How is the financial compensation of the Members of the Judiciary protected during their tenure?
The financial security of judges is a cornerstone of judicial independence. The salary of the Chief Justice, the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and judges of lower courts shall be initially fixed by law. Importantly, to prevent legislative pressure, their salary shall not be decreased during their continuance in office. This economic safeguard is explicitly guaranteed in Article VIII Section 10 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 10. The salary of the Chief Justice and of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and of judges of lower courts shall be fixed by law. During their continuance in office, their salary shall not be decreased.” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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