Bar passer’s 11 tries earn kudos
Regio failed the Bar Examinations five times and was previously barred by the five-strike rule, which limited repeat takers.
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Regio failed the Bar Examinations five times and was previously barred by the five-strike rule, which limited repeat takers.
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The name Martinez has long been etched in Philippine legal history, carried by justices, judges, and practicing lawyers across generations. On 7 January, that…
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The first whole week of 2026 opened with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. taking a decisive step in governance anchored on fiscal responsibility, continuity, and…
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To implement the law, Ralph Recto, who was then finance secretary, issued a directive to compel GOCCs to transfer ‘excess,’ ‘idle,’ or ‘fund balance’ reserves…
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Observers noted that the prolonged delay — spanning several administrations — now hinges solely on ministerial implementation.
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The challenge for 2026 remains: How do we ensure that our aggressive push for a ‘Digital Philippines’ doesn’t inadvertently become a digital divide?
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, chairperson of the 2025 Bar examinations, cited the perseverance of Eduardo Regio for not giving up and…
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Successful investigations and governance reforms addressing corruption are critical to restoring investor confidence in capital markets, according to…
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On 05 January 2026, petitioner Veronica "Kitty" Duterte filed a memorandum in the consolidated habeas corpus petitions for former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte…
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ICE’s federal agents have been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s immigrant deportation drive, despite the objections of local officials.
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‘These provisions were meant to safeguard transparency and accountability. Expediency alone should not override them.’
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Carpio said Recto wrote to PhilHealth, requesting the transfer of the funds to the National Treasury, as the funds would be used for government infrastructure…
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Following the death of the family patriarch, the surviving heirs executed an extrajudicial settlement waiving their rights over the family property in favor of…
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“Sacrifice” is how Jhenroniel Sanchez summed up his journey after topping the 2025 Bar examinations.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has junked another petition by the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This time, a request seeking to allow the…
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A US immigration officer shot and killed an American woman on the streets of Minneapolis Wednesday, leading to huge protests and outrage from local…
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The 2025 Bar Examination has ushered in a new generation of legal talent, and DivinaLaw has firmly taken its place in the spotlight. All 14 of the firm’s…
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For the second year in a row, a University of the Philippines College of Law graduate has topped the Bar Exam, the Supreme Court announced on Wednesday.
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