MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has approved the early retirement request of Associate Justice Edgardo Delos Santos, the fourth appointee of President Rodrigo Duterte to the high court to opt for early retirement.
In a resolution, the high court has approved “his (Delos Santos’) request for optional retirement effective June 30, 2021, for reasons pertaining to his current state of health.” The resolution is signed by en banc Clerk of Court Marife Lomibao-Cuevas.
Delos Santos’ early retirement has created another vacancy that should be filled up by President Rodrigo Duterte within 90 days from June 30.
Delos Santos was Duterte’s 12th appointee to the Supreme Court o…
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