Enrique Fernando

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Medina and the surname or paternal family name is Fernando.
The Honorable
Enrique M. Fernando
13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
July 2, 1979 – July 24, 1985
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byFred Ruiz Castro
Succeeded byFelix Makasiar
80th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1967 – July 1, 1979
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byJosé Maria Paredes
Succeeded byVenicio Escolin
Personal details
BornEnrique Fausto Medina Fernando
(1915-07-25)July 25, 1915
Malate, Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedOctober 13, 2004(2004-10-13) (aged 89)
Manila, Philippines
SpouseEmma Quisumbing-Fernando
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Enrique Fausto Medina Fernando Sr. (July 25, 1915 – October 13, 2004) was the 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. A noted constitutionalist and law professor, he served in the Supreme Court for 18 years, including 6 years as Chief Justice.

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