“Sereno has requested a Supreme Court official to please take care of [her]staff,” the source told The Times. At present, Sereno’s resignation would be the only key to saving her from being ousted via quo warranto proceedings. Once her appointment is declared void from the beginning, Sereno will cease to hold the title of Chief Justice of the Philippines. IBP hitTopacio slammed the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), which asked for the junking of the quo warranto mode of removing Sereno from office. Topacio said the IBP should respect the independence of the Supreme Court and the judiciary.

Source: Manila Times May 07, 2018 17:03 UTC