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Jose C. Vitug
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| Dean of the Angeles University Foundation School of Law and Arellano University School of Law | |
| Assumed office 2004 |
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| 132nd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office June 28, 1993 – July 15, 2004 |
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| Appointed by | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Jose C. Campos |
| Succeeded by | Cancio Garcia |
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| Born | July 15, 1934 Guagua, Pampanga |
| Education | Guagua National Colleges |
| Alma mater | Manuel L. Quezon University |
Jose Cabrera Vitug Jr. is a respected Filipino lawyer and judge. He was born on July 15, 1934. He served as an Associate Justice in the highest court of the Philippines, the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
President Fidel Ramos appointed him to this important role on June 28, 1993. Justice Vitug retired from the Supreme Court on July 15, 2004. He also helped start the Angeles University Foundation School of Law as its first dean. He also served as the acting dean for Arellano University-School of Law.
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Early Life and Education
Jose Vitug grew up in Guagua, Pampanga. He attended Guagua National Colleges and was a top student there. After high school, he studied law at Manuel L. Quezon University. He finished his law degree with honors in 1956.
Later, he earned a master's degree in National Security Administration. He completed this at the National Defense College of the Philippines.
Legal Career Highlights
Justice Vitug began his career right after law school. He worked as a technical assistant for Supreme Court Justice J.B.L. Reyes. This was a great start to his legal journey.
His career grew steadily from there. He eventually became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He held this important position from 1993 until 2004. He also taught as a Senior Professor at the Philippine Judicial Academy. This academy trains judges and other legal professionals.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his life, Jose Vitug received many honors. These awards recognized his contributions and achievements. Some of his notable awards include "Outstanding Manilan" and "Outstanding Kapampangan." These awards celebrate people who have made a big difference in their communities.
Books Authored
Justice Vitug is also a talented writer. He has written several books about law. These books are important resources for law students and lawyers.
Some of his books include:
- Compendium of Tax Law and Jurisprudence (co-written with Ernesto D. Acosta)
- Pandect of Commercial Law and Jurisprudence
- Civil Code of the Philippines Annotated (in 4 volumes)
- Commercial Laws of the Philippines (in 2 volumes)
- Compendium of Civil Code of the Philippines
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| Preceded by Jose C. Campos |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines 1993–2004 |
Succeeded by Cancio C. Garcia |
