By Helen Castaño | 02:42 PM January 08, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A total of 37 Boholanos from Holy Name University (HNU), Bohol Institute of Technology–International College (BIT-IC), the University of Cebu, University of Bohol, and University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) have successfully passed the September 2025 Bar Examinations, bringing pride to the province and its legal community.
The HNU passers include:
Atty. Jun Calven Abanggan
Atty. Jeremiah Alaban
Atty. Ruggero Alvarez
Atty. Angelyn Ampoloquio
Atty. Thea Amor Ano
Atty. Claire Ayuban
Atty. Keiren Marie Borromeo
Atty. Fritz Alen Capote
Atty. Reden Castino
Atty. Ritchelle Amor Credo-Aguilar
Atty. Mary Gilda Dalagan
Atty. Syra Monica Damalerio
Atty. Joseph Demacutac
Atty. David Dumaluan IV
Atty. Michael Enn Estose
Atty. Shiela Mae Gallogo
Atty. Jan Ray Janoyan
Atty. Thea Mitchelle Labunog
Atty. April Clarice Lazana
Atty. Divina Migriño-Bugahod
Atty. Marcelo Operiano Jr.
Atty. Jan Christian Pueblo
Atty. Gretchel Ramiso
Atty. Maria Fe Salga-Picos
Atty. Maribel Sumayang
Atty. Charmaine Tac-an
Atty. Angeline Valencia
Atty. Zack Elmer Varquez
Atty. Andro Jamerlan Yumang
Atty. Grace Elynna Sabandal
From UB: Atty. Anthony Caesar Lee, Atty. Gwendolyn Nahine, Attt. Kindred Kim Nahine, and Atty. Christine Ranay.
From BIT-IC, the new lawyers include Atty. Aldrin Añana, Atty. Lugui Bongalos, Atty. Roldan Cañada, Atty. Donald Cur-an, Atty. Jeffrey Escaso, Atty. Roland Reggie, Atty. Victor Tesorero, and Atty. Edgar Uy.
Atty. Gala Gay Namocatcat Bolen represented the UC, while Atty. Norjana B. Saumay-Bangon passed from USJR.
The Supreme Court announced that 5,594 examinees passed the 2025 Bar Exams, according to SC Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. Of the 13,193 registered applicants, 11,420 completed the three-day examinations held in 14 testing centers nationwide on September 7, 10, and 14.
The success of these Boholanos is celebrated not only by their families and schools but also by the wider community.
Their achievement strengthens Bohol’s presence in the legal profession and inspires future generations of lawyers from the province.
