The Supreme Court: The Highest Court in the Land
The Supreme Court's Exclusive Powers
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Philippines and has the exclusive power to promulgate rules concerning the protection and enforcement of constitutional rights, pleading practice, and procedure in all courts.
Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving the constitutionality of laws, treaties, or executive orders, and over all final judgments and decrees of lower courts.
Composition
The Supreme Court is composed of 15 justices, who are appointed by the President of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.
Online Repository
The Supreme Court website serves as the online repository of Supreme Court information, references, and resources accessible to the public.
Upcoming News Article
The Supreme Court has a lot of work left to do and one week left to do it. The court has about a quarter of the cases heard this year undecided, including ones involving same-sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act. We will be sure to keep you updated on the latest developments as they happen.
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