MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday asserted judicial independence as he takes the helm of the Judiciary. Related Stories Rundown: Views of chief justice applicants on key issuesThe chief justice, who has been a part of the 15-member Court since April 2009, said that he has always given “analytical attention and deep study” when voting or rendering judgment. Arroyo appointed Bersamin to the high court as an associate justice. “Maybe your concept of judicial independence is that the government should lose the case. “As far as the law is concerned, I am independent,” Bersamin stressed.

Source: Philippine Star November 28, 2018 10:04 UTC