Ateneo graduate tops 2018 bar exam

MANILA, Philippines — An Ateneo de Manila University alumnus led the 1,800 aspiring lawyers who passed the 2018 bar exams.

The Supreme Court on Friday announced that Sean James Borja obtained the highest score of 89.3060%. 

The 2018 bar exam posted a passing rate of 22.07%, which is lower than the previous year's passing rate of 25.5%.

Here's a list of the top 10 passers:

1. Sean James B. Borja, Ateneo de Manila University, 89.3060%
2. Marcley Augustustus D. Natu-el, University of San Carlos, 87.5300%
3. Mark Lawrence C. Badayos, University of San Carlos, 85.8420%
4. Daniel John A. Fordan, Ateneo de Manila University, 85.4430%
5. Katrina Monica C. Gaw, Ateneo de Manila University, 85.4210%
6. Nadaine P. Tongco, University of the Philippines, 85.0320%
7. Patricia O. Sevilla, University of the Philippines, 84.8590%
8. Kathrine T. Ting, De La Salle University-Manila, 84.8570%
9. Jebb Lynus Q. Cane, University of San Carlos, 84.8050%
10. Alen Joel R. Pita, University of San Carlos, 84.6930%