The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has opened the application or recommendation to the Supreme Court (SC) associate justice post that was vacated with the promotion of Associate Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo as Chief Justice and head of the judiciary last April 5.
In an announcement, the JBC said applications or recommendations must be received not later than May 10.
It said applicants and those recommended must submit the complete and accurate digitized version of all documentary requirements to [email protected].
The JBC is the constitutional body that accepts, screens, and nominates appointments to the judiciary.
There may be another vacancy in the 15-member SC if the High Court approves the retirement sought by Associate Justice Edgardo L. Delos Santos who had signified his intention to retire early on health reasons.
Delos Santos has until June 12, 2022, his 70th birthday, to serve his post. Judiciary members mandatorily retire at age 70.