4. ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1
Judicial power shall be vested in one
Supreme Court and in such other lower
courts as may be established by law
5.
6. Members of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice
14 associate Justices
Section 11 of Article VIII mandates that the members of the
Supreme Court and judges of lower courts shall hold office
in good behavior until they reach 70
7. Qualifications
- Natural born Filipino Citizen
- At least 40 years old
- Must have been for 15 years or more a judge of a
lower court or engaged in practice of law in the
Philippines
- Of proven competencies, integrity, and probity
8. The Judicial and Bar Council
Chief Justice
Secretary of Justice
A representative of congress
A representative of integrated bar - 4 years
A professor of law - 3 years
A retired member of a supreme court - 2 years
A representative of private sector - 1 year
