JBC Releases Shortlist for Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has released a shortlist of nominees for the position of Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon. This post was vacated by Cornelio Somido, whose term ended on August 27.
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