Marcos Faces Crucial Choice: 5 Shortlisted for Next SC Chief Justice
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces a critical decision in appointing the next chief justice of the Supreme Court, with five candidates shortlisted. The choice comes as the current court is largely composed of appointees from his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, raising questions about the judiciary's independence and direction.
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