2009 Bar Exam Topnotchers

1. Reinier Paul R. Yebra San Beda College 84.80%
2. Charlene Mae C. Tapic San Beda College 84.60%
3. John Paul T. Lim Ateneo de Manila University 84.50%
4. Caroline P. Lagos University of the Philippines 84.40%
5. Eric David C. Tan Ateneo de Manila University 84.05%
6. Yves-Randolph P. Gonzalez Ateneo de Manila University 83.90%
7. Joan Mae S. To Ateneo de Manila University 83.65%
8. Herminio C. Bagro III University of the Philippines 83.40%
9. Timothy Joseph N. Lumauig Ateneo de Manila University 83.20%
10. Naealla Rose M. Bainto Ateneo de Manila University 83.10%
10. Sheila Abigail O. Go Ateneo de Manila University 83.10%

For the 2009 Bar exams, Justice Nachura said that the passing rate was lowered from 75% to 71%, while the disqualification grade in Taxation has been lowered from 49% to 45%.