Malacañang denies De Castro named Chief Justice as 'reward'

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MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque denied newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Teresita de Castro got the post as a "reward" from President Rodrigo Duterte.

In a message sent to media on Sunday, August 26, Roque said: "Wala pong saysay 'yan (That's baseless). PRRD (President Rodrigo Roa Duterte) upheld ... via PK