Antonio T. Kho Jr. is a Filipino lawyer and former government official who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. His career in public service spanned several key governmental bodies, including the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Office of the President, before his appointment to the highest judicial body in the country.
Early Career and Public Service Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Antonio Kho Jr. held various significant positions in the Philippine government. He served as an Assistant Secretary in the Office of the President under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, where he was involved in administrative and legal functions.
Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) In 2018, Kho Jr. was appointed as a Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The COMELEC is a constitutional body in the Philippines responsible for enforcing and administering all election laws and regulations. During his tenure as commissioner, he played a role in overseeing the integrity and conduct of national and local elections, including the preparations for and administration of the 2019 midterm elections.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines On February 24, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Antonio Kho Jr. as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He filled the vacancy left by the retirement of Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang. His appointment to the Supreme Court marked his third high-level position within the government under the same administration. As a Supreme Court Justice, he participated in the deliberations and resolution of various legal cases, contributing to the jurisprudence of the Philippines.
Retirement Justice Antonio Kho Jr. compulsorily retired from the Supreme Court on July 11, 2023, upon reaching the age of 70. The Philippine Constitution mandates this age as the retirement threshold for members of the judiciary.