IN PHOTOS: 3rd ASEAN Chief Justices Meeting

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IN PHOTOS: 3rd ASEAN Chief Justices Meeting
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno says that even coffee breaks are working periods for the chief justices

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines hosted the 3rd ASEAN Chief Justices Meeting (ACJM) held March 1 to 3 in Boracay island, a top tourist destination.

Judiciary leaders from member-states of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took time to share best court practices in the region, including court technology and case management techniques.

The event sought to foster a better understanding of each nation’s judiciaries, with Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno admitting that chief justices even work during coffee breaks.

“Some play golf, so mukhang nagkakaintindihan sila on the tee (so it seems they understand each other on the tee)….I don’t play golf,” quipped Sereno, the only female chief justice in ASEAN since 2012.

While court traditions differ among ASEAN member-states, judicial cooperation can help boost investment.

An opening dinner with performances from locals was prepared for the foreign guests, who were welcomed by the Philippine justices.

Below are some scenes from the 3-day gathering.

TETE-A-TETE. Philippine Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is seen laughing in casual conversation during the 3rd ACJM's opening dinner. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
ALL SMILES. Philippine Associate Justice Jose Mendoza is all smiles at the 3rd ACJM's opening dinner. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
WORK. Philippine Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin, in his red Hawaiian shirt, works using a gadget at the 3rd ACJM opening dinner. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
WOMAN LEADER. Anti-graft court Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang is also among the Philippine pubic sector legal luminaries present in the 3rd ACJM. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
SPOUSES. Spouses of ASEAN chief justices casually chat during welcome dinner. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
CULTURAL SHOW. The justices are entertained by performances during the 3rd ACJM welcome dinner. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
MEETING. Philippine Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno leads the discussion during the high-level meeting among ASEAN judiciary leaders. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
JUSTICES IN THE CROWD. Seen in this photo are Philippine Associate Justices Mariano del Castillo, Marvic Leonen, and former Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
APPELLATE COURT. Philippine Court of Appeals Presiding Justice Andres Reyes Jr sits among the crowd as Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno introduces him to the ASEAN guests. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
WORD OF THANKS. Thailand Justice Eakadi Chinnapongse delivers his thanks to the Philippine Supreme Court for hosting the 3rd ACJM. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
LEGAL FRATERNITY. Vietnam Chief Justice Hoa Binh Truong (left) says ASEAN judiciaries must work together towards common understanding, as the bloc integrates. He is joined by an interpreter. Photo by Buena Bernal/Rappler
– Rappler.com

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