Econg named as new Sandiganbayan presiding justice
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg as the anti-graft court’s head.
Based on an appointment letter dated January 7, Econg will replace Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, who retired on November 8 last year.
The latter served as Sandiganbayan’s presiding justice since October 7, 2013.
Prior to this appointment, Econg served as the chairperson of the anti-graft court’s Second Division since January 20, 2016.
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