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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. 8, Sec. 91987 Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec. 9
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The Members of the Supreme Court and judges of lower courts shall be appointed by the President from a list of at least three nominees preferred by the Judicial and Bar Council for every vacancy. Such appointments need no confirmation.
For the lower courts, the President shall issued the appointment within ninety days from the submission of the list.
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