House Speaker Martin Romualdez released a message to the country’s new lawyers, as the Supreme Court (SC) announced the list of students who passed the September 2024 Bar Examinations on Friday.
As new lawyers, Romualdez urged board passers to help protect the rights of other Filipinos, so that they too, can contribute to the nation’s development and serve the people with integrity and compassion.
“As you begin your journey as lawyers, I encourage you to always keep the greater good in mind. Use your skills to protect the rights of others, promote justice, and contribute to the progress of our nation. The law is a powerful tool to create meaningful change - let it guide you to serve with integrity and compassion,” Romualdez stated.
“The country needs lawyers who are not only skilled but also principled and driven by a strong sense of duty to the people. Let your practice reflect the values that brought you here - hard work, fairness, and service to others,” he added.
Additionally, Romualdez also congratulated the new members of the law profession, highlighting their hard work, dedication, and perseverance. As a fellow lawyer and alumnus of the UP College of Law, he said that he understands the immense effort and sacrifice that it took for them to reach that milestone.
“As a fellow lawyer and alumnus of the UP College of Law, I understand the immense effort and sacrifice it takes to reach this milestone. It is not an easy road, but you have proven your resilience and commitment to your dreams,” he said.
According to the Speaker, the nation celebrates the recent achievement and wishes the students well in their careers.
“Once again, congratulations! The nation celebrates this achievement with you. May your career as a lawyer bring honor to your family, our profession, and the country we all love,” he ended.
On Friday, the SC announced that 3,962 law students passed the September 2024 Bar Examinations.
