(Eagle News) — The Judicial and Bar Council has released the shortlist for those aspiring for seats in the Sandiganbayan and Court of Appeals.
Those vying for the post vacated by Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Roland Jurado are Philip A. Aguinaldo; Maryann E. Corpus-Manalac; Danilo S. Cruz; Bayani H. Jacinto and Rosanna Fe A. Romero-Maglaya.
Jurado opted to retire on Feb. 1, 2017.
Vying for the post of Court of Appeals Associate Justice Francisco Acosta are Gregorio V. Dela Pena III, Walter S. Ong, Joselito de Jesus Vibandor, Merianthe Pacita M. Zuraek, Jeoffre W. Acebido; Anisah B. Amanodin-Umpa, and Tita Marilyn B. Payoyo-Villordon.
Acosta is set to retire on April 2, 2017.
Under the 1987 Constitution, vacancies to the appellate court and the Sandiganbayan shall be filled within 90 days from the JBC’s submission of the list of candidates to posts to the Office of the President.