Appointment of judges.
Article 139
ARTICLE 139. Appointment of judges. — The judicial function in the Shari'a District Courts shall be vested in Shari'a District judges to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
PD 1083 Article 139
PD 1083 Article 139
Other provisions in Chapter One
- Article 138: Shari'a judicial districts.
- Article 140: Qualifications.
- Article 141: Tenure.
- Article 142: Compensation.
- Article 143: Original jurisdiction.
- Article 144: Appellate jurisdiction.
- Article 145: Finality of decision.
- Article 146: Clerks and other subordinate employees.
- Article 147: Permanent stations; offices.
- Article 148: Special procedure.
CitationPD 1083 Article 139 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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