Theodore Te named new SC spokesman – sources

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MANILA, Philippines—Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has appointed a former colleague at the University of the Philippines College of Law to become the new spokesman of the Supreme Court, sources from the high tribunal said.

Theodore Te will take the place of acting Information Chief Gleo Guerra. She took over the information chief post after Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez resigned as chief PIO.

Aside from being a law professor, Te is also a part of the Free Legal Assistance Group, the oldest and largest group of human rights lawyers.

Sources said Te was already introduced to staff of the high court’s information office while his appointment will be made public on Dec. 21, in time for the high court’s party for the media.

Te is also a close friend and colleague of newly appointed high court justice Marvic Leonen.