PGMA will be appointing new Justices of the Supreme Court in 2009 to fill up the vacancies for the retiring Justices Ruben Reyes, Adolfo Azcuna, Dante Tinga, Consuelo Yñares-Santiago, Leo Quisumbing, Minita Chico-Nazario and Alicia Martinez. By 2009, only Chief Justice Renato Puno will remain the only justice not appointed by PGMA.
The opposition and the so called ‘civil society’ are now questioning PGMAs choices. Well, they can shout and protest all they want but the reality is, PGMA has the appointing power. Whatever her choices are will be placed in the highest court of the land.
The Philippine constitution provides for the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court. It starts with the screening of each applicant until they’re short listed to five. The Judicial Bar Council will select three to be presented to the President. The president will then select one out of the three nominees.
The selection of new sets of Justices should be above politics. The appointment is very crucial since it will affect the lives of the Filipino people. We all know that PGMA, given her sincerity and work ethics will only put people who are competent and with unquestionable integrity and credibility. Let’s support PGMA on whoever she appoints in the Supreme Court.
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