But instead, the RTC judges ordered a series of hearings to allow Trillanes and the state prosecutors to present their respective sides. ADVERTISEMENTSoriano, who was appointed Makati RTC judge on March 27, 2012, by Aquino, heard the case of San Juan and Bolo upon his appointment. He was also shortlisted by the Judicial and Bar Council as a Sandiganbayan justice in 2014, a post that eventually went to Manila RTC Judge Ma. In 2015, he was among the nominees for the CA, but lost to fellow Makati RTC judge, Perpetua Atal-Paño. Before being assigned to the Makati RTC in February 2015, Alameda was the presiding judge of the Tuguegarao RTC Branch 5.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 22, 2018 21:22 UTC