Hilario Davide Jr.
Hilario Gelbolingo Davide Jr., GCSS, (born December 20, 1935) is a former successful Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations in New York City.
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| 17th Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations | |
| In office February 24, 2007 – April 29, 2010 | |
| Nominated by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Lauro Baja, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Libran N. Cabactulan |
| 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office November 30, 1998 – December 20, 2005 | |
| Nominated by | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Andres R. Narvasa |
| Succeeded by | Artemio V. Panganiban |
| 124th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office January 24, 1991 – November 29, 1998 | |
| Nominated by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Irene R. Cortes |
| Succeeded by | Minerva Gonzaga-Reyes |
| Chairman of the Commission on Elections | |
| In office February 15, 1988 – December 7, 1989 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Ramon H. Felipe |
| Succeeded by | Haydee Yorac |
| Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission | |
| In office June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986 | |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Region VII | |
| In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
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| Born | December 20, 1935 Argao, Cebu, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Pusyon Bisaya (1978-1984) |
He was the 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and head of the Judicial Branch of government from November 1998 to December 2005. As the highest judicial officer, he presided over the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
On June 30, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III announced that Davide will head a truth commission that will investigate important issues in the country.[1]
References
- Ager, Maila (June 29, 2010). "Davide named Truth Commission chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
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