Carolina Griño-Aquino
The Honorable Carolina Griño-Aquino | |
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| Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeals of the Philippines | |
| In office January 31, 1987 – April 19, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar R. Victoriano |
| Succeeded by | Oscar R. Victoriano |
| 121th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office February 2, 1988 – October 22, 1993 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Claudio Teehankee |
| Succeeded by | Leo D. Medialdea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1923 Leganes, Iloilo |
| Died | December 24, 2012 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Judge, Lawyer |
Carolina Griño-Aquino (October 22, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was a
Associate Justice from February 2, 1988, until October 22, 1993.[1] Griño-Aquino was the fourth woman after Associate Justices Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera and Irene Cortes.[1]
Early life and education
She was born on October 22, 1923, in the town of
Bar Exams with a score of 92.02 percent.[1]
Later years
Following her retirement from the Supreme Court in 1993, Griño-Aquino became the first Chairperson of the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee.GSIS-Meralco bribery case in 2008, and the investigation of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines elections in 2009.[1]
Personal life
Her husband, former
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Ramon Aquino, served on the Court from 1985 to 1986.[1]
Death
Carolina Griño-Aquino died from a long illness on December 24, 2012, at the age of 89.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Sun.Star. 2012-12-24. Archived from the originalon 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-01-06.