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This modality, now institutionalized under Rule 138 , Section 9 of the Rules of Court, 1 spares examinees from the financial and logistical burdens oftravel and temporary relocation.  \nIn designating the venues, the Court considered the geographic distribution of applicants and the suitability of prospective LTCs to meet the operational and technical requirements of the examinations. On this basis, the 2026 Bar Examinations shall be administered in 15 LTCs – seven in the National Capital Region (NCR) , three in Luzon, three in Visayas, and two in Mindanao:  \n\n| NCR |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Local Testing Center | Address |\n| New Era University | Quezon City\u003Cbr>9 Central Avenue, Quezon City |\n| University of Santo Tomas | City of Manila\u003Cbr>1817 España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila |\n\n1 As amended by A.M. No. 24-10-05-SC, August 12, 2025.  \n\n| San Beda University | City of Manila\u003Cbr>638 Mendiola St., San Miguel, Manila |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ateneo de Manila University School of Law | Makati City\u003Cbr>20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Poblacion, Makati City |\n| Manila Adventist College | Pasay City\u003Cbr>1975 Corner Donada & San Juan St., Pasay City |\n| University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City | Taguig City\u003Cbr>14th Drive University Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City |\n| San Beda College Alabang | Muntinlupa City\u003Cbr>8 Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Village, Muntinlupa City |\n| LUZON |  |\n| Local Testing Center | Address |\n| Saint Louis University | Baguio City\u003Cbr>A. Bonifacio Street, ABCR, Baguio City |\n| Cagayan State University | Tuguegarao City\u003Cbr>Palm Avenue, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan |\n| University of Nueva Caceres | Naga City\u003Cbr>J. Hernandez Ave., Naga City, Camarines Sur |\n| VISAYAS |  |\n| Local Testing Center | Address |\n| Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation | Tacloban City\u003Cbr>Brgy. 96, Calanipawan Road, Tacloban City |\n| University of San Jose-Recoletos | Cebu City\u003Cbr>Magallanes Street, Cebu City |\n| Central Philippine University | Iloilo City\u003Cbr>Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City |\n\n\n| MINDANAO |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Local Testing Center | Address |\n| Ateneo de Davao University | Davao City\u003Cbr>Senior High School, Km. 7, MacArthur Highway, Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City |\n| Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology | Iligan City\u003Cbr>Andres Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte |\n\nThe final LTC assignment shall be made known to each applicant through their registered email address and, subsequently, their BARISTA account. While venue preferences were given due weight, the final assignments were subject to the allocated capacity of each LTC.  \nAccess to Information through Official Communication Channels  \nQueries and concerns may be directed to the OBC Help Desk at [bit.ly/PB2026Helpdesk or](bit.ly/PB2026Helpdesk or) (02) 8552 9690.  \nBar examinees and the public are enjoined to rely solely on the following official sources for verified, accurate, and updated information regarding the 2026 Bar Examinations:  \nMicrosite: [https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/bar-2026/](https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/bar-2026/)  \nFacebook: [https://facebook.com/SupremeCourtPhilippines/](https://facebook.com/SupremeCourtPhilippines/)  \nInstagram: [https://instagram.com/supremecourtph/](https://instagram.com/supremecourtph/)  \nTwitter/X: [https://x.com/SCPh_PIO](https://x.com/SCPh_PIO)  \nViber Channel: [https://tinyurl.com/2026BarExamsOfficial](https://tinyurl.com/2026BarExamsOfficial)  \nAll stakeholders are urged to exercise due diligence and guard against misinformation and disinformation that may circ","cbCaiihQR4XTpctv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiihQR4XTpctv","pdf",321420,"English","# Bar Bulletin Information\n## Local Testing Centers and Venue Assignment\n## Official Communication Channels and Misinformation Warning\n## Message to the 2026 Bar Examinees","[{\"question\":\"How will applicants learn their final local testing center and venue assignment for the 2026 Bar Examinations?\",\"answer\":\"The final LTC assignment will be made known through the applicant’s registered email address and later through the BARISTA account. 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