JBC opens applications for Marcos’ fourth Supreme Court appointee

The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Judicial and Bar Council announced on Tuesday the opening of applications for the position of Supreme Court associate justice.

The application process is for the post recently vacated by former associate justice, now Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda, who was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as the top  magistrate last week.

Zalameda is Marcos Jr.’s second appointee in the Supreme Court, following his first appointee, Associate Justice Raul Villanueva.

Zalameda’s replacement for the Associate Justice post will be Marcos, Jr.’s 4th appointee in the 15-person court.

The President is still expected to announce his 3rd appointee after the mandatory retirement of Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier on November 16.

In her last flag ceremony, Lazaro-Javier emphasized on the SC’s adherence to the Constitution, rule of law and the principle of collegiality.

She also thanked SC officials and personnel for their support which helped her in the smooth execution of her work in the judiciary.

“Hindi ninyo ipinagkait ang panalangin na kailangan ko bagkus tinulungan nyo pa nga ako sa lahat ng kailangan ng aking team sa araw-araw lalo na noong 2025 Bar,” Lazaro-Javier said.

(You did not leave my call unheard and even helped me with everything my team needed daily, especially during the 2025 Bar.)