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

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