A new dawn of justice unfolds as 51 graduates of the University of Batangas (UB) College of Law successfully passed the September 2025 Bar Examination with 65.38% passing rate, surpassing the national passing rate of 48.98%. This is from information released by the Supreme Court (SC) on January 7, 2026, at the SC Courtyard in Manila. SC Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, announced the admission of 5,594 new lawyers nationwide.
UB proudly welcomes its new lawyers: Atty. Chiara Fe R. Andal, Atty. Mary Rose M. Arago, Atty. Frances Arianne V. Badillo, Atty. Caryl A. Balbuena, Atty. Freya Joy A. Calaluan, Atty. Jane Janine M. Caringal, Atty. Daniella Mae M. Carpio, Atty. Rissa Pamela B. Catibog, and Atty. Christian Adrian D. Cepillo.
The list continues with Atty. Marvin C. Como, Atty. Joan C. Cruz, Atty. Allyssa Ashley C. De La Rosa, Atty. Jessamyn M. Dimalibot, Atty. Jennigyn Grace S. Dy, Atty. Noel M. Evangelista, Atty. Sharmaine F. Fabellon, Atty. Louise Ann Marie M. Fernandez, and Atty. Ma. Dulce Corazon F. Fronda.
Completing the next set of passers are Atty. Noli O. Gonzales, Atty. Reenbell C. Gorospe, Atty. John August Vianney D. Guese, Atty. Emerjhon D. Hernandez, Atty. Mayling Ilagan-Capuno, Atty. Kathleen Mae M. Jardinel, Atty. Czarina Ara E. Lasco, Atty. Pinky A. Leonar, and Atty. Donavelle C. Manalo.
The College of Law also celebrates the success of Atty. John Paul A. Medrano, Atty. Rizza Jane N. Morada, Atty. Vince Joseph M. Ona, Atty. Pamela Kylle A. Orlanda, Atty. Diana Marie S. Panaligan, Atty. Kim V. Perez, Atty. Nilo Mark D. Perfecto, Atty. Justine C. Quinecho, and Atty. Shesther Alvin M. Recto.
Completing the roster of 51 new UBian lawyers are Atty. Eulogio Amado V. Sabban, Jr., Atty. Mark Henrick B. Sarmiento, Atty. Jemaica Kaye B. Sebolino, Atty. Joselle B. Segismundo-Jiao, Atty. Hazel L. Suarez, Atty. Ladylynnie V. Tobilla, Atty. Alexandria Nicole A. Tolentino, Atty. Mark Angelo D. Villanueva, Atty. Michelle B. Deguito-Tan, Atty. Erna A. Dimaano-Pilit, Atty. Caroline H. Gaba, Atty. Ma. Nova M. Marasigan, Atty. Baby Leem B. Maristela, Atty. Sherleen Stephanie M. Remolacio, and Atty. Raymond P. Sangalang.
With this new batch of lawyers, the University of Batangas proudly stands alongside its graduates as the Philippines gains new legal professionals grounded in competence and integrity. This achievement supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Through its commitment to delivering quality education, UB continues to shape legal practitioners who actively contribute to strengthening the country’s judicial landscape.