Supreme Court of the Philippines facts for kids
The Supreme Court of the Philippines (Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas; colloquially referred to as Korte Suprema) is the highest court in the Philippines.
It is presided over by a Chief Justice and is made of fifteen (15) Justices, including the Chief Justice. It follows the Constitution, the Supreme Court has "administrative supervision over all courts and the personnel thereof".
Images for kids
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José Abad Santos, the fifth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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The en banc session hall of the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court Building, Baguio City
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The facade of the Supreme Court Building at Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila.
See also
In Spanish: Corte Suprema de Filipinas para niños
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