Rene Saguisag
Rene Saguisag | |
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Saguisag as a senator, photograph released by the Philippine Congress, c. 1988 | |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office August 15, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Presidential Spokesperson | |
| In office February 25, 1986 – March 8, 1987 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Vacant (post later held by Adolfo Azcuna) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rene Augusto Verceluz Saguisag August 14, 1939 |
| Died | April 24, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park – Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines |
| Party | Liberal (1987–2024) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (until 1987) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | San Beda (BA, LL.B.) University of the East (no degree) Harvard University (LL.M.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer Writer |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Rene Augusto Verceluz Saguisag (/sɑːɡɪsɑːɡ/; August 14, 1939 – April 24, 2024) was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He served as a Senator from 1987 until 1992.
Saguisag became a human rights lawyer from 1972 to 1986 during the Martial Law period and served as the Presidential Spokesperson of Corazon Aquino from 1986 to 1987. After serving as a Senator for one term, he became a defense lawyer during the trial of Joseph Estrada.