Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Thursday called the challenge to her qualification a “gimmick,” drawing rebuke from another female Supreme Court justice on International Women’s Day. “I’m sorry that the [Chief Justice] has taken this opportunity to discuss a matter that is sub judice (under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited from public discussion elsewhere). ‘All sorts of gimmicks’ADVERTISEMENTIn her speech, Sereno did not delve into the quo warranto case that Solicitor General Jose Calida had filed in the Supreme Court, questioning her qualification to serve as Chief Justice. “This is why they are resorting to all sorts of gimmicks … to get what they want,” she added. House witnessThe audience applauded after Sereno closed her speech, and she went on to shake hands, including with Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio, Supreme Court Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe, Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 08, 2018 23:03 UTC