Associate Justice Regino C. Hermosisima, Jr.


Tenure: July 05, 1995 - October 17, 1997
Appointed by: Ramos

Birthdate: October 18, 1927
 
Place of Birth: Sibonga, Cebu

Education:

1. Elementary : Sibonga Elementary School, 1933 – 1940 (valedictorian)
2. High School : Cebu Provincial High School (Cebu City) - 1940-1941;
3. Cebu Provincial High School (South) – 1946 (salutatorian)
4. Associate in Arts, University of the Visayas
5. Bachelor of Laws, University of the Visayas, 1948 – 1952 (cum laude)
6. Member of the Bar – 1953, 83.45%
   Post Graduate:
   
7. Program for Executive Development, Development Academy of the Philippines, 1975
8. University of the Philippines Law Center Institute of Seminar

Professional Career:

1. Former Law Professor: Criminal Law – University of the Visayas, Cebu City, Criminal Law Review, Evidence – Far Eastern University, Manila, Trial Technique and Moot Court – San Sebastian College, Manila.
2. Former Bar Reviewer: Criminal Law – University of the Visayas, Cebu City, Far Eastern University, Manila
3. Former Bar Examiner: Criminal Law – 1999 Bar Examination
4. Private Law Practice: Hermosisima Law Offices, Cebu, Basilan City, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, 1953, 1955-1966.
5. Technical Assistant, House of Representatives, Manila, 1954
6. City Councilor, Basilan City, 1960-1963.
7. Vice-Mayor, Basilan City, 1963
8. Chairman, Eight Amnesty Commission, Mindanao, (appointed by the then Secretary of Justice Vicente Abad Santos, while serving as CFI Judge of Basilan City), 1973
9. Judge, Court of First Instance, Basilan City and Province, 1966-1976.
10. Judge, CFI of Cebu, Branches IX and XI, 1976-1979.
11. Judge, Circuit Criminal Court of Cebu and Bohol, 1979-1983.
12. Judge, Regional Trial Court Cebu City, Branch XVIII, Region 7, 1983-1986
13. Justice, Sandiganbayan, May 16, 1986 – July 18, 1995.
14. Associate Justice, Supreme Court, July 10, 1995 – October 18, 1997
15. Member, Judicial and Bar Council, December 17, 1997
16. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, University of Cebu
17. Member, Judicial and Bar Council, re-appointed, September 12, 2001

Awards:

1. Medal of Honor as the Most distinguished alumnus of the University of the Visayas
2. A Plaque of Distinction for the distinguished services and outstanding performance as Judge of the Circuit Criminal Court of Cebu, by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Cebu City Chapter, March 31, 1981
3. A Plaque of Recognition in grateful recognition of his strict adherence and unwavering commitment to the efficient administration of justice, the rule of law, and human rights through his exemplified conduct as a practitioner of distinction and as member of the bench, thus bringing honors to the Cebuano legal community in particular, by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Cebu City Chapter, Cebu Province Chapter, September 6, 1986
4. A Plaque of Recognition for his unwavering dedication to the Rule of Law and faithful and outstanding service in the Judiciary of the Republic of the Philippines, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Zamboanga City, Basilan-Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Chapter, December 15, 1990
5. A Testimonial of Recognition in profound acknowledgment and grateful recognition of a most outstanding career in the public service spanning a period of more than three decades, an exemplary record in the judiciary untouched by the faintest breath of any scandal and characterized by an unflinching and steadfast dedication to the rule of law, a deep involvement in civic and community affairs first as Jaycee and later as a Rotarian and a firm commitment to the ideals and objectives of the YMCA movement which he has served and continues to serve with consistent distinction in varying positions of great responsibility – all of which deserve the commendation and are worthy of the emulation of all sectors of our community, by the YMCA, August 22, 1986
6. A Plaque of Honor for his exemplary public and private life is a record few men could hope to achieve. As member of the highest court, he exercised great wisdom and absolute fairness in discharging his duties. His contribution to the enhancement of the Rule of Law as well as the enrichment of Philippine jurisprudence with his ponencias is an accomplishment worthy of praise and recognition, by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, October 13, 1999.
7. A Plaque of Appreciation by The Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, October 17, 1997.