Lucas Bersamin - Doing Justice
Food for thought in April-May Asian Dragon
Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin would rather be judged on his work than on people’s perceptions
The 25th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Lucas Bersamin, was appointed at a time of unusual political polarization. While it is hard to say that an organized political opposition exists, some elements did criticize his appointment, accusing Bersamin of being beholden to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, during whose term he was appointed twice.
Some critics have also said that he tends to rule in favor of the government. Bersamin himself shrugs off these criticisms, saying that people should read his decisions and judge him based on those, rather than on rumor and hearsay. Asian Dragon thought it would be interesting to meet him and get to know him in the context of his career, which has been distinguished. Politics aside, this is a man who has risen through the ranks of the justice system, starting as a provincial lawyer. It is hard to argue that he lacks the qualifications and experience to be in the highest seat of the judiciary.
Asian Dragon thought it would be interesting to meet him and get to know him in the context of his career, which has been distinguished. Politics aside, this is a man who has risen through the ranks of the justice system, starting as a provincial lawyer. It is hard to argue that he lacks the qualifications and experience to be in the highest seat of the judiciary. The magazine tells his journey along with the inspiring stories of Clark pioneer Bong Alvaro, the National Museum of Natural History’s architect Dominic Galicia, Architect Rebecca Plaza, Palacio de Memoria’s Camille Lhuillier, Kayne Litonjua of Marquina Shoemaker, and many more.
All these and more of business, lifestyle, fashion and food are in Asian Dragon's April-May issue, now available at leading bookstores nationwide.
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