Application Now Open for Court of Tax Appeals Post
The Judicial and Bar Council has officially opened the application process for the presiding justice position of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA). This announcement comes as the current presiding justice, Roman G. Del Rosario, reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70 on October 6. Members of the judiciary in the Philippines must retire once they turn 70.
Interested candidates should submit their applications or recommendations by 4:30 p.m. on July 21. The Judicial and Bar Council, a constitutional body that handles the screening and nomination of judicial appointments, is led by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo as its ex-officio chairperson.
How to Apply for the Court of Tax Appeals Position
In their official announcement, the Judicial and Bar Council advised applicants to visit their official website for detailed guidelines and requirements. The process includes registering and submitting applications through the JBC Online Registration and Application System, accessible via the Philippine Judiciary Platform. Applicants must carefully follow all steps to complete their submission.
This announcement was issued by a senior court official and published in local news outlets earlier this June. The Court of Tax Appeals currently has nine justices, including Del Rosario. The other members, ranked by seniority, are Ma. Belen M. Ringpis-Liban, Catherine T. Manahan, Jean Marie A. Bacorro-Villena, Maria Rowena Modesto-San Pedro, Marian Ivy F. Reyes-Fajardo, Lanee S. Cui-David, Corazon G. Ferrer-Flores, and Henry S. Angeles.
Importance of the Judicial and Bar Council
The Judicial and Bar Council plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the Philippine judiciary. Apart from the Court of Tax Appeals, it also screens candidates for the Office of the Ombudsman, its deputies, special prosecutors, and members of the Legal Education Board. This ensures that only qualified individuals are nominated for key legal positions.
Applications for the presiding justice post at the Court of Tax Appeals are a vital step in ensuring continued leadership in this specialized court. The council encourages all interested and qualified individuals to participate in this transparent process.
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