Marcos' 2nd SC Justice Pick: Old-timer Lawyers Eyed
Philippine President Marcos Jr. is nearing the selection of his second nominee for the Supreme Court. Veteran lawyers are reportedly among the frontrunners, a choice that could shape judicial independence and future jurisprudence.
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