SC: 463 judge positions still vacant, causing case backlogs

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 463 judge positions remain vacant, which contribute to the continuous backlogs of cases in courts across the country, the Supreme Court (SC) told the House of Representatives on Monday. SC Administrator Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta said this during the House committee on appropriations’ hearing on the proposed 2027 budget for the