Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday branded Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno as a “usurper,” on the eve of the oral arguments on his ouster plea against her. “Coincidentally, I will be defending the Republic tomorrow against Sereno, who usurps the office of Chief Justice,” the Solicitor General added. ADVERTISEMENTCoincidentally, I will be defending the Republic tomorrow against Sereno, who usurps the office of Chief Justice. It was Sereno who requested the conduct of oral arguments. In a quo warranto proceeding, the petitioner challenges the respondent’s right to hold office.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 09, 2018 07:41 UTC