(MANILA BULLETIN) Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Lopez as Supreme Court Associate Justice. “Yes,” Medialdea said ia text message when asked to confirm the latest SC appointment by the President. The appointment paper was signed by the President Monday, according to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque. Roque, in a televised briefing, said the President expects Justice Lopez will ensure “judicial independence and rule of law” as well as continue the reforms in the court process. Lopez, a graduate of University of the Philippines, was appointed to the CA back in 2012. He previously served as council of Manila from 2001 to 2006 and chief city prosecutor in 2006.