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Zalameda is among five justices shortlisted by the JBC to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who retires November 6.

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The openings for the first and second court judges are for the National Capital Judicial Region and Regions 1 to 12.

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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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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 Judicial and Bar Council will interview five candidates for the position of chief justice on October 22 and 26 ahead of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo's compulsory retirement.

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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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Leonen and four senior SC justices were invited to apply.

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Alexander Gesmundo is set to retire from the high court in November.

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Another Supreme Court appointment is pending under the Marcos administration.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed law professor Nesauro Firme as a member of the Judicial and Bar Council.

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Zalameda is among five justices shortlisted by the JBC to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who retires November 6.

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The openings for the first and second court judges are for the National Capital Judicial Region and Regions 1 to 12.

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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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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 Judicial and Bar Council will interview five candidates for the position of chief justice on October 22 and 26 ahead of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo's compulsory retirement.

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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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Leonen and four senior SC justices were invited to apply.

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Alexander Gesmundo is set to retire from the high court in November.

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Another Supreme Court appointment is pending under the Marcos administration.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed law professor Nesauro Firme as a member of the Judicial and Bar Council.

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