MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – First, it was newly-appointed Health Secretary Ted Herbosa who announced that the Department of Health will employ those who did not pass the nursing licensure exams at government hospitals, saying they could fill positions as nursing assistants.

Not to be outdone, Justice Secretary Boying Remulla today said the Department of Justice will give priority to bar flunkers to fill stenographer positions at local, regional and higher courts.

“By being exposed to judicial hearings, bar flunkers could gain invaluable knowledge regarding the law by being court stenographers,” Remulla told The Adobo Chronicles.

The Philippine government may have found a permanent solution to workforce shortages. At the end of the day, there is hope for flunkers in professional regulatory exams!