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AZCUNA: WHY PHILIPPINE JUSTICES RETIRE AT 70 Justice Adolfo Azcuna said the mandatory retirement age of 70 for Supreme Court justices was historically rooted in practical concerns, noting that lifetime appointments were rejected during the Commonwealth era due to the country’s climate and working conditions. He added that many of the Philippines’ Asian neighbors now set a lower retirement age of 65 for their highest court justices. More on this in the full episode of #TheSpokes. | Bilyonaryo New

Here’s the latest from the Supreme Court of the Philippines, September 5, 2025: • In historic visit, CJ Gesmundo leads groundbreaking of new justice hall in Sulu • JBC concludes public interviews for Ombudsman post • Sandiganbayan Justice Gomez-Estoesta takes oath as Court Administrator • New Australian Ambassador pays courtesy visit to SC Justices • Office of the 2025 Bar Chairperson issues advisory on road closures, number coding exemption for 2025 Bar • FLAG presents commemorative book to SC

Here’s the latest from the Supreme Court of the Philippines, July 11, 2025: • SC clears surgeon in medical malpractice case over failed stent procedure • SC recognizes long-term abuse as mitigating factor in parricide case • SC: Police must clearly describe gambling activity to secure conviction • SC: Time limit for filing bigamy case starts from actual discovery • UST to serve as NHQ for 2025 Bar Examinations • German Ambassador pays courtesy visit to SC Justices • SAJ Leonen urges review of pr