Maria Lourdes Sereno becomes the first female Philippine Chief Justice

August 28, 2012



Last Saturday, was appointed as   Supreme Court in the, becoming the first woman to hold the post. She replaced, who was last May.

Philippine President formally appointed the 52-year-old Sereno Saturday morning. With the post having a retirement age of 70, it is expected to see her serve one of the longest terms for the office.

Like the President, Sereno is also a graduate of. She continued her studies in and.

Born on July 2, 1960 in, Sereno previously served as a legal consultant for the , the , the , and the Policy Center. She had taught at the for nineteen years