JBC now accepting applications, recommendations for CA, CTA associate justice posts

(Eagle News) — The Judicial and Bar Council said it was now open to receiving applications and recommendations for the posts of Court of Appeals associate justices and Court of Tax Appeals associate justices.

The JBC said the posts at the CA were made available following the appointment of CA Associate Justice Jose Reyes Jr. as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on Aug. 9, and the retirement of CA Associate Justices Magdangal De Leon, Renato Francisco and Romulo Borja on Aug. 19, Aug. 20 and Sept. 11, respectively.

The JBC said the posts at the CTA were made available, on the other hand, following the retirement of CTA Associate Justices Lovell Bautista and Caesar Casanova on Aug. 14 and Sept. 9 respectively.

Interested applicants have until 4:30 p.m. of Feb. 2, 2019 to submit the documentary requirements, the JBC said.