There are qualifications those who aspire to be members of the judiciary must possess. Looking back at these qualifications, (Please, go back to the part of the lesson that discusses the qualifications of the members of the judiciary) which do you think is the most important one in relation to the fulfillment of the task assigned to them? Why?

MATTHIIN TO DISMISS PETITION Qualifications A. Justices of the Supreme Court Must be a natural born citizen of the Philippines V At least 40 years old V 15 years or more as a judge of a lower court or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines Must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence B. Judges of the Lower Courts A citizen of the Philippines V A member of the Philippine Bar V Must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence