Bar exam results out in January

THE Office of the 2025 Bar Chairperson on Thursday said it will release the results and list of successful examinees on Jan. 7, 2026.

“The seeds they have planted are now bearing fruit, coinciding with this season of joy, hope, and renewal,” said Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations in a statement.

Successful examinees will take their oath and sign the Roll of Attorneys on Feb. 6, 2026.

“With this Notice, we wish to gift all examinees a sense of certainty that what they have aspired for so long will soon be theirs,” Ms. Lazaro-Javier added.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday reported ongoing efforts to tackle case backlogs, posting a 19% disposition rate for judicial cases and 27% for administrative and bar matters as of Sept. 30, 2025.

“These figures reflect our continued efforts to manage the caseload and improve judicial efficiency,” SC Spokesperson Atty. Camille L. Ting said.

Appellate courts showed mixed performance as of November 2025. The Court of Appeals recorded a 37% disposition rate, the Sandiganbayan reached 46%, and the Court of Tax Appeals posted 20%.

“Each court is committed to addressing pending cases with diligence, despite differing challenges across jurisdictions,” Ms. Ting added. “Our lower courts remain a vital component in reducing case backlogs and ensuring timely justice for the public.”

First- and second-level courts, including family courts, disposed of 578,662 cases as of Oct. 31, achieving a 48% disposition rate. — Erika Mae P. Sinaking