JBC invites 5 senior SC justices to seek Chief Justice post
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-09-01 15:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The race to succeed Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo is taking shape, with the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) inviting the Supreme Court’s (SC) five most senior Associate Justices to apply for the top post in the judiciary.
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