Ochoa declines nomination for SC top post
By Tetch TorresINQUIRER.net
10:37 pm | Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.
MANILA, Philippines–Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa declined his nomination for the chief justice post.
In a text message to reporters Friday night, Ochoa said he would formalize his decision to decline the nomination next week by sending a letter to the Judicial and Bar Council.
Ochoa is the first nominee among the members of the Aquino government nominated for the chief justice post to decline.
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