SENATOR Richard Gordon urged Bar passers to always pursue the truth and uphold justice.

“Congratulations to the crop of new lawyers the country has produced after an arduous journey to the Bar exams,” Gordon, who is also a lawyer, said.

The senator reminded the new lawyers that the obstacle they hurdled was only the first step.

“The truth is needed more than ever at a time when disinformation is prevalent. Impunity remains to be seen with the flagrant disregard of our laws and Constitution,” Gordon said.

“We fervently hope that you remain steadfast in helping defend the defenseless, ferret out the truth to build a stronger nation,” he added.

For those who did not pass, Gordon said that it is not the end of the world.

“Let this minor setback be an inspiration to strive harder as some day you will soon be able to call yourself a full-fledged lawyer,” he said.