The Supreme Court announced on April 14 the results of the 2022 Bar examinations via its YouTube channel. Out of 9,183 examinees in November last year, 3,992 law graduates passed the Bar, posting a passing rate of 43.47%.


Joining the list of successful examinees are 29 SyCipLaw associates, nine of whom bagging the most coveted spots in the top 30 with the highest scores:


1st - Czar Matthew Gerard T. Dayday

2nd - Erickson C. Mariñas

3rd - Christiane Claire T. Cregencia

8th - Rio Mei L. Uy

15th - Sharlene Ann O. Joson

16th - Nicole Kate P. Tan

24th - Jesse Brian B. Lui

26th - Aaron Daryl P. Marquez

30th - Patricia Marie E. Ignacio

Agatha M. Apolinario

Earl Anthony V. Bautista

Julia Inez M. Blando

Armando M. Bondoc, Jr.

Andrea May T. Caguete

John Dominic P. Censon

Karla Lois F. De Guzman

Julia Desiree L. Dy

Rafael Miguel A. Hernandez

Patricia Anjela N. Javier

Stephanie Ann B. Lopez

Monique Therese P. Mujer

Pauleanne Carmeli Y. Pangan

Christian Michael A. Perreras

Jose Maria C. Ramos

Mariela Marden L. Santiago

Denise Gabrielle E. Simpelo

Stefi Monika S. Suero

James Patrick L. Urquiola

Joanne Marie R. Valles


The 2022 Bar-passers are set to take their oath on May 2, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center. They will also be the first batch of lawyers to use the new Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, the Lawyers' Code of Conduct, and the new Lawyer's Oath, unveiled by the Supreme Court on April 13.