‘Bar Boys’ scene with non-passer tarp gains online traction
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A still from the comedy-drama film “
Bar Boys
” generated buzz online as the
Supreme Court
released the list of those who passed the
2025 Bar Examinations.
The still shows
Rocco Nacino
‘s character, Torran Garcia, who pranks his family into thinking he did not pass the Bar exams, one of the highlights in an aspiring lawyer’s life.
However, Torran’s family also surprises him by presenting an alternative tarpaulin congratulating him on his efforts and wishing him luck for the retake.
The first tarpaulin, meanwhile, congratulates him on passing the Bar.
“Congratulations, Torran Garcia, for doing your best. Good luck next time!” the second tarpaulin reads.
“PASADO MAN O BAGSAK, CONGRATS PA RIN (HINDI ‘PARIN’ ANG SPELLING)!” it said in a caption.
“Hahahhahaha. I love this scene. Pasado din pala,” a
wrote, referring to the fate of Rocco’s character.
“Appreciating the hard work of your loved one is the best thing you can do, unconditional and immeasurable,” another
user
Pinoy said.
The Supreme Court announced that 5,594 takers successfully passed the Bar.
The number of passers is higher than 3,962 who succeeded in 2024.
The high court said that the 2025 Bar exam had a passing rate of 48.98%, up from last year’s 37.84%.
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FULL LIST: 2025 Bar exams passers
Meanwhile, 2025 Bar Committee Chairperson Associate Justice
Amy Lazaro-Javier
encouraged
those who did not pass the exams to allow themselves to process their emotions and return stronger.
“Grieve today, cry it all out, feel the pain, relish the sorrow, it’s alright, it’s part of being human. But tomorrow, find the strength to rise again, wipe the tears away, pick up the broken pieces, go out, try again,” she said.
“Soldier on, never stop trying to reach your goal. And when you do, I will stand on the finish line with you still as your proud Bar mom,” Lazaro-Javier added.
Among those who passed the 2025 Bar exams is actor
Nico Antonio
, who portrayed a lawyer in the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “UnMarry.”
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From on-screen lawyer to real-life attorney: Nico Antonio passes 2025 Bar exams
The Bar is the qualifying licensure examination administered by the high court that tests aspiring lawyers’ knowledge of fundamental legal principles and the basic skills required of an entry-level lawyer in the country.
It is the only qualifying licensure examination among skilled professionals that is not conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission.
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