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Santos resolution backs Manglona’s re-nomination
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Posted on Apr 29 2021
Ramona V. Manglona
Sen. Teresita A. Santos (Ind-Rota) filed yesterday a resolution expressing strong support for the re-nomination of U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona, whose 10-year term is expiring this July 28.
Santos stated in the resolution that Manglona’s continued dedication and commitment in upholding the U.S. Constitution and the highest standards of legal competence and ethical conduct in the rule of law has made her eminently qualified to serve another term as chief judge of the District Court.
The senator said Manglona “embodies all the characteristics of a true dignitary such as intelligence, humility, and commitment, with a vision that made it possible for her to make an immeasurable difference in the lives of our communities in the CNMI.”
Rep. Angel A. Demapan (R-Saipan) recently introduced House Resolution 22-8 that encourages Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and CNMI Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) to submit to President Joseph Biden their recommendation for the re-nomination of Manglona and to recognize her for her distinguished career.
In the resolution supported by several lawmakers, Demapan said this legislative body is proud to express its support for Manglona’s re-nomination.
Manglona became the first person from the CNMI to be appointed to a federal judge court in 2011.
Then-governor Benigno R. Fitial recommended Manglona to President Barack Obama for nomination as chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the NMI.
In January 2011, then-president Obama nominated Manglona. The U.S. Senate confirmed her on July 27, 2011. She became chief judge on July 30, 2011.
Prior to her appointment, Manglona was a Superior Court associate judge. In 2002 she became the attorney general for the CNMI.
Torres recently disclosed that he will re-nominate Manglona and that he has no qualms supporting her re-nomination. He said he already asked his lawyer to work on that letter of support.
