MALOLOS CITY – Bulakenyos hailed the feat of Raoul Angelo Atadero, son of a Meycauayan City councilor, for topping the 2011 bar exami-nations.
As this developed, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Bulacan chapter is preparing to honor Atadero.
“It’s no ordinary achievement. It’s really inspiring,” said Lawyer Ted Villanueva, the president of IBP-Bulacan.
However, he said that while Atadero topped the bar, his parents must also be recognized.
“I tip my hats off to his parents for helping and encouraging him,” Villanueva said referring to Meycauayan City Councilor Raoul Atadero and his wife.
The Ataderos live in Barangay Saluysoy in Meycauayan City and has been operating a string of pawnshops in different parts of the country.
As president of IBP-Bulacan, Villanueva added that they hope Atadero will join their chapter.
“We are preparing to give him recognition along with other Bulakenyo bar passers,” he said.
Lawyer Jose Dela Rama Jr., the former IBP-Bulacan president, said Atadero will be included in the roster of Bulakenyo bar top notchers.
Dela Rama said that IBP Bulacan has established a wall of fame in recognition to bar examinees who made it to the top 10.
For his part, Lawyer Teddy De Belen, the head of the Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) said Atadero’s feat is anothertestament that Bulakenyos are ready to excel if given a chance.
“Bulakenyos are really cut above the rest. We are proud of them,” he said noting that almost every year, a Bulakenyo always land in the top 10 of the annual bar examinations.
The same was echoed by Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad, who passed the bar about four years ago.
“Bulakenyos continuously position its youth as a potent source of bright men motivated by opportunities in their proximity to schools,” Natividad said.
Aside from Atadero, Eireene Xinia Acosta of San Jose Del Monte City also placed 7th in 2010 bar exams.
