Sorsogon Priest Earns Praise Online for Passing 2024 BAR Exams
A priest from Sorsogon is now one of the newest lawyers in the country after passing the 2024 BAR exams.
The BAR exam is a professional examination that law graduates take to become licensed attorneys. In most countries, including the Philippines, it serves as a prerequisite for practicing law and ensures that candidates possess the necessary knowledge and skills to uphold legal and ethical standards.
Recently, the Facebook page “DIOCESE OF SORSOGON” shared a photo of a priest from Sorsogon who passed the 2024 BAR examinations. The post immediately spread like wildfire online.
Rev. Fr. Dean Simon Bayna Peña successfully passed the 2024 Bar Examinations, making him part of the 3,962 individuals who earned their law degrees this year.
The Diocese of Sorsogon congratulated Fr. Peña on their official Facebook page, sharing the exciting news with their community. In the post, they expressed their “prayerful congratulations” to Fr. Peña and recognized his achievement with pride.
The Diocese wished him well, saying, “Fr. Atty. Simon, congratulations from all of us.” Fr. Peña’s success in passing the Bar exam shows his dedication to both his calling as a priest and his passion for law.
His achievement proves that it is possible to pursue multiple paths in life, even those that seem challenging to combine.
The 2024 Bar exams also saw top-performing candidates, with Kyle Christian Tutor from the University of the Philippines College of Law leading the group. The tutor scored an impressive 85.77%, showing the level of hard work and intelligence required to succeed in this difficult examination.
The post reminds us of the importance of determination and following one’s dreams, no matter how big they may seem.
Here is the full post:
“Prayerful congratulations to the Rev. Dean Simon Bayna Peña for having passed the 2024 BAR Examinations Fr. Atty. Simon, congratulations from all of us”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
