Marcos Jr. names Berberabe new solicitor general

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Darlene Berberabe as the new solicitor general, succeeding Menardo Guevarra.

Berberabe, who previously led the Pag-IBIG Fund during the Aquino administration and served as UP College of Law dean, took her oath before the President.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez stated that Berberabe is a highly qualified lawyer ready to defend the government in high-stakes cases and complex constitutional issues.

Romualdez expressed confidence in Berberabe's legal expertise, leadership, and integrity, calling her the right choice to serve as the Republic's chief legal defender.

Berberabe's academic background includes graduating summa cum laude and class valedictorian with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from UP, and later earning her law degree as class salutatorian.

Her appointment comes amid scrutiny of the OSG's role concerning the Philippines' engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC).