Associate Justice Justo P. Torres, Jr.


Tenure: March 11, 1996 - November 01, 1997
Appointed by: Ramos

Birthdate: November 01, 1927
Died: January 01, 2000
Place of Birth: Manila

Education:

1. Elementary: Tondo Elementary School, 1940
2. High School: San Jose Seminary and National University, 1947
3. Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College, 1953
4. Master of Laws, University of Manila, 1955
5. Passed the Bar Exam on 1953 with a rating of 85.75%
6. Observed Educational Trends at Columbia University (New York, U.S.A.), Georgetown University (Washington, U.S.A.), Athens Academy (Greece)
7. Certificate of Completion, The National Judicial College (1994)

Professional Career:

1. Professor of Law, San Beda College
2. Special Lecturer on Corporate Law and Practice, U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City;
3. Special Lecturer, Judicial Career Development Program, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City;
4. Partner, Torres & Torres Law Offices (1955-1986);
5. Trustee, Rizal-San Yet Sen Society
6. Associate Justice, Court of Appeals
7. Associate Justice, Supreme Court

Awards:

1. Recipient of award for Outstanding Public Service Through Contributions to the Rule of Law, World Peace Through Law Center, Geneva, Switzerland, 1967;
2. Recipient of Award of Merit for Able Representation in International Conferences, given by the Faculty Association, University of the East, 1967;
3. Rector's Award for Outstanding Leadership, San Beda College, 1952;
4. Most Outstanding Citizen Award, Tanza (Cavite) Social Club, 1974 and 1987;
5. Knight Grand Cross of Rizal, Order of the Knights of Rizal in recognition of his outstanding achievement in his chosen profession of law which he practised with honor, dignity and proven competence;
6. Medallion of Honor from Lord Mayor of the City of Heidelberg, and the Lord Mayor of Wilhemsfeld, West Germany, 1986;
7. Public Service Award by the people of Tanza, Cavite, “in recognition ofhis outstanding achievements as a distinguished jurist and exemplary public servant;
8. Recipient of Rizal Pro Patria, Order of the Knights of Rizal, March 21, 1987
9. Recipient of Plaque of Recognition, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, December 11, 1987
10. Award of Honor presented by President Fidel V. Ramos for exemplary and unselfish leadership as President of the Philippine Lawyers' Association (1986-1988).