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Aquino to review JBC shortlist for CA justices

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3 associate justices of the appellate court are set to retire from their posts

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Thursday, December 19, submitted to President Benigno Aquino III its shortlisted candidates for Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals (CA). 

Aquino holds full executive power to appoint for the vacancies resulting from the impending retirement of CA Associate Justices Rosalinda Asuncion-Vicente, Angelita A. Gacutan, and Pampilo A. Abarintos.

Below is the list of nominations for the 3 posts in the appellate court based on votes from members of the JBC:

A. To replace Justice Rosalinda Asuncion-Vicente

  1.  Singh, Maria Filomena Dumandan – 6 votes
  2.  Baguio, Celso Opalo – 5 votes
  3.  Aguinaldo, Philip Acosta – 5 votes
  4.  Atalpañõ, Perpetua – 4 votes
  5.  Fernando, Emmanuel Quisumbing – 4 votes
  6.  Nieves, Wilfreda Tolentino – 4 votes 

B. To replace Justice  Angelita A. Gacutan

  1. Meñez, Martin Tirador – 6 votes 
  2. Fiel-Macaraig, Geraldine Catingub – 5 votes
  3. Perez, Pablito Alhambra – 5 votes 
  4. Acebido, Jeoffre Willkom – 4 votes 
  5. Balasbas, Cresencio Fortunato Ramos – 4 votes
  6. Cruz-Mangrobang, Ma. Celestina C. – 4 votes
  7. Lucero-De Mesa, Ma. Conchita – 4 votes
  8. Robeniol, Gabriel Tadena  – 4 votes

C. To replace Justice Pampilo A. Abarintos

  1. Alaras, Selma Palacio – 6 votes 
  2. Santos, Rafael Antonio Magat – 6 votes 
  3. Fider-Reyes, Maria Amifaith Sarmiento – 5 votes 
  4. Mercado, Jonel Sebastian Soto – 5 votes 
  5. Roxas, Ruben Reynaldo De Guzman – 5 votes 
  6. Bustos-Ongkeko, Divinagracia G. – 4 votes 
  7. Econg, Geraldine Faith Abracia – 4 votes 
  8. Monteclar, Alex Luna – 4 votes 

The JBC, which recommends appointees to the judiciary, is headed by Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. The members are Justice Secretary Leila de Lima as Ex Officio member, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III also as Ex Officio member, Hon. Justice Aurora Santiago-Lagman representing the private sector of the legal community, Atty Jose Mejia representing the academe, and Hon. Maria Milagros N. Fernan-Cayosa representing the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. – Rappler.com 

 

 

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