Cesareo Antonio S. Singzon Jr., who graduated valedictorian from the Ateneo Law School, did not expect to top the 2010 Bar examinations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that only 982 out of 4,847 examinees passed the exams, a passing rate of 20.26 percent, the second lowest in a decade.
Last year’s Bar examinations were marred by a grenade-throwing incident that injured some 50 people and was blamed on warring fraternities.
In a phone interview, Singzon said he did not expect to top the Bar exams even if he was valedictorian.
“Honestly, I did not expect it. They said I was number one in Ateneo, so I can make it as number one here. I didn’t expect it because it’s very difficult, especially the Remedial Law part," Singzon said.
Asked what his plans now after passing arguably the most difficult of professional licensure exams, Singzon said he plans to study abroad to earn his Master of Laws degree.
He said he made a lot of sacrifices so he can pass the Bar. “I knew in the end, eventually, my sacrifices paid off."
Top 10
The others who made it to the Top 10 are:
2. Filemon Ray L. Javier, Ateneo de Manila University, 86.850
3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino, Arellano University, 86.800
4. Janette R. Ancog, Ateneo de Davao University, 85.900
5. Johanna Sunga, ADMU, 85.850
6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion, University of the Philippines, 85.650
7. Maria Christina C. Ortua, UP, and Krystal Lyn T. Uy, UP, 85.50
8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones, UP, 84.800
9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan, ADMU, 84.750
10. Glenn C. Carampatana, University of San carlos, and Darren L. Salipsip, Arellano University, 84.550
Of the 10, four came from the Ateneo Law School, four from the UP College of Law, two from the Arellano University, and one each from the Ateneo de Davao University and the University of San Carlos.
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that only 982 out of 4,847 examinees passed the exams, a passing rate of 20.26 percent, the second lowest in a decade.
Last year’s Bar examinations were marred by a grenade-throwing incident that injured some 50 people and was blamed on warring fraternities.
In a phone interview, Singzon said he did not expect to top the Bar exams even if he was valedictorian.
“Honestly, I did not expect it. They said I was number one in Ateneo, so I can make it as number one here. I didn’t expect it because it’s very difficult, especially the Remedial Law part," Singzon said.
Asked what his plans now after passing arguably the most difficult of professional licensure exams, Singzon said he plans to study abroad to earn his Master of Laws degree.
He said he made a lot of sacrifices so he can pass the Bar. “I knew in the end, eventually, my sacrifices paid off."
Top 10
The others who made it to the Top 10 are:
2. Filemon Ray L. Javier, Ateneo de Manila University, 86.850
3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino, Arellano University, 86.800
4. Janette R. Ancog, Ateneo de Davao University, 85.900
5. Johanna Sunga, ADMU, 85.850
6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion, University of the Philippines, 85.650
7. Maria Christina C. Ortua, UP, and Krystal Lyn T. Uy, UP, 85.50
8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones, UP, 84.800
9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan, ADMU, 84.750
10. Glenn C. Carampatana, University of San carlos, and Darren L. Salipsip, Arellano University, 84.550
Of the 10, four came from the Ateneo Law School, four from the UP College of Law, two from the Arellano University, and one each from the Ateneo de Davao University and the University of San Carlos.
 1. Cesareo Antonio S. Singzon Jr Ateneo de Manila University 89.000 |  2. Filemon Ray L. Javier Ateneo de Manila University 86.850 |  3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino Arellano University 86.800 |
 4. Janette R. Ancog Ateneo de Davao University 85.900 |  5. Johanna Sunga Ateneo de Manila University 85.850 |  6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion University of the Philippines 85.650 |
 7. Maria Christina C. Ortua University of the Philippines 85.50 |  7. Krystal Lyn T. Uy University of the Philippines 85.50 |  8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones University of the Philippines 84.800 |
 9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan Ateneo de Manila University 84.750 |  10. Glenn C. Carampatana University of San Carlos 84.550 |  10. Darren L. Salipsip Arellano University 84.550 |
