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Jose C. Vitug
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Official portrait of 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. was a very important Filipino lawyer and judge. He was born on July 15, 1934. He served as a top judge, called an Associate Justice, in the highest court of the Philippines, the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
President Fidel Ramos appointed him to this high position on June 28, 1993. Justice Vitug served the country until he retired on July 15, 2004. After his time at the Supreme Court, he became a founding dean at the Angeles University Foundation School of Law. He also served as the acting dean of Arellano University-School of Law.
Early Life and Education
Jose Vitug grew up in Guagua, Pampanga. He went to Guagua National Colleges and was a top student there. He then studied law at Manuel L. Quezon University. He finished his law degree with honors in 1956.
Later, he continued his studies and earned a master's degree. This degree was in National Security Administration. He received it from the National Defense College of the Philippines.
His Career as a Judge
After finishing law school, Jose Vitug started his career right away. 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, leading him to a very important role. From 1993 to 2004, he served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. This means he was one of the main judges deciding important cases for the entire country. He also taught future judges as a Senior Professor at the Philippine Judicial Academy.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his life, Jose Vitug received many honors. These awards recognized his outstanding contributions. He was named an "Outstanding Manilan." He also received the "Outstanding Kapampangan" award, honoring his roots.
Books He Authored
Justice Vitug also shared his knowledge by writing several books. These books are important resources for law students and lawyers. Some of his well-known works include:
- Compendium of Tax Law and Jurisprudence (co-authored 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
