What is the mandated composition of the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is designed to function as a collegial body with a specific number of magistrates. It shall be composed of one Chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices, making a total of fifteen members. The Court has the flexibility to sit en banc or, in its discretion, in divisions of three, five, or seven Members. The exact composition of the tribunal is mandated by Article VIII Section 4 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 4. (1) The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices. It may sit en banc or in its discretion, in divisions of three, five, or seven Members.” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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