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2026 Bar Exams Kick Off Across Philippines With Over 13,000 Aspirants
The 2026 Bar examinations in the Philippines commenced across 15 local testing centers nationwide, with 13,441 applicants vying for a career in law. The exams, now digitized, are held regionally to accommodate the large number of candidates.
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