HIGH COURT. In this file photo, the Supreme Court is holding oral arguments on the national budget and unprogrammed funds on April 7, 2026.
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Marcos will get to pick the next chief justice after Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo's retirement in November
MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Saturday, August 29, announced the opening of application for the next Supreme Court (SC) chief justice due to the upcoming retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.
The new chief magistrate, who will be chosen by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will replace Gesmundo who will retire on November 6. Under the rule, justices are mandated to retire from the judiciary when they reach the age of 70.
