Lacierda: SC chief ‘petty, paranoid’ By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/12/2011

Lacierda: SC chief ‘petty, paranoid’

By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/12/2011

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda yesterday implied that Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona is being perceived by the Filipinos as “petty and paranoid” over claims that there are “politicians forcing the justices to play their game,” while subverting democratic processes, and bringing down the institution of the SC.

Lacierda put yet another spin on the remarks of the SC chief, challenging the SC chief to be specific on his allegations of a “concerted effort” from the presidential allies to bring the high tribunal down, otherwise he will be perceived as petty and paranoid.

Lacierda denied outright that the executive branch is involving itself in the alleged moves to “destroy the reputation of the Supreme Court” in connection with the plans of Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas to impeach some high court justices who voted for the issuance of a status quo ante (SQA) order that stalled the House committee on justice’s impeachment proceedings against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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