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(a) Identify the constitutional qualifications for appointment as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
(b) Apply the rule to the following scenario: Atty. Mara D. Santos is 42 years old, a natural-born Filipino, admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2004, and has continuously practiced law for 18 years. She has not held any judicial office. She has been nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Is she qualified for appointment? Explain each applicable requirement and whether it is satisfied by the facts.
(c) If the candidate were a naturalized Filipino instead of natural-born, would she be eligible for appointment? Explain the doctrinal basis and its effect on the answer.