SUPREME Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, 2023 Bar Examinations chairperson, said that the three-day examinations were a huge success.

“I am overwhelmed by the smooth, peaceful, and orderly turnout of the 2023 Bar Examinations,” Hernando said.

“It was more than what I hoped and envisioned it would be. Indeed, it was a smashing success,” he added.

Only 10,387 individuals have taken the Bar exams from 10,791 Bar applicants.

Hernando noted that he assured that this year’s examination was accessible and inclusive to all examinees, including those with special needs.

The exams were conducted in 14 local testing centers nationwide.

During the last day of the Bar exams, there were individuals who gathered in the testing centers as their “salubong” to the barristers.