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The Supreme Court has lowered the passing rate in the 2024 Bar examinations to 74% in a bid to address the shortage of lawyers in the country.According to Ian Cruz’s report in “24 Oras” on Friday, at least 3,962 out of 10,490 takers passed the bar examination.With the passing rate adjusted from 75% to 74%, the number of examinees who passed this year is higher with 37% from last year’s 30%.“The justices would like to have more lawyers.
”The Supreme Court compound located along Padre Faura street in Manila was flocked with parents and exam takers nervously looking for their name in the roster of passers. And, shouts for joy were later heard as the results came out.“Sobrang hirap po, two and a half months lang ang review namin. Pero sulit po ang paghihirap,” said Michael Jhon Abayon who passed the exams.For some who took the exam for the second time, it was a victorious moment for them.“Sobrang hirap po kasi ng pinagdaanan ko.
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