Palace on new CJ De Castro: ‘Bravo! Best choice!’
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday lauded the appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) Teresita Leonardo-de Castro, saying she was the “best choice” for the post.
“Bravo! Best choice for CJ! Proven competence, known nationalist and a streak of being a judicial activist,” Roque told reporters in a text message.
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed De Castro for the position, who bested Associate Justices Diosdado Peralta and Lucas Bersamin.
READ: Duterte appoints De Castro as new CJ
De Castro replaced former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who was earlier ousted via a quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida.
She will be serving as Chief Justice until October 10, 2018, when she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70. /muf
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