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SC pays tribute to retiring associate justice
The Supreme Court honored Associate Justice Mario Lopez upon his retirement after decades of service.
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo presented Justice Lopez with a plaque of recognition for his lifelong commitment to justice.
Justice Lopez, hailing from Balaoan, La Union, initially dreamed of becoming a doctor but pursued law at San Beda College, graduating with honors.
He passed the Bar in 1980 and began his legal career in 1981 at the Supreme Court.
He was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2006 and joined the Supreme Court in 2019 as its 185th Associate Justice.
Chief Justice Gesmundo commended Justice Lopez for his quiet confidence, mentorship, and advocacy for fairness, wellness, and innovation within the judiciary.
Gesmundo also highlighted Lopez's support for the Supreme Court's Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 and his leadership in judicial health and mental wellness programs.
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