Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo says she's ready to face the consequence, whether it may be censure or a possible drop of her ratings, just to satiate an itch and what's that? Of course, fielding her own man to the top post in the Supreme Court. The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) as well as other legal luminaries already gave their admonitions yet, Palace spokesperson Gary Olivar said Mrs. Arroyo remains insistent that she has the right to appoint the next Chief Justice. The law is very clear---no appointments for outgoing heads of state during the election period.
Why is it so important for Mrs. Arroyo to appoint her own man at the helm of the highest court of the land? Is it merely to secure her possible legal exit strategy once she divests herself of all power?
Many analysts see this as her way of influencing the forthcoming elections. Or, maybe just a way to scratch that speck of power dust still in her shoulders like scalp flakes.
The appointment of the Chief Justice affects the elections because the Office decides the pricky issue of presidential post-election controversies. Should there be an issue involving electoral protests from presidentiables, then, the Office of the Chief Justice is most crucial.
Another scenario is the no-proclamation scenario which definitely will weaken the democratic institutions of our country.
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