2 more SC justices accept nominations for Chief Justice — JBC

TWO more Supreme Court justices accepted their nominations for Chief Justice, the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) said on Wednesday. Associate Justices Diosdado Peralta and Andres Reyes Jr. accepted their nominations, said the JBC, which screens the candidates. This brings to three the number of nominees for the top post at the high tribunal, which […]

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Retired justice nominates all 14 SC justices for Chief Justice post

In an unprecedented move, a former member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has nominated all 14 incumbent justices of the Supreme Court (SC) for the post vacated by ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.

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IBP backs Carpio as CJ

Despite his refusal to be nominated, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Tuesday endorsed acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio to succeed ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.

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Sereno camp: SC can’t ignore the fact that she filed her UP SALNs

Sereno camp: SC can’t ignore the fact that she filed her UP SALNs

The camp of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has accused the Supreme Court (SC) of “overlooking” the fact that Sereno had already submitted her Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs).

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