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    The document discusses the judicial power and structure of the Philippine court system. It notes that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, which is composed of 15 justices appointed by the president based on recommendations from the Judicial and Bar Council. It outlines the qualifications for members of the Supreme Court and other lower courts. It also describes the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, including its original jurisdiction over certain cases, appellate jurisdiction, and administrative powers over lower courts. Finally, it briefly discusses the composition and role of the Judicial and Bar Council in recommending judicial appointments, as well as some quasi-judicial agencies in the Philippines.

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    The document discusses the judicial power and structure of the Philippine court system. It notes that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, which is composed of 15 justices appointed by the president based on recommendations from the Judicial and Bar Council. It outlines the qualifications for members of the Supreme Court and other lower courts. It also describes the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, including its original jurisdiction over certain cases, appellate jurisdiction, and administrative powers over lower courts. Finally, it briefly discusses the composition and role of the Judicial and Bar Council in recommending judicial appointments, as well as some quasi-judicial agencies in the Philippines.

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    The document discusses the judicial power and structure of the Philippine court system. It notes that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, which is composed of 15 justices appointed by the president based on recommendations from the Judicial and Bar Council. It outlines the qualifications for members of the Supreme Court and other lower courts. It also describes the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, including its original jurisdiction over certain cases, appellate jurisdiction, and administrative powers over lower courts. Finally, it briefly discusses the composition and role of the Judicial and Bar Council in recommending judicial appointments, as well as some quasi-judicial agencies in the Philippines.

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    Judicial Power

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    The document discusses the judicial power and structure of the Philippine court system. It notes that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, which is composed of 15 justices appointed by the president based on recommendations from the Judicial and Bar Council. It outlines the qualifications for members of the Supreme Court and other lower courts. It also describes the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, including its original jurisdiction over certain cases, appellate jurisdiction, and administrative powers over lower courts. Finally, it briefly discusses the composition and role of the Judicial and Bar Council in recommending judicial appointments, as well as some quasi-judicial agencies in the Philippines.

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    Judicial Power

     IS VESTED IN THE SUPREME COURTS.

     IT IS THE POWER TO APPLY LAWS TO


    CONTEST AND DISPUTES CONCERNING
    LEGALLY RECOGNIZED RIGHTS OR DUTIES
    BETWEEN THE STATE AND A PRIVATE
    PERSON.
    Composition of Supreme Court
     It is composed of 15 members, 1 Chief justice and
    14 associate justices (Section 4 (1) Article VII)

     They are appointed by the president upon the


    recommendation by the judicial and bar council
    which submit 3 nominees to the President.
     The appointment of the members of the Supreme
    Court is not subject for confirmation by the
    Commission on Appointments.
    Qualifications for Members of the Judiciary
    A. Members of Supreme Court
     Natural born citizen
     At least 40 years old
     15 years practice
    B. Members of the Lower Collegiate Court. These are the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax
    Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan
     Natural born citizen
     Member of the Philippine bar
    C. Members of Lower Courts. This includes the Regional Trial Courts (RTCs). Municipal Trial
    Courts (MTCs), Municipal Circuit Trial Courts (MCTCs), Metropolitan Trial Courts (MeTc).
     Citizen of the Philippine (either naturalized or natural born)
     Member of the Philippine Bar
     The Congress may prescribe other qualifications.
     Furthermore, the members of the Supreme Court, Lower Collegiate and Lower Courts must be
    persons of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence,
    Powers and Jurisdiction of the
    Supreme Court
    A. Original Jurisdiction
     this refers to supreme court's Authority to be the first to hear a Case. This includes
    cases:
     Affecting ambassadors, public ministers, and consults.
     Petitions for certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto and habeas corpus
    B. Appellate Jurisdiction
     Refers to Supreme Court's Authority to review, revise, modify or affirm final
    judgements rendered by the lower courts.
    C. Temporary Assignment of Judges of the lower courts
     Supreme Court Possesses the power to assign temporarily judges of the lower courts
    to other stations. Such temporary assignment shall not exceed six (6) months without
    the consent of the judge concerned.
    D. Order to Change the Venue of Trial
     Supreme Court has the power to order a change of venue or place of
    trial to avoid miscarriage of justice
    E. Rule-Making Power
     Supreme Court has the authority to promulgate rules concerning the
    protection and enforcement of constitutional rights, pleadings,
    practice and procedure in all courts.
    F. Appoint officials and Employees
     power of appointment of officials and employees of the Supreme
    Court should be in accordance with the Civil Service Law.
    G. Administrative Supervision over courts and personnel
    The Judicial Bar and Council (JBC)
    The JBC is a significant innovation introduced by the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the
    primary purpose of which is to recommend appointees to the judiciary.
    Composition of the JBC:

    The ff. are members of the judicial and bar council.


     Chief Justice (Ex-officio chair)
     Secretary of Justice
     Representative of congress
     Representative of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
     Professor of law
     Private sector Representative
     Clerk of the Supreme Court
    Quasi Judicial Agencies

     Commission on elections (COMELEC)


     Civil Service Commission (CSC)
     Commission on Audit (COA)
     National Labor Relation Commission (NLRC)
     Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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