CJ pleads for unity in freedom day speech
06/13/2010 Embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona appealed for unity among Filipinos during his Independence Day celebration speech yesterday at the historic General Emilio F. Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite making broad references to his current ordeal of being rejected by President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Aquino had made public his desire that Corona, an appointee of outbound President Arroyo, give way to another member of the Supreme Court as Chief Justice to be chosen by Aquino. In his speech, Corona said if the Filipino nation will be united, everyone will be able to help the government solve whatever crisis is facing the country. He also stressed that the Constitution should be used for protecting the right of every Filipino citizen. Corona, who was appointed Chief Justice by Arroyo last May 17, was assigned to also lead the traditional wreath-laying ceremonies at the tomb of General Aguinaldo. Corona added the judiciary will not remain dormant in his watch and vowed to continue the reforms instituted by his predecessor, retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno. “We shall not have a dormant judiciary in my watch. To be sure, a strong, competent, incorruptible and independent judiciary is the protector of our rights and liberties, and without doubt, the last bulwark of democracy,” the newly appointed SC chief said. Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100613hed2.html |
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