Mayor sends well wishes to bar examinees; SLU serves as testing center for historic bar

Mayor Benjamin Magalong expressed his well wishes to the 2020-2021 bar examinees as St. Louis University, one of the city’s premier learning institutions served as venue for the historic bar held Feb. 4 and 6.

“We wish all bar examinees the best.  I pray that your aspirations will be fulfilled with the patience and hard work you have put in for the past two years,” he said, ruling that this batch of bar takers had to put up with extra challenges outside of the usual rigors due to the pandemic.

He said it is more saddening that there were applicants who will not be allowed to take the examinations after testing positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus which is one of the requirements for the licensure test.

“This bar examination is challenging not only for the examinees but also to all those involved because of the distinct dynamics brought about by the pandemic.  But as in any crisis, we do what we can to rise up and overcome these trials,” the mayor said.

This is the first time that the bar was being conducted since the pandemic struck in 2020. 

This is also the first time that it was held outside Metro Manila and with reduced duration and coverage.  The exams will be held only for two days, Feb. 4 and 6.

The mayor said SLU, which hosts the examinations for the first time along with other selected universities in the country planned and prepared well for the event in coordination with government offices.

Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were also on hand to ensure order and provide security around the venue.

Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, a Baguio boy, serves as bar examinations chairperson. – Aileen P. Refuerzo