Bishops air mixed views on Bersamin’s appointment 7 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Leslie Ann AquinoBalanga Bishop Ruperto Santos is optimisitic that newly appointed Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin will maintain the independence of the Judiciary. Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes, meantime, expressed disappointment with Bersamin’s appointment. And this, Bastes said, irked President Duterte who he said has become too subservient to China. President Duterte appointed Bersamin on Wednesday.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 29, 2018 06:00 UTC