Ramon Aquino

Ramon C. Aquino (August 31, 1917 – March 31, 1993) was the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.


Ramon C. Aquino
15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
November 20, 1985  March 6, 1987
Appointed byFerdinand E. Marcos
Preceded byFelix Makasiar
Succeeded byClaudio Teehankee
90th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
October 29, 1973  November 19, 1985
Appointed byFerdinand E. Marcos
Preceded byNewly created seat
Succeeded byPedro Yap
Personal details
Born(1917-08-31)August 31, 1917
Lemery, Batangas, Philippine Islands
DiedMarch 31, 1993(1993-03-31) (aged 75)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Spouse(s)Carolina Griño
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines

He was appointed on November 20, 1985, the last Chief Justice appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos.

Personal life

Aquino was born on August 31, 1917, in Lemery, Batangas. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines in 1939 and placed sixth in the 1939 bar exam, with a grade of 89.1%.

He was the husband of Carolina Griño-Aquino, who is also a Bar topnotcher, and who would be later appointed as associate justice during the Aquino administration in 1988.[1] Grino-Aquino served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from February 2, 1988 until her retirement on October 22, 1993.[1]

He was a law professor and author of several books in civil, criminal and commercial laws. He held several government positions before being appointed as Associate Justice to the Philippine Supreme Court on October 29, 1973.

He resigned on March 6, 1987, following the request of the new Aquino government.

Role

A classmate of President Marcos, he would put 'no part' in the decisions involving the government.

References

  1. "SC Justice Carolina Griño-Aquino passes away". Sun.Star. 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  • Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). "Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court". Rex Book Store, Manila
Preceded by
Felix Makasiar
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
1985 1987
Succeeded by
Claudio Teehankee, Sr.
Preceded by
Newly created seat
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
19731985
Succeeded by
Pedro Yap
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