2007 Bar Exam Results (LIST OF SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES)

2007 BAR EXAMINATIONS

LIST OF SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES

1. ABALUS, Karen Anne M.
2. ABARDO-ESTRADA, Imee M.
3. ABARQUEZ, Carlo E.
4. ABDULLAH, Princess Shanihar A.
5. ABELLA, Johanna R.
6. ABISO, Meriame Joy D.
7. ABLOLA, Maricez J.
8. ABUNDABAR, Rhys Michael S.
9. ACEDILLO, Noelle T.
10. ACENA, Anna Cecilia D.
11. ACERET, Shantel P.
12. ACERO, Francis Euston R.
13. ACHARON, Paolo Jay S.
14. ACHAS, Anne Lourdes R.
15. ACLAN, Jennie C.
16. ACOSTA, JR., Isagani S.
17. ADIN, Fatima Irene T.
18. ADIOVA, Agnes Z.
19. ADLAO, Joyce P.
20. ADRIOSULA, Dino M.
21. AFRICA, Cecille Marie A.

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The Supreme Court is Busy, From Neri to 2008 Philippine Bar Result

After the recent release of the court’s decision in the case of Romulo Neri, Chairman of NEDA vs. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, Senate Committee on Trade and Commerce, and Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, a lot of aspiring lawyers now flood the Supreme Court for the result of the September 2007 Bar Examination.

Today, around after lunch, the Supreme Court will release the result of the bar examination. As of now (3:52 pm), the Supreme Court’s website posts “Welcome to the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Please stand by for the forthcoming release of the 2007 Bar Examination results.”

Figures from the Office of the Bar Confidant headed by Deputy Clerk of Court and Bar Confidant Atty. Ma. Cristina B. Layusa showed a total of 5,626 law graduates from 109 law schools nationwide took and finished the exams held on September 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2007 at the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue, Manila.

A total of 5,804 law graduates have filed their petitions to take the 2007 Bar exams; 5,799 were admitted.

The Rules of Court provide that “a candidate may be deemed to have passed his examination successfully if he has obtained a general average of 75% in all subjects without falling below 50% in any subject.� In determining the average, subjects in the examinations are given the following relative weights: Political and International Law, 15%; Labor and Social Legislation, 10%; Civil Law, 15%; Taxation, 10%; Mercantile Law, 15%; Criminal Law, 10%; Remedial Law, 20%; and Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises, 5%, for a total of 100%.

The following are the statistics on the Bar exams results for the past seven years:

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What the heck is the NBN deal all about?

Today I am about to attend a talk regarding the NBN deal and I have to admit that I still don’t have a firm stand regarding the supposed bribery and corruption that went along the said deal.  I am still at a limbo on who and what to believe.  For one, there are many claims and coutner-claims that surround the issue.  But what I am certain about is that I am to bound to believe the side or party who can and will produce solid evidences regarding the issue.   So far, all we have are testimonial claims and evidences, which canot be a solid ground to decide upon the matter.  Hearsays or testimonies can very well be corroborated.

Despite the current plight of the country on the issues on the NBN deal, we, as citizens, are duty-bound to know the issues surrounding the country’s present struggle.  We must be informed and make a firm stand on the issue.  We should not rely on what people or congregations say we should believe.  We must personally know the issues and assess it based on our own set of values, beliefs, and understanding.  As part of that duty, I am posting below the timeline, from Inquirer, of what happened during that deal.  I hope that this will help in assessing the issues and, at the very least, being informed about it.

LENGTH AND BREADTH OF THE BROADBAND DEAL:

JULY 12, 2006 — The Department of Trade and Industry executes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Zhong Xing Telecommunications Equipment (ZTE) International Investment Ltd. to cooperate in the development and implementation of various investment activities in the Philippines, including the National Broadband Network (NBN) project.

JULY 13 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announces at the Clark Special Economic Zone the creation of a cyber corridor covering the cities of Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Manila and Clark. The corridor will host call centers and outsourcing companies and will be supported through additional digital infrastructure. (more…)

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Top 20 SIGNS and Translations

If you are lonely and have just failed English exam…Then this post is for you… I hope this will give you a reason to live and be happy…hahahah! Enjoy!

It goes along with the sign saying, “If you are dead, get to a hospital!” (more…)

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One-year old child found Pregnant in Saudi Arabia

Doctors say its a unique case for this World!!!

Medical Science Report says: When the mother of this child was pregnant, she had 2 fetuses inside her, but one of the fetus grew inside the other, this is why this girl was born with the other foetus inside her womb.

