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Abad, Roberto A. Manila Ateneo Aug. 7, 2009 May 22, 2014 Macapagal-Arroyo
Abad Santos, Jose as Chief JusticePampangaNWU,GWU June 18, 1932; as Chief Justice, Dec. 1941QuezonExecuted by Japanese Imperial Army while in service, May 2, 1942
Abad Santos, VicentePampangaUP, HarvardJan. 17, 1979July 11, 1986Apr. 3, 1986 Marcos/Aquino Dec. 30, 1993
Alampay, NestorManilaUPJan. 24. 1985March 17, 1987Apr. 16, 1986Marcos/Aquino Dec. 2, 1995
Angeles, EugenioBulacanUPJune 30, 1967Nov. 2, 1968MarcosNov. 4, 1977
Antonio, Felix Q.Laoag CityUPJune 1, 1972May 18, 1980MarcosAug. 4, 1991
Aquino, Carolina C. Griño Manila SA, UP Feb. 2 1988 Oct. 22, 1993 Aquino
Aquino, Ramon Q. as Chief JusticeBatangasUP Oct. 29, 1973; as Chief Justice, Nov. 20, 1985March 6, 1986MarcosMarch 31, 1993
Araullo, Manuel as Chief JusticeBatangasUST Dec.16, 1913; as Chief Justice, Nov. 1, 1921WilsonIn service July 26, 1924
Arellano, Cayetano as Chief JusticeBataanUSTJune 15, 1901 Apr. 12, 1920Mc KinleyDec. 23, 1920
Avanceña, Ramon as Chief JusticeIloiloUST Oct. 31, 1917; as Chief Justice, Apr. 1, 19251941WilsonJune 12, 1957
Azcuna, Rodolfo S. Zamboanga del Norte Ateneo, Salzburg University Oct. 17, 2002/Oath Oct. 24, 2002 Feb. 15, 2009 Macapagal/Arroyo
Barredo, Antonio P.ManilaUPDec. 17, 1968Oct. 1, 1982MarcosNov. 5, 1996
Barrera, Jesus G.TarlacUP, USTJune 5, 1959Dec. 18, 1966GarciaAug. 15, 1968
Bautista, Felix AngeloBulacanUPOct. 20, 1950May 20, 1956QuirinoApr.l 12, 1990
Bellosillo, Josue N.Roxas CityUPMarch 3, 1992Nov. 13, 2003C. Aquino
Bengzon, Cesar as Chief JusticePangasinanUP Sept. 15, 1945; as Chief Justice, Apr. 28, 1961May 29, 1966OsmeñaSept. 3, 1992
Bengzon, Jose P.PangasinanUPSept. 12, 1964May 5, 1968MacapagalFeb. 24, 1990
Bersamin, Lucas P. Abra UE Apr. 1, 2009/Oath Apr. 2, 2009, as Chief Justice November 28, 2018 Macapagal-Arroyo, as Chief Justice - Rodrigo Roa Duterte
Bidin, Abdulwahid A.Tawi-TawiUPJan. 12, 1987May. 7, 1995AquinoFeb. 2, 1999
Bocobo, Jorge C.TarlacIndianaFeb. 5, 1942 1944ImperialJuly 23, 1965
Brion, Arturo B. Manila Ateneo, Osgoode Hall Law School March 17, 2008 Dec. 29, 2016 Macapagal-Arroyo
Briones, Manuel C.Cebu CityEDSept. 15, 1945May 24, 1949OsmeñaSept. 30, 1957
Buena, Arturo B.E. SamarUSTJan. 5, 1999March 25, 2002Estrada
Butte, George C.San FranciscoTexasJuly 1, 1932Feb. 1, 1936Hoover Jan. 18, 1940
Callejo, Romeo Sr. J. Ilocos Sur San Beda, University of Texas Aug. 26, 2002 Apr. 27, 2007 Macapagal-Arroyo
