Practice question
A President argues that the JBC may only provide advice and therefore may be ignored when appointing a qualified person to a court. Explain the respective constitutional roles of the JBC and President, the minimum list size, and whether the appointment requires Commission on Appointments confirmation.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VIII, Sections 8 and 9, Judicial and Bar Council and judicial appointments: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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