This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Supreme CourtSeparate from the regular Bar Exams for aspiring lawyers, the Shari'ah Bar is the professional licensure examination covering Islamic lawShari’ah Bar Examinations.
A total of 855 examinees took the exams on Wednesday, with majority of aspiring lawyers taking the test in UP Diliman. The High Court said this year’s number of Shari’ah Bar examinees is higher compared to 2022, when there were only 526 takers. The code was in accordance with section 11, article XV of the 1987 Constitution, which states: “The State shall consider the customs, traditions, beliefs and interests of national cultural communities in the formulation and implementation of state policies.”
“This reflects the country‘s commitment to religious diversity and ensuring that Muslims can practice their faith and uphold their traditions while being citizens of the country,” the SC associate justice added.Aside from being the first to be digitalized and regionalized, this year was also the first time the exams were chaired by a sitting member of the High Court.
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