Campos, Jose Jr. C.CaviteUP, YaleSept. 3, 1992Apr. 8, 1993RamosJan. 4, 2005
Capistrano, FranciscoCagayan De OroUPSept. 16, 1968Oct. 6, 1969MarcosApr. 29, 1980
Carpio, Antonio T. Davao UP Oct. 22, 2001/Oath Oct. 26, 2001 Macapagal-Arroyo
Carson, Adam C.IrelandVirginiaNov. 16, 1904Nov. 30, 1920T. Roosevelt May 23, 1941
Castro, Fred Ruiz as Chief JusticeIlocos NorteUP May 29, 1966; as Chief Justice, Jan. 5, 1976MarcosIn service Apr. 19, 1979
Conception, Hermogenes Jr.CabanatuanUPApr. 18, 1975Apr. 16, 1986Marcos
Concepcion, PedroManilaUSTOct. 31, 19361940QuezonMay 12, 1941
Concepcion, Roberto as Chief JusticeManilaUST Feb. 9, 1954; as Chief Justice, June 17, 1966Apr. 18, 1973MarcosApr.l 3, 1987
Cooper, Joseph F.June 17, 1901Oct. 17, 1904McKinley
Corona, Renato C. as Chief Justice Batangas Ateneo, Harvard, UST Apr. 9, 2002; as Chief Justice, May 17, 2010 May 29, 2012 Macapagal-Arroyo
Cortes, Irene R.Legaspi CityUP, MichiganFeb. 1, 1987Oct. 20, 1990AquinoOct. 28, 1996
Cruz, Isagani A.ManilaMLQUApr. 16, 1986Oct. 11, 1994Aquino
Cuevas, Serafin R.CaviteUPJune 1, 1984Apr. 16, 1986Marcos
David, Jose GPampangaED, USTAug. 28, 1959Jan. 29, 1961Garcia1977
Davide Jr., Hilario G. as Chief JusticeArgao, CebuUP Jan. 24, 1991; as Chief Justice, Nov. 30, 1998Dec. 20, 2005Estrada
De Castro, Pacifico P.Ilocos SurPLSJan. 17, 1979May 31, 1984MarcosMay 22, 2000
De Castro, Teresita Leonardo Manila UP Dec. 1, 2007/Oath Dec. 4, 2007, as Chief Justice August 25, 2018 October 10, 2018 Macapagal-Arroyo, as Chief Justice - Rodrigo Roa Duterte
De Joya, Mariano H.BatangasIndianaJune 6, 1945June 25, 1946OsmeñaJuly 5, 1964
De La Fuente, Buenaventura S.Manila UP, NDCFeb. 28, 1984March 6, 1986Marcos
Del Castillo, Mariano C. Zamboanga del Norte Ateneo July 28, 2009/Oath Aug. 6, 2009 Macapagal-Arroyo
De Leon, DionisioLa UnionUPApr. 28, 1961Apr. 8, 1962GarciaMarch 19, 1963
De Leon, Sabino Jr. R.BataanAteneoOct. 12, 1999June 7, 2002EstradaJune 16, 2003
Diaz, AnacletoLa UnionEDNov. 20, 19331941F. D. Roosevelt Shot by during Japanes Invasion Dec. 19, 1941
Diokno, RamonBatangasLDMFeb. 10, 1954MagsaysayIn service Apr. 21, 1954
Dizon, Arsenio P.TarlacUPJuly 26, 1960Oct. 5, 1971GarciaAug. 4, 1990
Elliott, Charles B.OhioIowaJune 3, 1909Feb. 13, 1910TaftSept. 1935
Endencia, Pastor M.TayabasUSTDec. 20, 1955July 26, 1960MagsaysayJuly 22, 1981
Ericta, VicenteIlocos NorteUPNov. 20, 1981May 11, 1982Marcos Feb. 18, 2007
