THE Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation (DVOREF) College of Law has emerged as one of the Top 5 law schools nationwide with the highest passing percentage in the 2025 Bar Examinations, based on official data released by the Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines.
DVOREF recorded an 80.19 percent passing rate among first-time examinees from schools with more than 100 candidates, ranking 4th overall—placing it ahead of San Beda College of Law–Alabang and alongside the country’s leading institutions, including Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas.
Out of 106 examinees, 85 passed the Bar, making DVOREF the only law school in the provinces to enter the national Top 5 in its category—an achievement widely seen as a breakthrough for regional legal education.
The DVOREF College of Law is headed by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, a lawyer who earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law.
Dean Romualdez credited the strong Bar performance to disciplined preparation, faculty mentorship, and an academic culture anchored on ethics and public service.
“This achievement shows that excellence in legal education is not confined to Metro Manila,” Romualdez said. “I thank our administrative staff, faculty members, students, and parents for standing with us every step of the way and for helping turn our shared goal into reality.”
The Supreme Court’s “Performance of Law Schools” report, released on January 7, 2026, covers first-time Bar examinees nationwide and serves as the official benchmark for institutional performance in the 2025 Bar Examinations
