JBC seeks nominees for associate justice

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is accepting nominees for the associate justice post vacated by new Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda.

In an advisory dated Nov. 9, the JBC called for applicants who would be the 197th justice of the Supreme Court and complete its current bench.

Those interested should formally submit an online application, together with their documentary requirements and medical records, by Dec. 28 in the JBC’s virtual system. They would then be screened and verified for accuracy.

Former Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retired on Nov. 6 and Zalameda was appointed that same day.

The other vacancy for the same post will be filled by Commission on Audit Chair Gamaliel Cordoba, whose appointment was announced on Friday.

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He edged out other nominees to the post, including Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe, Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg, Elections Commissioner Ernesto Maceda, Jr. and Court of Tax Appeals Associate Justice Rowena San Pedro.

The Supreme Court is composed of 14 associate justices and the chief justice. It is currently dominated by appointees of former President Rodrigo Duterte.