Pedro Yap
Pedro L. Yap (July 1, 1918 – November 20, 2003) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines in 1988. He briefly served for two and a half months from April 19, 1988 to June 30, 1988, the shortest in history until that record was surpassed by Chief Justice Teresita de Castro. He worked in the notable Salonga, Ordoñez, Yap & Associates Law Offices, which was named after Jovito Salonga and Justice Secretary Sedfrey Ordoñez.
Pedro L. Yap | |
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| 17th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
| In office April 19, 1988 – June 30, 1988 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Claudio Teehankee Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Marcelo Fernan |
| 110th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office April 8, 1986 – April 18, 1988 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Ramon Aquino |
| Succeeded by | Leo Medialdea |
| Commissioner of the Presidential Commission on Good Government | |
| In office February 28, 1986 – April 8, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1918 San Isidro, Leyte, Philippine Islands |
| Died | November 20, 2003 (aged 85) California, United States |
| Spouse | Flora Yap |
| Relations | Noel, Phillip, Tim, Stephanie, Katie, Robert, Amy (grandchildren) |
| Children | Emmanuel, Pedro Jr., Janette, and Stephen |
References
- Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
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