Lucas Bersamin
Chief Justice of the Philippines from 2018 to 2019
Lucas Purugganan Bersamin (born October 19, 1949) is a Filipino politician. He was the 25th Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, the highest court in the Philippines.[1]
Lucas P. Bersamin | |
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| 25th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office November 28, 2018 – October 18, 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Teresita de Castro |
| Succeeded by | Diosdado Peralta |
| 163rd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office April 3, 2009 – November 28, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Adolfo Azcuna |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1949 Bangued, Abra, Philippines |
| Education | University of the Philippines (BA) University of the East (JD) |
| Affiliation | Scintilla Juris Fraternity |
He was named by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the High Court as an Associate Justice on April 2, 2009. He was a member of the Court of Appeals. [2]
References
change- ↑ "Metro News Today: Bersamin Is The New Chief Justice". League Online News. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Arroyo appoints CA Justice Bersamin to High Court". GMANews.TV. 2009-04-02. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
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