MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday urged Bar exam passers to uphold the law and use it to protect human rights as they begin their career as lawyers. “Lawyers pledge to uphold the law at all times and use it to protect people’s rights. Roque said the Palace hopes many of the Bar exam passers would consider joining the government, saying it is an opportunity to give back to the people. This would be a great opportunity to give back to the community for earning the privilege to practice law in the country,” he said. He also encouraged those who did not pass the Bar exam not to let the results “dishearten” them and instead “continue to believe in their passion.”The Supreme Court announced that 2,103 out of 7,685 examinees passed the 2019 Bar exams.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 29, 2020 06:45 UTC