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Despite impeach complaints filed vs them, JBC shortlists De Castro, Peralta, Bersamin for Chief Justice post

By Moira Encina Eagle New Service The Judicial and Bar Council on Friday, Aug. 24, shortlisted three Supreme Court associate justices for the post of Chief Justice. According to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, JBC voting member, Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro got six votes; Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta, six; and Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin, five. Associate Justice Andres Reyes, Jr. and Davao court Judge Virginia Tejano-Ang were dropped from the shortlist. The shortlisting of De Castro, […]