Tag: Florin Hilbay

Palace: Enemies of gov’t behind “Province of China” banners

(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, July 12, said “enemies of the government” were behind the banners calling the Philippines a “province of China” and which were seen hanging from some footbridges in Metro Manila “It’s absurd, and I’m sure it’s (them behind it),” Roque said. According to Roque, those behind the banners, which were seen on the second anniversary of the Philippines’ win in its arbitration case filed against China, were […]

Sereno camp to file motion for reconsideration of SC decision vs her

(Eagle News)–The camp of Maria Lourdes Sereno will file a motion for reconsideration of the Supreme Court decision that nullified her appointment as Chief Justice next week. This was according to one of her counsels, former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay. Sereno’s appointment was nullified by a vote of 8-6. In making the decision, the SC dismissed Sereno’s claims she as an impeachable official could only be removed via impeachment. The SC said impeachment and quo […]