National lawyers’ group appeals SC ruling ousting Sereno via quo warranto

THE Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has filed a motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court on its decision to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto, saying that removing her in this manner is as good as destroying the rule of law.

“The Integrated Bar of the Philippines, through its Board of Governors, filed a motion for reconsideration of the Supreme Court decision in Republic vs Sereno today. With due respect to the High Court, we maintain that its ruling in Republic vs Sereno was narrowly drawn. It shows the use of the law to pursue a desired result, that is, the ouster of the Chief Justice,” the IBP said in a statement signed by IBP President Abdiel Fajardo.