(Revised March 6, 2006) For New Applicants

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Manila In the Matter of the PETITION TO TAKE THE 20 12 BAR EXAMINATIONS, B.E. No. O.R. No. Amt. Pd.: P
ABILLE Surname HERBERT Given Name SOTELO Middle Name Petitioner.
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PETITION COMES NOW the undersigned petitioner and to this Honorable Court respectfully states: He/She is married (civil status), Filipino citizen, 54 years of age, having been December 15, 1957 at Infanta, Pangasinan to spouses Rolando M. Abille and Lydia E. Sotelo , who are citizens of the Philippines, and attaches for this purpose the original or certified true copy of the petitioners birth certificate, marked as Annex A ; 1. born on
[Notes:(1) If born outside of wedlock, state so: N/A ;(2) if not a natural-born Filipino citizen, state how and when citizenship was acquired and attach pertinent documents: N/A ; (3) if a married female, attach original or certified true copy of marriage contract.]

2. He/She is a person of good moral character, and attaches for this purpose three (3) testimonials, each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar, marked as Annexes B,C", and D ; 3. He/She has not been charged with any act or omission punishable by law, rule or regulation before a prosecutor, judge, public officer or administrative body of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude; nor has he/she any pending case or charge;
[Note: Indicate any pending or dismissed civil, criminal or administrative case against you and attach pertinent documents: N/A ]

4. He/She finished his/her high school education in 1976 at the Olongapo City National High School_______(school); and completed his pre-law course at the University of Pangasinan (school) for four calendar years with a bachelors degree in Bachelor of Arts (course), major in Political Science, and submits for this purpose the original transcript of records, marked as Annex E , and the Special Order issued by the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), when applicable, marked as Annex F; 5. satisfactorily Pangasinan and attaches He/She regularly studied law for four calendar years (semestral) and completed all the requirements for the prescribed law course at University of , a law school officially approved and recognized by CHED, when applicable, for this purpose the original copy of h i s / her transcript of law school records

(bearing the corresponding certification of the Law Dean or School Registrar concerned and duly authenticated with the schools official seal), marked as Annex G ; and the original copy of the certification (C-2) of CHED, marked as Annex H ; 6. He/She has no derogatory record in law school where he/she graduated; and attached for this purpose the original copy of the Certification of No Derogatory Record executed by the Law Dean, marked as Annex I ;(Requirement in B.M. 1161)

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This is the first time that he/she is taking the Bar Examinations;

8. He/She attaches herewith three (3) copies of his/her latest un-retouched photograph (1x1), marked as Annexes J,K, L ; and 9. He/She is not related by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree to a member of the Supreme Court or official of the Office of the Bar Confidant.
[Note; If related to any of the Justices or officials mentioned above, state name of said Justice or official and his/her relationship: N/A .]

WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that she be allowed to take the 2011 Bar Examinations. Baguio City , Philippines, July 6, , 20 12 .

Herbert S. Abille
Signature over Printed Name

Thumbprint (Right Hand)

#14-A Lauan St., Palmera Heights, Cainta, Rizal (02) 284-7224 Address & Tel. No. while Preparing for and taking the Bar Examinations

Bayambang, Infanta, Pangasinan Permanent Address

VERIFICATION
Republic of the Philippines] Baguio City] S.S. I, HERBERT S. ABILLE , after being sworn in accordance with law, depose and state; that I am the Petitioner in the foregoing petition; that I prepared the petition; that the allegations contained therein are true of my own knowledge.

Affiant

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 6th day of July , 2012 Baguio City , affiant having exhibited his/her Community Tax Certificate issued at Baguio City on July 6, 2012 .

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. Petition will not be accepted under any of the following instances: (a) If any of the blank herein is not properly filled; [Note: Write N/A on lines which are not applicable.] (b) If not accompanied by the required documents or papers, including proof of payment of the Bar Examinations and other fees; (c) If it does not strictly conform with the above form; and (d) If filed beyond the deadline set by the Court. 2. A self-addressed and stamped letter envelope (long) must be attached to the petition to be used in sending your Report of Rating in the Bar Examinations.