Escolin, VenicioPasay CityMLQUNov. 20, 1981Apr. 15, 1986Marcos March, 29. 2008
Esguerra, Salvador V.Ilocos SurUPJune 1, 1972June 19, 1976MarcosFeb. 12, 1979
Espiritu, Jose A.PampangaUPJune 6, 1945Aug. 15, 1945OsmeñaMay 30, 1982
Feliciano, FlorentinoManilaUP, YaleAug. 8, 1986Dec. 13, 1995Aquino
Felix, AlfonsoManilaBar MemberJuly 24, 1956Sept. 17, 1958MagsaysayOct. 7, 1968
Feria, Felicisimo R.IloiloUSTJune 6, 1945Aug. 6, 1953OsmeñaJune 2, 1957
Feria, Jose Y.Pasay CityUSTApr. 7, 1986Jan. 11, 1987Aquino May 8, 2008
Fernan, Marcelo B. as Chief JusticeCebu CityUP, HarvardApr. 9, 1986 Dec. 7, 1991Aquino July 11, 1999
Fernandez, Estanislao A.LagunaUPOct. 29, 1973March 28, 1975MarcosJuly 28, 1982
Fernandez, Ramon C.AlbayUPMay 27, 1977May 11, 1982MarcosMarch 25, 1997
Fernando, Enrique M. as Chief JusticeManilaUP, Yale June 30, 1967; as Chief Justice, July 2, 1979July 25, 1985MarcosOct. 13, 2004
Fisher, Frederich CharlesEngland Grammar SchoolNov. 17, 1917Nov. 16, 1918Wilson
Francisco, Ricardo J.ManilaAteneo, FLSJan. 5 1995Feb. 13, 1998RamosDec. 14, 2001
Gancayco, Emilio A.BataanUPJan. 12, 1987Aug. 20, 1991Aquino July 28, 2009
Garcia, Cancio C. Batangas UP, UST Oct. 6, 2004/Oath Oct. 15, 2004 Oct. 27, 2007 Macapagal-Arroyo
Generoso, JoseManilaTemporarily designated May 11, 1942Imperial Command
Goddard, Leonard S.IndianaNot law gradJan. 9, 1934Jan. 29, 1936F.D. Roosevelt
Guerrero, Juvenal K.Banawe, IfugaoUPMay 11, 1977 Nov. 4, 1984Marcos Dec. 7, 1988
Guitierrez, Angeline Sandoval Batangas UST Dec. 22, 2000/Oath Dec. 27, 2002 Jan. 3, 2009 Estrada
Guitierrez, Hugo Jr. E.PampangaUP, MichiganMay 14, 1982March 31, 1993Apr. 16, 1985Marcos/Aquino
Hermosisima, Regino Jr. C.CebuUVJuly 5, 1995/Oath July 18, 1995Oct. 17, 1997Ramos
Herrera, Ameurfina M.CabanatuanUPJan. 17, 1979May 10, 1991Apr. 16, 1986Marcos
Hilado, Emilio Y.Negros Occ.UPJune 6, 1945May 31, 1948OsmeñaOct. 25, 1967
Hontiveros, JoseCapizUSTJune 25, 1946Oct. 16, 1947RoxasMay 21, 1954
Horrilleno, AntonioIloiloED, UST 19401945QuezonSept. 5, 1964
Hull, John A.IowaIowaJune 1, 1932Feb. 1, 1936Hoover
Imperial, Carlos A.AlbayED, USTJune 22, 1932HooverIn service May 20, 1941
Jaranilla, DelfinIloiloGeoJune 6, 1945June 6, 1946OsmeñaJune 4, 1980
Johns, Charles A.MissouriWilliameteOct. 7, 1921HardingIn service Jan. 11, 1932
Johnson, FinleyOhioMichiganOct. 3, 1903Apr. 1, 1933T. RooseveltAug. 1, 1933
Jugo, FernandoNegros Occ.UPOct. 20, 1950QuirinoIn service June 3, 1956
