2009 Bar Exam Topnotchers

A law graduate from San Sebastian College topped the 2008 Bar Examinations, the Supreme Court announced Friday.

Judy Lardizabal (photo at left side) garnered an average score of 85.70 percent.
Mylene Amerol Macumbal (below Judy), of the Mindanao State University followed with a score of 85.65 percent.

The rest of the top 10 are:
3. Oliver Baclay Jr. Ateneo de Manila University – 85.60
4. Majesty Eve Jala, Ateneo de Manila University – 85.55
5. Maria Elizabeth Liceralde, UP Diliman – 85.40
6. Michael Macapagal, UP Diliman – 84.15
7. Denise Dy (3rd photo below), Ateneo de Manila University – 84
April Love Regis, Ateneo de Manila University – 84
8. Christine Joy Tan, Ateneo de Manila University– 83.80
9. Jihan Jacob, San Beda College – 83.75
10. Vanessa Raymundo, San Beda College– 83.70