By Joann Santiago
MANILA, May 9 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III has appointed Sarah Jane T. Fernandez as Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan.
She replaced former Sandiganbayan Justice Gregory Long.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Chief Executive signed Fenandez’ appointment papers on May 5, 2015.
Relatively, Valte said several positions in the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) remained vacant, including that of the Chairperson.
Valte said vetting process for the candidates for the vacant positions was underway but declined to elaborate. (PNA)