PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd has appointed 18 new judges in Zamboanga, Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao.

The appointments are contained in a one-page transmittal letter sent to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno last February 27 but was released to the media just recently, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. said on Friday.

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