Kapunan, Santiago M.Roxas CityUPJan. 5, 1994Aug. 9, 2002Ramos
Labrador, AlejoZambalesUPApr. 22, 1952July 17, 1946QuirinoNov. 28, 1972
Ladd, FletcherN. HampshireHarvardJune 17, 1901July 13, 1903McKinleyDec. 12, 1903
Laurel, Jose P. Acting Chief JusticeBatangasUP, ED, Yale, USTFeb. 29, 1936/ Dec. 19411942QuezonNov. 6, 1959
Makalintal, Querube as Chief JusticeBatangasUP May 23, 1962; as Chief Justice, Oct. 21, 1973Dec. 22, 1975D. MacapagalNov. 9, 2002
Makasiar, Felix V. as Chief JusticeNegros OrientalUP, UST Aug. 2, 1970; as Chief Justice, July 25, 1985 Nov. 19, 1985MarcosFeb. 19, 1992
Malcolm, George A.MichiganMichiganJuly 9, 1917—-Feb. 1, 1936WilsonMay 16, 1961
Mapa, Victorino as Chief JusticeCapizUST June 17, 1901; as Chief Justice, Apr. 23, 1920 Oct. 30, 1913 Oct. 21, 1921McKinleyApr. 12, 1927
Martin, Ruperto G.ManilaUMApr. 18, 1975Jan. 10, 1978MarcosJune 1, 1997
Martinez, Alicia Austria Manila U.P. National Defense College Apr. 9, 2002 Apr. 30, 2009 Macapagal-Arroyo
Martinez, Antonio H.San Beda, MichiganNov. 10, 1997 Oath/Nov. 17, 1997Feb. 2, 1999Ramos March 16, 2007
McDonough, John T.IrelandColumbia, St. JohnsFeb. 18, 1903May 1, 1904T. Roosevelt
Medialdea, Leo D.DavaoAteneoApr. 26, 1988/Oath May 2, 1988AquinoIn service Nov. 7, 1992
Melo, Jose A.R.PampangaMLQU, USTAug.10, 1992May 30, 2002Ramos
Mendoza, Jose C. Batangas San Beda Jan. 6, 2010 August 13, 2017     Macapagal-Arroyo
Mendoza, Vicente V.PampangaUP, Yale, Harvard, NJCJune 7, 1994Apr. 5, 2003Ramos
Moir, Percy M.VirginiaNov. 25, 1918Nov. 30, 1920Wilson
Montemayor, MarcelinoPangasinan UP, HarvardAug. 21, 1948July 27, 1960QuirinoDec. 19, 1982
Morales, Conchita Carpio Ilocos Norte UP Aug. 26, 2002 June 19, 2011 Macapagal-Arroyo
Moran, Manuel V. as Chief JusticePangasinanED Dec. 12, 1938; as Chief Justice, July 9, 1945March 20, 1951QuezonAug. 23, 1961
Moreland ShermanAlbanyFeb. 1, 1909Apr. 23, 1917Taft
Nachura, Antonio Eduardo B. Samar San Beda Jan. 22, 2007/Oath Feb. 7, 2007 June 13, 2011 Macapagal-Arroyo
Narvasa, Andres R. as Chief JusticeManilaUST Apr. 10, 1986; as Chief Justice Dec. 8, 1991Nov.30, 1998Aquino
Natividad, FelipeRizal UPApr. 8, 1962Sept. 20, 1962D. MacapagalSept. 19, 1965
Nazario, Minita V. Chico Bulacan UP Feb. 10, 2004/Oath Feb. 14, 2004 Dec. 4, 2009 Macapag/Arroyo
Nocon, Rodolfo A.CaviteUP, PLSDec. 2, 1991March 14, 1994AquinoMay 12, 2000
Ostrand, James A.NorwayMinnesotaSept. 7, 1921June 30, 1933HardingApr. 15, 1937
