Congratulations to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, the first woman chief justice of the Philippines! I believe that her appointment is a triumph in itself for real reforms for the country — as such, it must be nurtured and sustained.
It is not because of her gender that has made me support her among the 'insider' nominees. I look more at her politics, moral values, and spirituality. (Among the 'outsider' nominees, I was rooting for Raul Pangalangan and Chel Diokno.)
Sereno will be Chief Justice for the next 18 years. Expect judicial reforms during her leadership. In the context of deep-seated structural and moral bankruptcy in the history of our judicial system, all reform efforts are (necessarily) conflict-ridden between the reactionary forces for the maintenance of existing power relations and the progressive social forces for change. Hence, Sereno's leadership must get all the principled and conscientious support that can be mustered.
Towards a truly democratic, developed, and just Philippines in 2030, Sereno's judicial reforms must be matched with political, economic, and moral reforms among our leaders and the resolute commitment of activists, social movements, civil society, and active citizens to social justice.
Indeed, "Kapag kayo'y gumagawa nang tama, darating ang gantimpala". So be it, CJ Sereno. Mabuhay po kayo! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Godspeed!
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