JUDICIA;.pptx jUDICIARY AND FUNCTION PPT

The judicial power shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in such lower courts as may be established by law.

1. The judicial power shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in such lower courts as may be established by law.

2. COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT 1 CHIEF JUSTICE 14 ASSOC. JUSTICES

3. QUALIFICATIONS Natural-born Filipino citizen At least 40 years old At least 15 years of legal experience Proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence

4. Competence  refers to the appointee's ability to understand and apply the law. Integrity  demands that the candidate's character be beyond reproach and that they have consistently demonstrated honesty in their professional and personal life. Probity  refers to the moral uprightness of the candidate, ensuring they adhere to high ethical standards. Independence  implies that the appointee must be free from improper influences, be they political, economic, or otherwise, to ensure fair and impartial justice.