Who will be the next chief justice?

Source: Rappler (Philippines) By Rappler.com, Jairo Bolledo

There are five nominees. Who are they and what are their qualifications?

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will appoint the country’s next chief justice after Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo retires on Friday, November 6.

There are five nominees who are all current associate justices of the Supreme Court:

Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen

Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa

Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda

Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao

Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez

Who are they and what are their qualifications?

Watch justice reporter Jairo Bolledo’s explainer. – Rappler.com

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