Who will be the next chief justice? Marcos Jr. to appoint successor
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Who will be the next chief justice? Marcos Jr. to appoint successor

Philippines Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retires on November 6, leaving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint his successor. Five incumbent associate justices are nominated.

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  • Gatchalian Urges Support for New BARMM Administration

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on political blocs, civil society organizations, and local government units to support the newly elected administration of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), emphasizing the need for stability and inclusive development.

  • Pangilinan Calls for Stricter Crackdown on Hoarders and Profiteers Amid El Niño Threat

    Senator Francis Pangilinan urged government agencies to intensify crackdowns on hoarders and profiteers exploiting price manipulation, citing the looming El Niño's threat to food production. He emphasized holding major businesses and syndicate masterminds accountable, not just small vendors, under the Price Act.

  • Truth Commission to Aid Families in Legal Action Over Drug War Autopsies

    The Truth Commission will assist families of victims of the Philippines' war on drugs in pursuing legal action against doctors allegedly violating their professional code of ethics by signing death certificates with dubious causes of death, according to a lawyer representing the families.

  • Bangsamoro Parliament Convenes, Boosting Peace Process Hopes

    The first elected Bangsamoro Parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines, has convened. Duyog Bangsamoro, a national multisectoral coalition, welcomed the historic event, expressing optimism for further progress in the peace process.