NINE graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are now certified lawyers as they were among the 3,992 out of 9,183 examinees who passed the 2022 Bar examination.

The six are Police Lieutenant Colonel Aldyn L. Villalon of PNPA Class 2008; Police Lt. Col. Caesar Ian C. Binucal of PNPA Class 2010; Police Major Joy Anne E. Pascual of PNPA Class 2011; Police Major Jericho P. Rapiz of PNPA Class 2012; Police Major Leonard A. Danasen of PNPA Class 2012; and Jail Senior Inspector Midzfar H. Omar of PNPA Class 2017.

“The Team PNPA, especially the Cadet Corps PNP, proudly extends its warmest congratulations to the six new PNPA lawyers for continuously earning recognition and commendable accomplishments which bring utmost pride and distinct honor to our beloved Alma Mater,” the PNPA said in a statement.

The Journal Group also learned that three other PNPA graduates likewise passed the 2022 Bar examination. They were P/Col. Walfredo Pornillos of PNPA Class 1991; Marlo Gabato of PNPA Class 2004; and P/Maj. Erving Chan of PNPA Class 2009.

The Supreme Court said a total of 3,992 out of 9,183 examinees, or 43.47% passed the 2022 Bar examination.

The University of the Philippines produced the top five Bar passers led by Czar Matthew Dayday, who topped all examinees with a score of 88.81%.

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Alfred P. Dalizon