The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has submitted to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. the shortlist of nominees for the next Supreme Court Chief Justice and one Associate Justice on Thursday, October 29.
In letters dated October 29, outgoing Chief Justice and JBC Chairperson Alexander Gesmundo endorsed five nominees for Chief Justice, who will succeed him upon his compulsory retirement on November 6, 2026.
The nominees, listed in alphabetical order, are:
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Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Sabater Caguioa
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Associate Justice Japar Babay Dimaampao
Associate Justice Marvic Mario Victor Famorca Leonen
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Associate Justice Jose Midas Pascual Marquez
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Associate Justice Rodil Vaquilar Zalameda
Meanwhile, the JBC submitted 11 nominees for one Associate Justice position to be vacated by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, who is set to retire on November 16, 2026.
The nominees are Ramon Mariño Bato Jr., Darlene Marie Basco Berberabe, Gamaliel Asis Cordoba, Ramon Alcala Cruz, Maria Elisa Sempio Diy, Myra Virtucio Garcia Fernandez, Fernanda Lampas Peralta, Ernesto Perez Jr. Maceda, Ronaldo Roberto Baquizal Martin, Walter Santos Ong, and Maria Rowena Modesto San Pedro.
The JBC said the nominations were finalized following its en banc deliberations, with the nominees’ respective personal data sheets attached to the submissions.
