SC picks San Beda Alabang as national HQ for 2023 Bar exams

FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court building in Ermita, Manila. INQUIRER /EDWIN BACASMAS

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday announced San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) as the national headquarters for the 2023 bar examinations.

According to the SC public information office, SBCA was chosen among the 14 local testing centers identified for the 2023 bar exams.

During the signing of the contract between the high court and SBCA, Associate Justice Ramon Hernando expressed gratitude to those involved in the preparations for this year’s examinations.

He also urged those who were present to “remain committed to inspiring and to be inspired by our 2023 Bar exam takers.”

Meanwhile, SBCA Rector-President Fr. Gerardo de Villa conveyed their gratitude to the SC, stating that it was a privilege to be the national HQ for the upcoming bar examinations.

“May our partnership in the formation of future lawyers strengthen our shared vision for national development in the global society of all men and women of goodwill,” he said.

The 2023 Bar Examination is set to start on September 17, 20, and 24 in the following local testing centers nationwide, covering six core subjects.

• Metro Manila
  • San Beda University – Manila
  • University of Santo Tomas
  • San Beda College Alabang
  • University of the Philippines – Diliman
  • Manila Adventist College
  • University of the Philippines – Bonifacio Global City
• Luzon
  • Saint Louis University
  • Cagayan State University
  • University of Nueva Caceres
• Visayas
  • University of San Jose – Recoletos
  • University of San Carlos
  • Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation
• Mindanao
  • Ateneo de Davao University
  • Xavier University

– Lei Ivana, INQUIRER.net trainee

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