Is this really possible? Check out the Xray films and ultrasound of the baby! (more…)

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Something to thank Him for…

The past few days have been super super stressing for me on almost all ends of my life. School cramming since finals is a month away and all teachers are scheduling special or make-up classes to cover the required readings and lessons for the exam. Work is fully-loaded on trying to reach the goal. Brother bugging on celphone line. Pray and support on Bebe’s job training. And many other concerns to deal with. But a recent event wiped off all the stress.

My application for scholarship was granted! (on the condition that I maintain a QPI of not lower than 82%; note: 85% qualifies for dean’s list…so it is a challenge) The scholarship grant was partial, but that still means a lot to me.

I’ve been applying for scholarship since college and God knows how hard it is to accomplish the forms, on top of the regular school load that I had to attend to. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting that this application will be granted, since I’m used to being rejected with my applications at the Loyola school because of my dad’s income tax return (ITR). But as the saying goes, ‘never say die’….’try and try until you die’…I tried my luck last semester and applied for a scholarship (using my own ITR, since I support my own studies and since dad has retired). And to my surprise, I got the approval of my application yesterday.

This only shows the power of prayer, patience, and of God. So for those who so want something in their life, don’t lose hope…He’s just waiting for the perfect time. And don’t be afraid to try! Be patient and bug Him every now and then with what you’re praying for. (Marunong din ciang makulitan..hehe)

As closing, I’ll share the Memorare prayer to the Immaculate Mother. This prayer has been my comfort prayer and refuge in times of distress. I recite this every after personal prayer until I memorized it. Here it goes:

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, and sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I hasten to you O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, do not despise my petition, but in your mercy (Lord), hear and answer me. Amen.

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The beauty of a Chinese Eye!

If you can’t seem to make sense of the image…try checking it out while pulling your eyes sideways, like a chinese’ eyes. It’s cool, try it out!

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It’s been a while…

Yesterday, I had my last exam for the midterms…whew! The past few days (or should I say weeks), was really tough for me. I would wake up at around 3am to be at the office by 4am…so that I can leave the office by 1pm (after 9 working hours, including the break), to go directly to school for a 3:00 exam. The brain-excruciating exam would last for around 2 hours, and I would normally arrive home by 6:30 to 7:00 pm. Eat, chill, and sleep to wake up by 3:00 am for the next day of work and another exam.

Most people who knew about my schedule and what I’ve been doing with my life is left at an awe, with how I balance everything (work, law school, family, and, of course, love life). And I would often say, ‘well, that’s life…I have no choice!’. But the truth is that I do have a choice…and I chose this life…I am happy (period).

Yesterday, on the way home, a classmate of mine shared a thought, raised to him by the HR who interviewed him for a supposed job. He says, “if a rabbit keeps on chasing two carrots at the same time, it will definitely end up either losing one or, worse, losing both”. And I agree with him…everything has its own limits. We can only push ourselves as far. But the more that I realize now how blessed I am. (more…)

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Is ‘Legal Writing’ writing legal?

Legal Writing is defined by Wikipedia as ‘a type of technical writing used by legislators, lawyers, judges, and others in law to express a legal analysis of legal rights and duties.’ While my professor discusses that Legal Writing is employed specifically to secure a relief, to give opinion to a specific question of law, or for direct personal recourse, which may be defined according to (1) who is the user, and (2) what is its use. Legal Writing is distinguished from other forms of writing with its citation to authority, importance of precedents, use of vocabulary, and form/procedures in writing.

Legal writing is known for being well-cited. Its claims are always anchored to law, jurisprudence, customs, and other standards that support its viability. A person in law would employ a standard for every event. This feature also serves as the root for the concept of stare decisis and res judicata, whereby a formerly settled principle of law is protected from disturbances, except upon a new judicial order or decision. That is, the value of precedents.

Another feature of legal writing is its unique vocabulary. Legal writing uses a variety of words, from specialized words, to everday words, to archaic words, to loan words. A legal writer must have a chest of vocabulary at hand.

And lastly, the form of writing. Legal writing follows a basic form yet a unique formulation. Going on with the procdures, there are 3 basic steps in legal writing: (1) Pre-writing, (2) Writing, and (3) Post-writing. (more…)

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Hip Hop International 2007 (World Finals)

Philippine All Stars (2006 1st placer) placed 3rd

Kaba Modern (short for Kababayan or fellow Filipino) placed 2nd

Eclectik from Trinidad and Tobago placed 1st

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