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BRIEF OVERVIEW. Under the Constitution, the Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices. It may sit en banc or, in its discretion, in divisions of three, five, or seven members. (Art.
The Supreme Court (Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman; colloquially referred to as the Korte Suprema (also used in formal writing), is the highest court in the Philippines. The Supreme Court was established by the Second Philippine Commission on June 11, 1901 through the enactment of its Act No. 136, an Act which abolished the Real Audiencia de ...
Jun 17, 2024 · Jhosep Lopez became the 190th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on Jan. 25, 2021. He heads the Supreme Court committees for gender responsiveness, the halls of justice for Manila and Cebu City and drafting a drug free policy in the Judiciary.
Mar 8, 2024 · The Philippine Supreme Court is composed of fifteen Justices, including the Chief Justice. The Justices play a crucial role in interpreting the Constitution and deciding on important legal issues. Each Justice brings unique expertise and experiences to the bench, contributing to the development of Philippine law.
Jun 13, 2021 · Led by the chief justice, who is the highest magistrate of the land, the Supreme Court includes 13 other associate justices who serve until the age of 70. Currently, the honor and burden of leading the Supreme Court is held by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who was appointed as the 27th head of the country’s Judiciary on April 5, 2021 ...
Jun 19, 2022 · Justices of the Philippine Supreme Court. Here the names of chief justices and associate justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Current Composition. Chief Justice – Alexander G. Gesmundo (April 5, 2021-Present) Associate Justices (Listed according to seniority) Marvic Mario Victor F. Leonen. Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa.
Nov 11, 2021 · Since democratization in 1986, women judges have only comprised between 2 to 4 out of 15 justices in the Supreme Court, with the exception of the 5 who were appointed during the term of the second woman president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001-2010).
