Artemio Panganiban
Presbitero J. Velasco Jr. | |
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Born | Artemio Villaseñor Panganiban Jr. December 7, 1937 Sampaloc, Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
Website | https://cjpanganiban.com/ |
Artemio Villaseñor Panganiban Jr. (born December 7, 1937) is a Filipino jurist. He served as the 21st
Early life and education
Panganiban was born on December 7, 1937, in Manila in a poor family. His parents were Artemio Panganiban Sr. and Patricia Villaseñor.[1] He graduated with "Honorable Mention" from the Juan Luna Elementary School in 1950. He also finished with "Honorable Mention" from the Victorino Mapa High School in 1954.
Panganiban was granted a
Professional career
Panganiban started as an Associate Lawyer and apprentice of
He taught
From 1978 to 1981, he was a consultant of the
Panganiban was the Chief legal counsel of the Liberal Party from 1987 to 1991 and was president of the Philippine Daily Inquirer from 1991 to 1992.
He was also the governor of the Management Association of the Philippines and president of the
Panganiban's 2008 occupation is: Philippine Daily Inquirer column writer; adviser, consultant and/or independent director of several business, civic, non-government and religious groups.[5]
Supreme Court
Panganiban was named as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1995. Justice Panganiban was the chairperson of the Supreme Court Third Division and the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET), as well as of seven SC committees involved mainly in judicial reforms. Described by a colleague (Justice Antonio T. Carpio) as “undoubtedly the most prolific writer of the Court, bar none” he has during the last ten years penned more than 1,000 full-length decisions and ten books plus several thousand minute resolutions disposing of controversies. These include the Cocofed case, in which the court gave the Presidential Commission on Good Government the right to vote sequestered United Coconut Planters Bank shares, which had been acquired through coco levy funds.
2001 EDSA revolution
Panganiban was also known for his controversial role in helping install then Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as president in 2001 after the downfall of Joseph Estrada.
In his book "Reforming the Judiciary," Panganiban recounted that on the morning of January 20, 2001, militants had threatened to march toward Don Chino Roces (
He also worried that the Vice President could not act because Estrada was still the legal leader. On the other hand, a coup d'état might be staged, and that could obliterate the Constitution. These led Panganiban to conclude that "the only way to avert violence, chaos and bloodshed and to save our democratic system from collapse was to have Mrs. Arroyo sworn in as Acting President."
He added: "After prayer and reflection, I summoned the courage to call up Chief Justice
When the question of Arroyo's legitimacy arose, Davide and Panganiban recused themselves from the Supreme Court proceedings. On March 2, 2001, the court voted 13–0 to uphold Arroyo's ascension to the top post. A month later, the court again voted 13–0 to deny with finality Estrada's motion for reconsideration.
Chief Justice
Justice Panganiban was named Supreme Court Chief Justice on December 20, 2005, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo after Hilario Davide Jr. retired at age 70. Other nominees by the Judicial and Bar Council included Senior Associate Justice Reynato Puno and Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing. Puno was the most senior in terms of career in the Supreme Court while Panganiban was the most senior in terms of age. Panganiban was succeeded by Puno after only two years in office in December 2007. Short-term tenures of high-ranking appointees are a distinctive feature of the Philippine political system.
Chief Justice Panganiban drew controversy for his remarks made in June 2006 regarding the 1998 decision of the Supreme Court, in which he participated, affirming the
The Philippine Bar Association, on its 116th Foundation Day Celebration on April 26, 2007, conferred upon Art, the "Award of Honor"<refname="bio-data"> citing him as
..."a principled and visionary leader by example; a prolific writer of the Supreme Court, bar none; a renaissance man and a nobly-souled and gifted jurist; a much sought-after speaker; a recipient of over 250 awards and citations from national and international entities and organizations, including several honorary doctoral degrees; an eminent lawyer, law professor, Catholic lay worker, civic leader and businessman; a scholar imbued with mental dexterity; and, an exemplary family man."
Books
As his way of reporting on his magistracy, Justice Panganiban writes one book a year. He has authored the following:
- 1994 – Love God, Serve Man
- 1997 – Justice and Faith
- 1998 – Battles in the Supreme Court
- 1999 – Leadership by Example
- 2000 – Transparency, Unanimity & Diversity
- 2001 – A Centenary of Justice
- 2002 – Reforming the Judiciary
- 2003 – The Bio Age Dawns on the Judiciary
- 2004 – Leveling the Playing Field
- 2005 – Judicial Renaissance.
- 2006 – Liberty and Prosperity (two volumes)[5]
With Due Respect
On February 12, 2007, Panganiban began writing "With Due Respect" in the Opinion section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.[11]
Personal life
Panganiban is married to Elenita Alcazar Carpio, a former associate dean and professor of the
The Asian Institute of Management per President Jikyeong Kang honored Elenita Alcazar Carpio Panganiban on February 29, 2024 by a “Dedication Ceremony” with “Commemorative Marker” of its Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, the naming of Professor Leni Panganiban Caseroom, an amphitheater-type classroom, and “Professor Leni Panganiban Scholarship.” Leni is the first AIM faculty member to be conferred these honors.[16]
On April 9, 2024, Day of Valor, the 38th Foundation of Bantayog ng mga Bayani awarded 13 honorees led by Panganiban and Rene Saguisag. The living heroes were crowned as “Haligi ng Bantayog” with handmade "Sablay" at the University of the Philippines Hotel.[17][18]
References
- ^ "Chapter 6 - Maraming Salamat Po-" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on December 24, 2023.
- ^ Inquirer.net, With Due Respect, Happy 100th birthday to UP Archived June 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Supreme Court of the Philippines, Bar Topnotchers Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Isite.ph, Personal Information
- ^ a b c d "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Panganiban, Artemio V. (2018-02-28). "Diokno, Salonga and Teehankee".
- ^ Chief Justice: SC error led to execution – INQ7.net
- ^ Gov’t urged to pay Echegaray’s kin – INQ7.net
- ^ Dilangalen urges SC: Pls correct error on Estrada, too – INQ7.net
- ^ The Manila Times Internet Edition |TOP STORIES > CJ’s views on Leo’s execution his alone Archived March 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Inquirer.net, WITH DUE RESPECT, Visionary leadership by example[permanent dead link]
- ^ Philippine Panorama, Sunday, January 31, 1999, page 11
- ^ Inquirer.net, With Due Respect, Happy 100th birthday to UP Archived June 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sobrepeña, Anna Isabel C. (September 11, 2022). "A diamond anniversary celebration among holy men". Philstar. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023.
- ^ Schacter, Mike (April 17, 2023). "My Leni Is Gone | Inquirer Opinion". VigourTimes. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023.
- ^ Panganiban, Artemio (March 4, 2024). "AIM honors my Leni". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Doyo, Ma. Ceres (April 12, 2024). "The living 'walls' of Bantayog". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Ocampo, Satur (April 12, 2024). "Bantayog ng mga Bayani honors 13 'pillars'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 14, 2024.