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MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III admitted Thursday, August 2, that Malacañang’s legal staff is helping Justice Secretary Leila de Lima deal with her problems in the ongoing selection process for chief justice.
Asked by reporters about the issues facing De Lima before the Judicial and Bar Council, the President said: “Tinatrabaho ng ating legal staff, tinutulungan siya at siguro hintayin na nating matapos ang processes ng JBC before I make a comment because as you know, I have to wait for them before I can decide. (Our legal staff is working on it, it’s helping her and it’s best to wait for the JBC process to end before I can make a comment.)
De Lima is facing 3 consolidated disbarment complaints. Under JBC rules, nominees facing disbarment complaints and administrative cases are disqualified from judiciary posts.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has ordered a full-blown investigation on De Lima’s cases. On Wednesday, August 1, De Lima appealed the IBP decision.
The JBC is scheduled to come up with a shortlist for the President on Monday, August 6. From the shortlist, the President will choose the next chief justice who will replace Renato Corona.
The JBC has interviewed 20 nominees for the post including De Lima, the apparent choice of the President. – Rappler.com
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