SC applicants weigh in on raising qualifications of nat'l candidates

GMA Network - Oct 15, 2026

The final batch of applicants vying for the Supreme Court (SC) position that will be vacated by Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier on Thursday weighed in on increasing the qualifications required for national elective positions in government.

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SC applicants weigh in on raising qualifications of nat'l candidates

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