“We are happy that majority of the employees joined us in wearing red,” said a court official. Philippine Judicial Academy (PhilJa) Chancellor and retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna was also present. Some of the male justices, Marquez, and PJA members wore red ties while Justice De Castro wore a floral piece dress with red accents. “If you want, I will join with you, sabay tayo mag resign,” an associate justice told Sereno during the en banc, a source said. The Chief Justice opted to take an indefinite leave of absence after she met with Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr.Sereno’s indefinite leave took effect last March 1.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 05, 2018 01:27 UTC