Marcos faces crucial choice: 5 shortlisted as next SC chief justice
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will soon decide who will lead a Supreme Court dominated by appointees of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, after the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlisted five candidates for chief justice, including two senior magistrates who have repeatedly taken opposing positions on major constitutional and political issues. The choice
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Awaiting deadline 45% Marcos appoints a loyalist or neutral technocrat
President Marcos Jr. chooses one of the five shortlisted candidates who is perceived as neither a strong Duterte ally nor an aggressive critic, aiming to stabilize the judiciary while avoiding political backlash. The appointment process is expedited to avoid prolonged public debate.
Watch for: Marcos announces the new Chief Justice within a week · The chosen candidate has no recent history of overturning Marcos-era policies or challenging Duterte-era decisions
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