Former UP Law dean elected to International Criminal Court

(Updated 5:02 p.m.) Raul Pangalangan, former dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law, was elected to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday.

According to a Tweet by the Coalition for the ICC (CICC), Pangalangan was elected as judge with 59 votes to 25 during the resumed 13th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP).













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Dr. Raul Pangalangan of elected as judge with 59 votes to 25 at resumed session of ASP13
12:45 AM - 25 Jun 2015

He was nominated alongside Ibrahim Ajazy, former Minister of Justice in Jordan and current dean for University of Jordan Law.

The Philippine Mission of the United Nations announced Pangalangan's appointment on Thursday and congratulated Team Philippines "for a job well done."

CICC convenor William Pace said Pangalangan's election was crucial for the ICC as it "gives the Asia-Pacific region a full representation in the Court's chambers."

"Dr. Pangalangan’s election gives the ICC a full bench of judges, which is crucial to the proper and efficient functioning of the Court as it handles an increasing caseload," he said.

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Pangalangan filled the position vacated by Senator Miriam Defensor, who stepped down from the post in June 2014 due to health issues. His term of office will end on March 10, 2021.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dean Raul Pangalangan, my former student at the University of the Philippines College of Law, for his election as judge to the International Criminal Court," Santiago said in a statement.

"May he continue to make the nation proud by practicing law in the grand manner," she added.

The Philippine government nominated Pangalangan for his expertise in international and constitutional laws and various work relevant to the ICC.

Sereno, Leonen laud Pangalanan's election to ICC

Meanwhile, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Associate Justice Marvic Leonen on Thursday both expressed their delight over Pangalanan's election to the ICC.

In a statement, Sereno, herself a former member of the UP law faculty, said Pangalangan's election was a "most welcome development."

"It augurs well for the future: Filipino achievement and leadership in the field of law is being recognized by the international community," said Sereno, adding that she wishes Pangalanan success in his six-year term as ICC judge.

Leonen, also a former UP law dean, said Pangalangan's election was well-deserved and would do the Philippines proud. "He will continue to show the world the quality of our magistrates and lawyers," he said. —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News

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