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In his letter to Chief Justice Renato Corona more than a week ago, the ex-officio member of the JBC said the council should decide on the gravity of pending criminal or regular administrative cases filed against an applicant. Based on current rules, an applicant is stricken off any list if he or she has a pending case.
Tupas also recommended to allow those who have been fined by up to P20,000 to be considered for appointment or promotion to the judiciary. The present rule allows only those who have been fined by not more than P10,000 to be considered.
Tupas claimed these would prevent the filing of harassment or nuisance suits against applicants for vacant positions.
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