Manila, Dec. 10 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday unanimously approved the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Catral Mendoza as a member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), representing retired justices of the High Court, during its plenary session.

Mendoza appeared before the CA's Justice and JBC panel, where he outlined his credentials and experience as he sought confirmation for a third term.

First appointed to the JBC in 2017 and reappointed in 2021, Mendoza said his July 18, 2025 reappointment again required CA approval.

He cited his 36 years in the Judiciary-as research attorney, trial court judge, Court of Appeals justice, and Supreme Court justice-saying these roles gave him a comp...