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The Chief Justice of the Philippines (Filipino: Punong Mahistrado ng Pilipinas) presides over the Supreme Court and is the highest judicial officer of the government of the Philippines. As of April 5, 2021, the position is currently held by Alexander Gesmundo , who was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte following the early retirement of his ...
3.19 Incumbent Supreme Court Justices During the Chief Justiceship of Artemio V. Panganiban, Jr. (2005–2006) 3.20 Incumbent Supreme Court Justices During the Chief Justiceship of Reynato S. Puno (2006–2010)
Alexander Gahon Gesmundo (born November 6, 1956) is serving as the chief justice of the Philippines since April 5, 2021. He replaced Diosdado Peralta, who retired early on March 27, 2021. [1] He previously served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 2017 to 2021.
Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen is a public speaker on Philippine law and related causes and is often invited to give motivational speeches at public and academic events such as graduations and oath-takings. His popular talks include his 2013 TEDxDiliman talk, [33] where he discusses why lawyers matter:
Maria Lourdes "Meilou" Aranal-Sereno (Tagalog: [sɛˈrɛnɔ]; born Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal; July 2, 1960) is a Filipina lawyer and judge who served as de facto chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines [3] from 2012 until 2018.
According to Justice J.B.L. Reyes, during the deliberations of the People v. Hernandez rebellion case, Justice Sabino Padilla (who is the brother of the solicitor general arguing for the government) openly accused Chief Justice Paras of being prejudiced against the government and asking biased questions during the oral argument. Riled, Parás ...
Pages in category "Chief justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Roberto Reyes Concepcion (June 7, 1903 – May 3, 1987) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from June 17, 1966 until April 18, 1973. He is remembered in the history of the Philippine Supreme Court for protecting the independence of court, and for having fought decisions which would have legitimized the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos.