Philippines Supreme Court: Five Contenders Vie for Chief Justice Post
With Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retiring, the Philippines is set to appoint a new top magistrate. President Marcos Jr. has 90 days to select from five shortlisted candidates vetted by the Judicial and Bar Council, whose backgrounds and past rulings are drawing scrutiny.
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