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Enrique Fernando, Filipino lawyer and jurist, 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (born 1915)

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Enrique Fernando

Chief Justice of the Philippines from 1979 to 1985

Enrique Fausto Medina Fernando Sr. was the 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. A noted constitutionalist and law professor, he served in the Supreme Court for 18 years, including 6 years as Chief Justice.
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Chief Justice of the Philippines

Highest judicial officer

The Chief Justice is the title of the person who presides over the Supreme Court of the Philippines and who is the highest judicial officer of the government. As of April 5, 2021, the position is currently held by Alexander Gesmundo, who was appointed by then president Rodrigo…
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