Practice question
The JBC submits a valid list for a lower-court vacancy. Under Article VIII, Section 9, within what period must the President issue the appointment?
- Seven days after the nominee applies
- Ninety days from submission of the list
- Thirty days from the next election
- One year after the vacancy arises regardless of list submission
- Any time before the President retires
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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