JBC shortlists 4 judges, 1 director for Sandiganbayan vacancy

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) sent a transmittal letter to President Rodrigo Duterte with a shortlist of four Regional Trial Court judges and an Ombudsman director who shall vie for the position vacated by a retired Sandiganbayan associate justice.

The letter, dated December 9 stated: "Dear President Duterte.....Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 9 of the Constitution, the Judicial and Bar Council has the honor to submit the following nominations for the position of Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan [vice Hon. Jose R. Hernandez]."