August 19, 2014
PNoy appoints Jardeleza as new SC associate justice - Philippine Star
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Francis Jardeleza being sworn in as Solicitor General in 2012. PCOO
MANILA, Philippines — President Aquino has appointed Malacañang's chief counsel, Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza, as the new Supreme Court Associate Justice, the high court learned Wednesday morning.
Jardeleza will take the lone vacancy left by the retirement of Associate Justice Roberto Abad last May 22. The government lawyer will serve a six-year term until his retirement.
Jardeleza is Aquino's fifth appointee in the tribunal, with associate justices Estela Perlas-Bernabe, Bienvenido Reyes, Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno and Associate Justice Marvic Leonen preceding him.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ordered Jardeleza's name to be included in the Judicial and Bar Council shortlist of final candidates for the post after Sereno blocked his bid, citing "integrity issues."
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