Ozaeta, RomanBatangasPLS June 24, 1941; Sept. 19, 1948 May 28, 1946; Feb. 28, 1950QuezonMay 1, 1972
Pablo, Guillermo F.ZambalesED, EL, EJJune 6, 1945June 4, 1955OsmeñaAug. 2, 1992
Padilla, Sabino B.ManilaUP, UST, ColumbiaJune 25, 1946Aug. 21, 1964June 30, 1949To become Sec. Justice Sept. 19, 1948RoxasJune 15, 1964
Padilla, Teodoro R.ManilaUP, HarvardJan. 12, 1987Aug. 22, 1997Aquino Sept. 18, 1999
Palma, Cecilia Muñoz Batangas UP, UM, Yale Oct. 29, 1973 Nov. 22, 1978 Marcos Jan. 2, 2006
Panganiban, Artemio V. as Chief Justice Manila FEU Oct. 10, 1995; as Chief Justice, Dec. 20, 2005 Dec. 6, 2006 Ramos
Paras, Edgardo L.Manila Ateneo, UM, USTApr. 16, 1986July 4, 1992AquinoSept. 3, 1994
Paras, Ricardo as Chief JusticeMarinduqueUP Dec. 28, 1941; as Chief Justice, Apr. 2, 1951Feb. 17, 1961QuezonOct. 10, 1984
Pardo, Bernardo P.ManilaUSTSept. 30, 1998 Oath Oct. 6, 1998Feb. 11, 2002Estrada
Paredes, Jose Ma.AbraUP, USTAug. 18, 1960Aug. 15, 1965GarciaOct. 15, 1977
Patajo, Lino M.PangasinanUPJuly 31, 1985Apr. 16, 1986Marcos Apr. 2010
Peralta, Diosdado M. Ilocos Norte UST Jan. 13, 2009/Oath Jan. 16, 2009 Macapagal-Arroyo
Perez, Jose P. Batangas UP Dec. 21, 2009/Oath Dec. 26, 2009 Dec. 14, 2016 Macapagal-Arroyo
Perfecto, GregorioIloiloUSTJune 6, 1945OsmeñaIn Service Aug. 17, 1949
Plana, Efren I.San Juan RizalUP, HarvardNov. 20, 1981Apr. 16, 1986Marcos
Puno, Reynato S. as Chief Justice Manila UP, Southern Methodism University, UCLA, University of Illinois July 6, 1993; as Chief Justice, Dec. 7, 2006 May 17, 2010 Ramos
Purisima, Fidel P.Ilocos SurFEUJan. 19, 1998/Oath Jan. 20, 1998Oct. 26, 2001Ramos
Quaison, Camilo D.Pampanga UP, Southern Leagal CenterFeb. 1, 1993July 17, 1995Ramos
Quisumbing, Leonardo A. Masbate UP, Cornell Jan. 20, 1998 Dec. 5, 2009 Ramos
Recto, Claro M.QuezonUSTJuly 3, 1935Nov. 1, 1936F.D. RooseveltOct. 2, 1960
Regala, RobertoPampangaUP, Yale, UC, Oxford, Sorbourne, San BedaMay 23, 1962Dec. 22, 1975D. MacapagalJune 23, 1979
Regalado, Florenz D.IloiloSan Beda, MichiganJuly 29, 1988Oct. 13, 1998Aquino
Relova, LorenzoLagunaAteneoMay 14, 1982Jan. 19, 1986—-Marcos
Reyes, AlejandroRizalUP, CornellAug. 6, 1948June 3, 1959QuirinoDec. 12, 1970
Reyes, Minerva Gonzaga Laguna UP Jan. 5, 1999 Sept. 25, 2001 Estrada
Reyes, Jose B.L. Manila UP, UST, UC Madrid Aug. 16, 2011 July 6, 2017 Magsaysay Dec. 7, 1994
Reyes, Ruben T. Bulacan MLQU, North Western University July 15, 2007/Oath Aug. 2, 2007 Dec. 18, 2009 Macapagal-Arroyo
