‘Janitor’ at Comelec among 2016 Bar Exams passers

Janitor then, bar exam passer now.

Ramil Comendador is on his way to becoming a lawyer as he joins the thousands of examinees who passed the 2016 Bar examinations.

His story is particularly inspiring for other hopefuls as Comendador's previous job is a janitor at the Commission of Elections.

Former Comelec janitor now lawyer, Ramil Comendador is one of 3,747 new lawyers. pic.twitter.com/eTYqwMV7eP

— Lia Del Castillo (@LiaManalac) May 3, 2017

Netizens shared in Comendador's triumph, aptly calling his hard work commendable.

Comelec chair Andres "Andy" Bautista was also quick to congratulate Comendador on Twitter, sharing a photo to welcome him as a potential executive officer for the agency.

Commending @COMELEC'S Ramil Commendador who started out as a utility worker with us. By passing the 2016 Bar exam, he can now become an EO! pic.twitter.com/HZzHCcwZjF

— Andy Bautista (@ChairAndyBau) May 3, 2017

Comendador will be taking his oath on May 22, along with the over 3,700 passers of the 2016 Bar examinations. —Aya Tantiangco/ALG, GMA News