Marvic Leonen declines CJ nomination

MANILA, Philippines – Former UP Law Dean Marvic Leonen, who currently heads the Philippine government’s peace panel negotiating with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, is declining his nomination for the position of chief justice, Rappler learned Monday, July 2.

This brings to at least 23 the number of applicants who have so far declined their nomination. On the other hand, at least 16 have accepted the nomination, either through a letter to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) or public pronouncements. The latest to make such an announcement was Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, who told reporters Sunday, July 1, that she has accepted her nomination for chief justice.

The JBC has until Monday to accept nominations for the seat vacated last May 29 by dismissed Chief Justice Renato Corona. More than 60 people have been nominated. – Rappler.com

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