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Supreme Court of the Philippines

The Supreme Court, is the highest court in the Philippines. The Supreme Court was established by the Second Philippine Commission on June 11, 1901 through the enactment of its Act No. 136, an Act which abolished the Real Audiencia de Manila, the... Wikipedia
Authorized by: Art. VIII, 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Composition method: Presidential appointment from the shortlist of candidates submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council
Established: June 11, 1901; 122 years ago
Judge term length: No fixed term; mandatory retirement upon reaching the age of 70
Motto: Batas at Bayan (Law and Nation)
Number of positions: 15