5,686 aspiring lawyers to take 2012 Bar exams

MANILA — A total of 5,686 people had been admitted by the Supreme Court to take the 2012 Bar examinations on all four Sundays of October at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
Bar Confidant Ma. Cristina Layusa said this year’s edition is back to the original schedule where there will be two exams of the eight Bar examination subjects per Sunday unlike last year where the exam coverage was drawn up by topics and sub-topics.
The order of the exam is as follows: first day (October 7): Political Law (morning) and Labor and Social Legislation (afternoon); second day (October 14): Civil Law (morning) and Taxation (afternoon); third day (October 21): Mercantile Law (morning) and Criminal Law (afternoon); fourth day (October 28): Remedial Law (morning) and Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises (afternoon).
Scores in the multiple-choice questions will carry a weight of 60 percent, while those of the essay-type examinations will be given a weight of 40 percent in computing a candidate’s final grade.
Takers will also be required to prepare a trial memorandum on October 28.
In determining the average, subjects in the examinations are given the following relative weights: Political and International Law, 15 percent; Labor and Social Legislation, 10 percent; Civil Law, 15 percent; Taxation, 10 percent; Mercantile Law, 15 percent; Criminal Law, 10 percent; Remedial Law, 20 percent; and Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises, 5 percent, for a total of 100 percent.
Of the total 5,710 petitions to take the Bar exams, five had been denied, and 19 have been withdrawn, reducing the number of examinees to 5,686.
“I want perfect, flawless Bar Exams,” said Associate Justice Martin Villarama Jr., this year’s Bar exam chairperson.
Meantime, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim issued Executive Order 32 prohibiting the sale and distribution of beer, wine and other intoxicating liquor on the four Sundays of October around the perimeter walls of UST.
The liquor ban is from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. within 200 meters from the premises of UST along España Boulevard, Lacson Avenue (formerly Governor Forbes), Dapitan Street and P. Noval Street.
Those who failed to follow the order will be meted a fine not exceeding P200 or a jail term of not more than six months or both depending on the decision of the court.
A total of 6,200 law graduates were admitted to the exams last year but only 5,990 showed up.
Ateneo de Manila’s Raoul Angelo Atadero led the 1,913 passers of the 2011 edition, which was taken in four Sundays of November also at UST. He was followed by fellow Atenean Luz Danielle Bolong.
The Rules of Court provide that “a candidate may be deemed to have passed his examination successfully if he has obtained a general average of 75 percent.” The rule disqualifying applicants having grades in any subject falling below 50 percent has been abolished since 2010, said Layusa.
The first Bar exams were held in 1901 with 13 examinees. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)
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The growing array of hotel resort accommodation, recreation and entertainment facilities, places to unwind and relax, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs makes it increasing easy for tourists and visitors from Manila to spend quality time in a place of leisure in Clark, Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded by travel agencies and frequent travelers as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.

To many visitors from Manila, a place of leisure or a good hotel or resort in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. Convenience and accessibility are important considerations in choosing a holiday destination in Philippines. Clark Freeport is probably the easiest tourist destination to reach from Manila. Clark also has its own international airport with dozens of daily flights connecting Clark directly with Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia and South Korea. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.

Hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs, entertainment, nightlife, place of leisure, sports and recreation facilities in Clark and Angeles Pampanga are showcased for the convenience of visitors planning a getaway from Manila or a weekend out of town to relax and unwind in a clean and safe city.

Many residents of Manila, Angele City and Pampanga travel to Clark this summer for family bonding in a good resort in Pampanga. Trips and packages are offered by travel agencies for Manila residents to enjoy an out of town excursion with the whole family this summer. Family bonding in this resort in Pampanga is a memorable experience.

During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.

Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.

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Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)