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Feb 21, 2017 judicial appointments judicial and bar council executive power sandiganbayan constitutional law administrative law

Executive Prerogative vs JBC Independence: Defining the Scope of Judicial Appointments in the Philippines

The Supreme Court ruled that the JBC's clustering of nominees for simultaneous vacancies is unconstitutional, as it impairs the President's appointing power.

Feb 21, 2017 judicial appointments judicial and bar council constitutional law appointing power sandiganbayan

Judicial Appointments: The President's Prerogative vs the JBC's Mandate

The Supreme Court ruled that the JBC's clustering of nominees for judicial vacancies is unconstitutional, affirming the President's appointing power.

Apr 7, 2015 judicial and bar council judicial independence equal protection due process administrative law supreme court

Supreme Court Upholds JBC’s Power to Set Qualifications for Judges

The Supreme Court affirms the JBC’s authority to impose a five-year service requirement for judges seeking promotion to higher courts.

Aug 19, 2014 judicial and bar council due process judicial appointments administrative law jardeleza v sereno supreme court philippines

Due Process Rights in JBC Proceedings: Ensuring Fairness in Judicial Appointments

The Supreme Court's 2014 ruling in Jardeleza v. Sereno clarifies due process and the integrity challenge rule in Judicial and Bar Council nomination proceedings.

Jul 17, 2012 judicial-review judicial-and-bar-council constitutional-law separation-of-powers supreme-court

Impeachment and Judicial Review: Defining the Limits of Court Intervention

The Supreme Court rules on the JBC's composition, clarifying constitutional limits on congressional representation and judicial review.

Jul 17, 2012 judicial and bar council constitutional law supreme court congress jbc composition administrative law

Supreme Court Limits Congress to One Seat on the Judicial and Bar Council

The Supreme Court rules Congress may send only one representative to the JBC, striking down the eight-member composition as unconstitutional.

Jul 9, 2012 supreme court judicial and bar council integrity legal ethics procedure

Integrity Under Scrutiny: Why Honesty in Your Judicial and Bar Council Application Matters

A Supreme Court ruling on procedural deadlines and jurisdiction, and what it means for integrity in JBC applications.

Jun 21, 2001 judicial misconduct administrative law judges dishonesty efficiency jbc

Judicial Misconduct: Upholding Honesty and Efficiency in the Philippine Judiciary

A judge's delay in deciding cases and dishonesty in JBC forms led to suspension and fine, reinforcing judicial accountability.