.0166% |
| 29 | Endozo, Kathleen Kae Zagala | Ateneo de Manila University | 86.0001% |
| 30 | Delgago, Michael Hofileña | Ateneo de Davao University | 86.0000% |
| Ignacio, Patricia Marie Eugenio | University of the Philippines | 86.0000% |
The ratings of the law schools were grouped per category (based on number of Bar candidates) and with a distinction of the ratings covering all Bar candidates and the ratings covering only first-takers.
The schools which obtained the five highest Bar passers’ percentages covering all Bar candidates in their respective categories are:
Law Schools with more than 100 candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | Ateneo de Manila University | 96.74% |
| 2 | San Beda University | 96.67% |
| 3 | University of the Philippines | 94.27% |
| 4 | University of San Carlos | 91.43% |
| 5 | University of Santo Tomas | 78.09% |
Law Schools with 51 to 100 candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | Ateneo de Davao University | 92.06% |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | 78.46% |
| 3 | University of Cebu | 76.47% |
| 4 | Xavier University – Ateneo De Cagayan | 73.91% |
| 5 | Jose Maria College | 69.64% |
Law Schools with 11 to 50 candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | University of Asia and the Pacific School of Law and Governance | 100.00% |
| 2 | Angeles University Foundation | 84.21% |
| 3 | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | 81.82% |
| 4 | Ateneo de Zamboanga University | 78.57% |
| 5 | Mariano Marcos State University | 75.00% |
Law Schools with 10 or fewer candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | Emilio Aguinaldo College | 100.00% |
| Our Lady of Mercy College | 100.00% | |
| 2 | University of Makati | 88.89% |
| 3 | University of Caloocan | 77.78% |
| 4 | Western Leyte College of Ormoc City, Inc. | 75.00% |
| 5 | St. Mary’s College Inc. of Tagum, Inc. | 66.67% |
On the other hand, the schools which obtained the five highest Bar passers’ percentages for first-time candidates in their respective categories are:
Law Schools with more than 100 first-time candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | San Beda University | 97.58% |
| 2 | Ateneo de Manila University | 97.24% |
| 3 | University of the Philippines | 95.02% |
| 4 | University of San Carlos | 93.47% |
| 5 | University of Santo Tomas | 79.87% |
Law Schools with 51 to 100 first-time candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | Ateneo de Davao University | 96.55% |
| 2 | Xavier University – Ateneo De Cagayan | 80.26% |
| 3 | Jose Maria College | 69.64% |
| 4 | De La Salle University | 69.62% |
| 5 | University of San Agustin | 63.53% |
Law Schools with 11 to 50 first-time candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | University of Asia and the Pacific School of Law and Governance | 100.00% |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | 95.00% |
| Ateneo de Zamboanga University | 95.00% | |
| 3 | Polytechnic University of the Philippines | 93.10% |
| 4 | University of Mindanao | 90.91% |
| 5 | University of Cebu | 87.18% |
Law Schools with 10 or fewer first-time candidates:
| Rank | School | Percentage of Passers |
| 1 | Emilio Aguinaldo College | 100.00% |
| 2 | St. Thomas More School of Law and Business | 88.89% |
| University of Makati | 88.89% | |
| 3 | University of Caloocan | 87.50% |
| 4 | University of Bohol | 80.00% |
| 5 | Mariano Marcos State Universitiy | 75.00% |
The complete list of successful examinees may be viewed at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph, the official website of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and its designated mirror sites.
2022 BAR EXAMINATIONS STATISTICS
A total of 9,183 completed all four days of the 2022 Bar Examinations.
On the first day of the Examinations on November 9, 2022, 9,207 candidates completed the exams on Political Law and International Law (with related Tax Principles) and Labor Law. On the second day, November 13, 2022, 9,196 candidates completed the tests on Criminal Law (and Practical Exercises) and Commercial Law while on the third day, November 16, 2022, 9,190 examinees finished the tests on Civil Law I and Civil Law II (and Practical Exercises). The fourth day of the examinations on November 20, 2022 saw 9,183 examinees taking the tests on Remedial Law I and Remedial Law II (with Basic Tax Remedies) and Legal Ethics.
THREE-EXAMINER POLICY
The 2022 Bar Examinations adopted a three-examiner policy. The exams covered the following core subjects and their respective weights: 1) Political and International Law (with related tax principles) 15%; 2) Labor Law 10%; 3) Criminal Law (and practical exercises) 15%; 4) Commercial Law 10%; 5) Civil Law I 15%; 6) Civil Law II (and practical exercises) 10%; 7) Remedial Law I 15%; and 8) Remedial Law II (with basic tax remedies) and Legal Ethics 10%.
The examiners are:
| 1.Former COA and Current PCC Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo2. Prof. Dante B. Gatmaytan3. Prof. Reynaldo G. Lopez | Political and International Law (with related tax principles) |
| 1. Prof. Luisito V. Liban2. Prof. Marlon J. Manuel3. Atty. Divinagracia S. San Juan | Labor Law |
| 1. RTC Judge Augusto Jose Y. Arreza (ret.)2. CA Justice Carlito B. Calpatura3. Prof. Giovanni F. Vallente | Criminal Law (and practical exercises) |
| 1.Former SEC Chairperson Teresita J. Herbosa2. Atty. Jose Perpetuo M. Lotilla3. Prof. Maria Zarah R. Villanueva | Commercial Law |
| 1. Prof. Hector M. de Leon, Jr.2. Prof. Avelino M. Sebastian, Jr.3. Prof. Amparita S. Sta. Maria | Civil Law I |
| 1. Prof. Joan A. De Venecia-Fabul2.LRA Deputy Administrator Robert Nomar V. Leyretana3. CA Justice Jose Lorenzo R. dela Rosa | Civil Law II (and practical exercises) |
| 1. Prof. Victoria A. Avena2. Sandiganbayan Justice Michael Frederick L. Musngi3. CA Justice Wilhelmina B. Jorge-Wagan | Remedial Law I |
| 1. Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe (ret.)2. Atty. Rodolfo Ma. A. Ponferrada3. Atty. Jesus Paolo U. Protacio | Remedial Law II (with basic tax remedies) and Legal Ethics |
COMPARATIVE STATISTICS ON THE BAR EXAMS RESULTS
The OBC, which administers the annual Bar Examinations, is also the repository of the records and data on Bar admission. It provides these comparative statistics on Bar Examination results from the year 2000 to 2022:
All announcements regarding the 2022 Bar Examinations may be viewed at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/bar-matters/. (Courtesy of the Supreme Court Public Information Office)
Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Chairperson of the 2022 Supreme Court Committee on Bar Examinations, announces that a total of 3,992 out of the 9,183 who completed all the tests during the four days of the exams passed the 2022 Bar Examinations. This translates to a passing rate of 43.47%. Behind him are Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo and 2023 Supreme Court Committee on Bar Examinations Chairperson Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando. Also present during the press conference were (not in photo) Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, Justice Rodil V. Zalameda, Justice Mario V. Lopez, Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, Justice Antonio T. Kho, Jr., and Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh. (Courtesy of the Supreme Court Public Information Office)
Examinees brave the heat of the sun and later, a sudden downpour, as they wait for the release of the list of the successful 2022 Bar Examinees. (Courtesy of the Supreme Court Public Information Office)
Emotions run high as the list of successful examinees in the 2022 Bar Examinations is flashed on the LED wall at the Supreme Court grounds in Ermita, Manila. (Courtesy of the Supreme Court Public Information Office)