Tag: Chief Justice

Secretary Andanar: Martial law question rhetorical only

  (Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that President Rodrigo Duterte knew fully well the limits of his executive powers, and is not trying to undermine the Supreme Court at all. Andanar said that the President’s remarks on martial law are merely rhetorical question.  He said it is under the context that the President’s anti-drug campaign cannot wait for the slow wheels of justice – PH style. “We have an Action Man for […]

Justice Sereno gives keynote speech at the 6th ASEAN Leaderspeak

Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno gave a keynote address in the 6th ASEAN Leaderspeak entitled “Leadership in the Judiciary in the Context of the ASEAN Integration”. The Honorable Chief Justice gave a deeper understanding of how the judiciary systems of the different member states of the ASEAN can complement each other in order to set a platform for the continuing economic growth and development within the four pillars of the legal framework.