Romero, Flerida Ruth P.ManilaUP, IndianaOct. 21, 1991Aug. 1, 1999Aquino
Romualdez, NorbertoLeyteUSTNov. 1, 1921Apr. 1, 1932HardingNov. 4, 1941
Sanchez, Conrado V.BatangasPLS, USTMay 29, 1966Feb. 19, 1970MarcosAug. 22, 1983
Santiago, Consuelo Ynares Binangonan, Rizal UP Apr. 6, 1999 Oct. 4, 2009 Estrada
Santos, Guillermo S.BulacanUP, UST, Air Univ.May 27, 1977Jan. 23, 1980MarcosMay 8, 1991
Sarmiento, Abraham F.Ilocos SurUP, New YorkJan. 26, 1987Oct. 8, 1991 C. Aquino Oct. 4, 2010
Smith, James FrancisCaliforniaHastingsJune 17, 1901(No record)McKinley
Street, Thomas A.AlabamaAlabamaJune 13, 1917June 1, 1935WilsonMarch 17, 1936
Teehankee, Claudio as Chief JusticeManilaAteneo Dec. 17, 1968; as Chief Justice, Apr. 2, 1986Apr. 18, 1986Apr. 2, 1986Marcos/AquinoNov. 27, 1989
Tinga, Dante O. Taguig, Rizal UE July 3, 2003 May 11, 2009 Macapagal-Arroyo
Torres, FlorentinoManilaUSTJune 17, 1901Apr. 22, 1920McKinleyApr. 29, 1927
Torres, Justo Jr. P.CaviteSan Beda, UM, NJCMarch 11, 1996/Oath March 23, 1996 Nov. 1, 1997Ramos
Torres, Luis P.ManilaED, GWUAug. 20, 1949Apr. 1, 1950QuirinoJan. 9, 1956
Tracy, James F.New YorkGeo, AlbanyJuly 1, 1905July 2, 1909T. RooseveltSept. 19, 1925
Trent, Grant T.Feb. 28, 1910Apr. 23. 1917Taft
Tuason, PedroBataanGeo, YaleJune 25, 1946Jan. 4, 1954RoxasJune 28, 1961
Vasquez, Conrado M.LagunaUPMay 14, 1982Sept. 30, 1983 Marcos Sept. 19, 2006
Velasco, Presbiterio Jr. J. Pasay City UP March 31, 2006 Macapagal-Arroyo
Vickers, James C.MarylandUPJune 1, 1932Feb. 1, 1936Hoover
Villamor, IgnacioAbraUSTMay 19, 1920WilsonIn service May 23, 1933
Villamor, JulioIlocos SurUPJan. 24, 1970Apr. 12, 1972MarcosJune 15, 1988
Villarama, Martin S. Manila MLQU Nov. 3, 2009/Oath Nov. 7, 2009 Jan. 16, 2016 Macapagal/Arroyo
Villareal, AntonioPampangaAL, JFLSJune 16, 1925June 5, 1940CoolidgeMay 23, 1933
Vito, Jose LopezNegros Occ.LetranTemporarily designated May 11, 1942Imperial Command
Vitug, Jose C.PampangaMLQU, NSAJune 28, 1993/Oath July 6, 1993July 15, 2004Estrada
Willard, Charles A.VermontBoston, DartmouthJune 17, 1901Apr. 24, 1904McKinleyMarch 13, 1914
Yap, Pedro L. as Chief JusticeLeyteUP, New YorkApr. 8, 1986/ Apr.l 1988July 1, 1988AquinoNov. 19, 2003
Yulo, Jose as Chief JusticeNegros OccUP19421944Imperial CommandOct. 2, 1976
Zaldivar, CalixtoAntiqueUPSept. 12, 1964Sept. 13, 1974D. MacapagalOct. 13, 79
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