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Sarmiento among 28 vying for SC

Posted by Lorelyn on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, In : Philippine Judiciary

A PEACE advocate and human-rights lawyer, and a family lawyer are among the 28 prominent figures in the legal profession vying for the lone vacancy in the Supreme Court (SC).

Court Administrator and Spokesman Jose Midas Marquez identified the two candidates as incumbent Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Rene Sarmiento and lawyer Ma. Carolina “Katrina” Legarda.

Marquez said among the 28 who were either nominated or applied for the SC post, the two are considered outsiders...

Aquino acknowledges Corona as Chief Justice

Posted by Lambigit on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, In : Philippine News

In what could be the start of a good working relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary, President Aquino finally acknowledged Wednesday Chief Justice Renato C. Corona during the “Red Mass” held at the Manila Cathedral.

During the prayer part of the mass, Aquino directly recognized Corona and addressed him as “Chief Justice Corona,” which is pretty much the opposite of what happened during his inaugural.

Aquino then did not acknowledge Corona, who heads a co-equal branch of g...