The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) in the Philippines will begin interviewing five candidates vying for the position of chief justice in October. These interviews are scheduled to take place on October 22nd and 26th. This process follows the impending compulsory retirement of current Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. The JBC’s interviews are a crucial step in selecting the next leader of the Supreme Court in Manila. These candidates will present their qualifications and vision for the court’s future before the council members. The selected nominee will then be submitted to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for final appointment. This appointment will shape the legal landscape of the Philippines for years to come.