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Here's how the Supreme Court en banc voted on the quo warranto petition against Maria Lourdes Sereno, ousting her from the Chief Justice post, as confirmed by spokesperson Theodore Te. #SerenoOusterpic.twitter.com/p1BB42c0We
MANILA - Eight Supreme Court magistrates, most of whom appointees of presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, on Friday voted in favor of the petition seeking to nullify Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno's appointment.
Of the 8 justices who voted in favor of the petition to oust Sereno, only Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza was appointed by then-President Benigno Aquino III. Sereno earlier opposed Jardeleza's appointment to the high court.
Ousted Supreme Court Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno emerges from the Supreme Court to meet with her supporters in Manila. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
The justices who testified against Sereno during the House impeachment hearings, Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza, Noel Tijam, and Samuel Martires, also voted in favor of the ouster plea.
Sereno earlier asked for the inhibition of these magistrates but her petition was junked.
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Six justices, meanwhile, opposed the quo warranto petition, including Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio.
Below is the list of justices who voted for and against Sereno's ouster, who appointed them, and the year when they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70.
JUSTICES IN FAVOR OF SERENO OUSTER
Teresita Leonardo-De Castro Appointed on December 4, 2007 Appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2018
Diosdado Peralta Appointed on January 13, 2009 Appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2022
Andres Reyes, Jr. Appointed on August 14, 2017 Appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte Retiring in 2020
Lucas Bersamin Appointed on April 3, 2009 Appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2019
Samuel Martires Appointed on March 2, 2017 Appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte Retiring in 2019
Alexander Gesmundo Appointed on August 14, 2017 Appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte Retiring in 2027
Noel Tijam Appointed on March 8, 2017 Appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte Retiring in 2019
Francis Jardeleza Appointed on August 20, 2014 Appointed by President Benigno Aquino III Retiring in 2028
JUSTICES AGAINST SERENO OUSTER
Antonio Carpio Appointed on October 25, 2001 Appointed by President Gloria Macagapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2019
Marvic Leonen Appointed on November 21, 2012 Appointed by President Benigno Aquino III Retiring in 2033
Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa Appointed on January 22, 2016 Appointed by President Benigno Aquino III Retiring in 2030
Presbitero Velasco, Jr. Appointed on March 31, 2006 Appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2018
Estela Perlas-Bernabe Appointed on September 16, 2011 Appointed by President Benigno Aquino III Retiring in 2022
Mariano del Castillo Appointed on July 29, 2009 Appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Retiring in 2019
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