Malacañang has denied speculation that the Supreme Court ruling involving former First Lady Imelda Marcos could influence President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s selection of the next chief justice.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the claims had no factual basis.
Castro said linking the ruling to the president’s future appointment would demonstrate a lack of respect for the Supreme Court and the independence of its justices.
She emphasized that Supreme Court justices were appointed through a formal process and had sufficient knowledge and experience in law and evidence evaluation.
Among those being considered as possible successors to the chief justice post are Associate Justices Hernando, Inting and Zalameda, who are members of the Supreme Court’s First Division that ruled on the case.
Castro also said the administration respects any decision issued by the Supreme Court, consistent with the principle of separation of powers.
