MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will appoint the country’s next chief justice after Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retires on Friday, November 6.
There are five nominees who are all current associate justices of the Supreme Court:
- Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
- Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa
- Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda
- Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao
- Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez
Who are they and what are their qualifications?
Watch justice reporter Jairo Bolledo’s explainer. – Rappler.com