By Rhenjie Marie E. Calantas, BA Comm- 4, OJT

Central Philippine University (CPU) has achieved an 80% passing rate in the 2022 Bar Examination which was held on February 4 and 6, 2022 at Central Philippine University. This is another milestone that the CPU College of Law celebrated after the 2022 Bar Examination Result was released on April 12, 2022 produced 88 new Centralian Lawyers.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines announced that 8,241 out of 11, 402 examinees successfully passed the said examination which CPU had the Passing Rate of 84. 061% for first takers, and an Overall Passing Rate of 80%.

In addition, among the 88 new Centralian Lawyers who passed the bar examination, four of them had an exemplary performance in which their examination rating was from 85% to 90%.

When asked about the preparation, one of the bar passers with exemplary performance Atty. Jikko Solano Belejaerdo said, “As to preparation, I made sure that I was spiritually ready which was very helpful since few weeks before the bar I was already emotionally and physically unstable. But because of my faith, I was able to conquer it. And aside from prayers, I made sure also that I was on top of the situation. So, I chose good materials or books. And I had my calendar. I made sure that the number of days was well-distributed to my subjects. Few days before the bar, my schedule was specific as to how I would spend my every hour.”

Atty. Belejerdo also added when asked what he felt, “I cannot really specify if it was fear. But the emotions were really mixing. Four days before the bar, I can’t get enough sleep. But one thing that I am happy about is during the exam itself, I was at peace. Fides was at work that time.”

Furthermore, Atty. Jeraldine Mondia Dalupines, a member of the Indigenous People in Panay Bukidnon of Calinog, was one of the 88 new Centralian lawyers who will serve the public as one of their duties and responsibilities.

“My journey to be an attorney was never been easy, as working student it is hard to balance my time between work and school. After graduation, I thought, I’ll focus my time reviewing but another opportunity came until I decide to enter the world of politics but it was not a hindrance for me to strive for my dream,” Atty. Dalupines said in an interview. “Thank you Lord, my life is blissful and all credit goes to You. Thank You for all the countless blessings You have given me in every step of my life,” she expressed in gratitude and gratefulness.

Central Philippine University congratulates its new Centralian Lawyers with great pride and honor.