Philippines Bar Exams See Record High Turnout, Accommodating Diverse Circumstances
The first day of the Philippine Bar Examinations saw 11,900 out of 13,441 aspirants take the test, marking a record high turnout. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan attributed the surge to increased motivation and the perceived fairness of the exam. Accommodations were made for examinees with disabilities and one person deprived of liberty.
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