JBC opens nomination for SC post vacated by Ombudsman Martires

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has opened the nomination for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court replacing newly-appointed Ombudsman Samuel Martires.

Martires has filed for an early retirement which was already granted by the high court’s en banc after he was chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte to replace Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales whose term ended last July 26.

The JBC, in its announcement, said applications or recommendations with a letter of acceptance and other documentary requirements must be submitted on or before September 3, 2018.

The rules require applicants to submit documentary requirements, including their complete sworn statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) for the previous years.

All applicants must also submit the results of their medical examinations that they took within the past six months.

The JBC is chaired by Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio with ex-officio members — Senator Richard Gordon and Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali on sharing term — and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra.   /vvp