Sereno writes Duterte about her concerns on judges linked to illegal drugs 

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has written President Rodrigo Duterte about her concerns on the alleged involvement of seven judges in the illegal drug trade. 

"In response to the President's statement of August 7, where he named seven judges among others as being included in the illegal drug trade, the Chief Justice today sent President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, through the Secretary of Justice, a letter articulating her concerns over the public declaration made by the President," Supreme Court public information office chief Theodore Te said. 

But the details of the letter, which was received by Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, will only be made public once cleared with the Palace and Sereno, according to Te. 

While in Davao City visiting the wake of soldiers killed fighting communist insurgents early Sunday, Duterte read out a list of judges, mayors, congressmen, and both retired and active police officers allegedly involved in the sale of narcotics.

• Judge Mupas of Dasmariñas City, Cavite
• Judge Reyes  - Baguio City
• Judge Savilo - RTC Branch 13, Iloilo City
• Judge Casiple - Kalibo, Aklan
• Judge Rene Gonzales - MTC
• Judge Navidad - RTC, Calbayog City
• Judge Exequiel Dagala - MTC, Dapa, Siargao

Duterte acknowledged that his information could be wrong and that he would take full responsibility for it. 

The SC has yet to confirm the identities of the judges on the President's list although reports said Navidad has long been dead.

A newspaper report said Navidad was killed by unidentified assailants allegedly hired by drug syndicates on Jan. 15, 2008.  — Virgil Lopez/RSJ, GMA News