TAGBILARAN City, Bohol – The legal community in Bohol and nearby provinces is rejoicing as several graduates from BIT International College successfully passed the 2025 Philippine Bar Examinations, officially released on January 7, 2026 by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
A total of 5,594 out of 11,420 examinees who completed all three days of rigorous testing were declared successful, marking a 48.98 % passing rate for this year’s Bar. This represents a significant achievement in one of the country’s most challenging professional licensure examinations, which were held nationwide in September 2025.
Proud Passers from BIT International College
Among this year’s new attorneys are the following BIT International College alumni, whose dedication and persistence have culminated in this noteworthy achievement:
ATTY. ALDRIAN JOHN SUMICAD AÑANA; ATTY. LUGUI ANTHONY BUYO BONGALOS; ATTY. ROLDAN CAJUELA CAÑADA; ATTY. IAN LOU LAGROSA CATIAN; ATTY. RIZALDE APIRICI COSCOS; ATTY. DONALD HOYBIA CURAN; ATTY. JEFFREY CABATUAN ESCASO; ATTY. ROLAND RETOTAS REFUGIO; ATTY. IAN VICTOR RESUENA TESORERO; and ATTY. EDGAR II ESTORIA UY
Their success brings pride not only to their families but also to their alma mater, which continues to contribute capable legal professionals to the Philippine justice system.
A MILESTONE WORTH CELEBRATING
The Bar Exams, conducted simultaneously across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, tested aspiring lawyers on core subjects including civil law, criminal law, labor law, tax and commercial law, remedial law, and constitutional law.
Graduates, supporters, and members of the legal fraternity have expressed their congratulations to this new cohort of attorneys who are now eligible to practice law throughout the country. The oath‑taking and signing of the Roll of Attorneys is scheduled for February 6, 2026 at the Philippine Arena, an event that marks the formal induction of these new counselors into the legal profession.
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
As these newly minted attorneys embark on their legal careers, community leaders and mentors are encouraging them to uphold integrity, justice, and service to society, values that are foundational to the practice of law.
The accomplishments of the BIT International College passers serve as an inspiration to future law students in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, and across the Visayas region, demonstrating that with hard work, perseverance, and resolve, excellence in the legal profession is within reach.
