MANILA, Philippines – An association of judges has slammed the personal attacks hurled against the judiciary over the Manila Regional Trial Court’s decision to convict Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa, insisting that cases are resolved based on facts alone. ADVERTISEMENT“The public must come to grips with the vital role of the courts in a functioning democracy. Courts settle controversies on the basis of facts and law,” PJA said in a statement signed by its president, Judge Felix Reyes, on Monday. However, PJA discouraged people from making generalized statements as it might erode public trust on the said branch of government. “The PJA strongly denounces these abusive attacks and criticisms hurled against the courts, judges and the judiciary!” the judges group added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 22, 2020 11:48 UTC