JBC excludes 'Doctorney' from chief justice race
The Judicial and Bar Council has excluded lawyer and cardiologist Jose Cabrera Montemayor Jr., known as 'Doctorney,' from the race for Supreme Court Chief…
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JBC interviews 4 applicants for SC vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council begins interviews for Supreme Court justice applicants, including Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg, known for…
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19 contenders eye Supreme Court vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to conduct public interviews for eight candidates vying for the Supreme Court Associate Justice post, with sessions…
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Tight CJ race seen as JBC process starts
The JBC opens the 2026 Chief Justice selection as five senior justices and Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez emerge as potential candidates to succeed…
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JBC invites 5 SC justices for CJ post
The JBC invites five senior Supreme Court associate justices to apply for chief justice as Alexander Gesmundo prepares to retire on 6 November 2026.
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Leonen, Caguioa among 5 invited to seek CJ post
The JBC has invited five senior Supreme Court justices to apply for chief justice ahead of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo’s mandatory retirement on 6…
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JBC opens search for next Chief Justice
The Judicial and Bar Council opens applications and recommendations for the next Philippine Chief Justice ahead of Alexander Gesmundo’s retirement on 6…
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Ex-SC Justice Mendoza Reappointed to Judicial and Bar Council
President Marcos reappoints former Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council, responsible for screening and vetting nominees…
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Aguinaldo leads JBC Ombudsman shortlist
Former CoA chair Mike Aguinaldo emerges as the frontrunner for Ombudsman after topping the JBC shortlist, signaling strong support for his appointment amid…
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Graft body’s swift ruling urged on JBC bets
The race for the next Ombudsman faces controversy as Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and PCSO Chair Felix Reyes risk disqualification over pending case…
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Coalition 1Sambayan warns that politically motivated cases against Justice Secretary Remulla could influence the Judicial and Bar Council’s (JBC) Ombudsman…
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JBC moves Ombudsman deliberations to 6 October
JBC moves deliberations on the vacant Ombudsman post to 6 October 2025 as the Palace faces an October deadline; 17 applicants, including senior justices and…
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Who’s afraid of Ombudsman Boying Remulla?
To follow the rules mechanically, without recognizing their abuse, would reward political maneuvering and punish merit.
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JBC tightens screening for next Ombudsman
The Judicial and Bar Council is tightening its screening process for the next Ombudsman, requiring clearances, complaints, and tests as it prepares a shortlist…
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JBC starts interviews for Ombudsman post
The Judicial and Bar Council begins public interviews for the new Ombudsman post following Samuel Martires’ retirement, with notable candidates including…
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Race for Ombudsman begins as JBC starts interviews
The Judicial and Bar Council has begun interviews for the next Ombudsman after Samuel Martires’ retirement, with Justice Secretary Remulla among the 17…
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Ex-SC Justice Mendoza named to JBC
President Marcos has appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council, reinstating him to help screen and recommend…
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