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President Marcos Jr. is set for a third Supreme Court appointment as JBC opens search.

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This marks the second appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Supreme Court and the first to the position of chief justice.

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Zalameda, 63, will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will reach compulsory retirement on November 6.

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Magreretiro na si Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo sa Nobyembre 6 kaya muling napupunta sa usapan kung sino ang susunod na mamumuno sa Korte Suprema.

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The Judicial and Bar Council said five Supreme Court justices were shortlisted for the chief justice position, while 11 individuals were shortlisted for the associate justice position.

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Mr. Justice Maario Victor F. Leonen, senior associate justice and leading candidate to replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, wrote the landmark en banc decision declaring certain provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 GAAs unconstitutional. The Court also educates us on budgeting.

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Public officials involved in the allocation and increase of unprogrammed funds cannot be held personally liable, as their actions carry the presumption of regularity, Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda said.

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The JBC has begun public interviews for the country's next chief justice.

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In Robredo’s letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dated September 11, Robredo urged Marcos to appoint the senior magistrate to head the judiciary, citing his experience and efficiency. 

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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen will serve as acting chief justice, while the post is vacant after the expected retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. 

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This marks the second appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Supreme Court and the first to the position of chief justice.

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Zalameda, 63, will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will reach compulsory retirement on November 6.

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Magreretiro na si Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo sa Nobyembre 6 kaya muling napupunta sa usapan kung sino ang susunod na mamumuno sa Korte Suprema.

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The Judicial and Bar Council said five Supreme Court justices were shortlisted for the chief justice position, while 11 individuals were shortlisted for the associate justice position.

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Mr. Justice Maario Victor F. Leonen, senior associate justice and leading candidate to replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, wrote the landmark en banc decision declaring certain provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 GAAs unconstitutional. The Court also educates us on budgeting.

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Public officials involved in the allocation and increase of unprogrammed funds cannot be held personally liable, as their actions carry the presumption of regularity, Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda said.

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The JBC has begun public interviews for the country's next chief justice.

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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen will serve as acting chief justice, while the post is vacant after the expected retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. 

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