Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s views on President Duterte’s approach to the South China Sea dispute will not hurt his chances of becoming the next Chief Justice, according to Mr. Duterte’s spokesperson. What is important is that [Carpio] is highly qualified for the delicate job of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,” Salvador Panelo said. Carpio’s nomination is his fourth, although he is also set to retire on Oct. 26. Carpio has been very vocal and critical of Mr. Duterte’s handling of the West Philippine Sea territorial dispute, with the President countering with public rebukes against the associate justice. In a speech last June, Mr. Duterte said, “As I said, ‘You know, Justice Carpio, you are so stupid.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 01, 2019 20:37 UTC