With Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno away on a four-day official trip to the United States, the Supreme Court magistrates who had boycotted the regular Monday flag-raising ceremony since she took office attended the rite.
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday presided over the latest groundbreaking for the P1.865-billion Manila Hall of Justice at the old Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) building in Manila, and vowed that its construction would be finished within two to three years.
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio is looking forward to being interviewed by President Aquino, who is in the process of choosing the next Chief Justice to fill the vacancy left by impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the disbarment complaint against acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio.
Acting Supreme Court Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday suspended work in all courts in the National Capital Region for Thursday due to bad weather and flooding.
The Supreme Court is expected to tackle on Wednesday the disbarment case filed against Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio by anticrime crusader Lauro Vizconde, only a few hours before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shall make its final three recommendations for Chief Justice to President Aquino.
Lauro Vizconde on Monday filed a disbarment complaint against acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio.
President Benigno Aquino risks demoralization in the judiciary if he breaks tradition and picks an outsider to replace ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona.
On Day 3 of the Judicial and Bar Council’s interview, the panel heard again proposals for unclogging the court dockets and increasing compensation of court officials and personnel from the nominees for the Chief Justice position.
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio denied conspiring with President Benigno Aquino III and DoTC Secretary Mar Roxas to oust former Chief Justice Renato Corona.
While he respects the prerogative of the President in appointing the next Chief Justice, Senior Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said it would demoralize the court if an outsider is appointed.
The Judicial and Bar Council on Thursday will continue its interview of candidates for the Chief Justice post.
MANILA, Philippines—Guests have started to arrive at the House of Representatives for President Benigno Aquino III’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) this Monday afternoon. Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. was among the early birds who quietly passed through the southwing of the House as early as 1:00 p.m. Also seen at the [...]
