President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg as the body's new presiding justice, replacing Amparo Cabotaje-Tang who retired last November. The appointment was confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed Econg's promotion late Wednesday, Jan. 8. A copy of her appointment paper showed that it was signed on Jan. 7.
President Marcos has appointed Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg as the body's new presiding justice, replacing Amparo Cabotaje-Tang who retired in November last year.Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed Econg's promotion late Wednesday, Jan. 8. A copy of her appointment paper showed that it was signed on Jan. 7.
Econg was first appointed to the Sandiganbayan in January 2016 where she chaired the body's Second Division. The Sandiganbayan is a special appellate collegial court handling criminal and civil cases involving graft, corrupt practices, and other offenses committed by public officers and employees.The new Sandiganbayan presiding justice is a law graduate of the University of San Carlos in Cebu.
Econg has held various judicial roles, including presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 9 in Cebu City from 2004 to 2010.
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