SUPREME Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez on Tuesday announced that applicants for promotion or lateral transfer in the judiciary may now submit video clips or snippets of their videoconferencing hearings.

In an OCA Circular 116-2021, Marquez said that upon the suggestion of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) Executive Committee, 'all justices of the appellate collegiate courts and judges of the second and first level courts who intend to apply are urged to save video clips or snippets of their videoconferencing hearings [.]'

Marquez said they may form part of the application requirements and 'provide the JBC a glimpse of the candidates' skill and demeanor when conducting courtroom trials, which could mirror their level of competence and fitness for the post they are applying for.'