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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
132nd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
June 28, 1993 – July 15, 2004
Appointed by Fidel Ramos
Preceded by Jose C. Campos
Succeeded by Cancio Garcia
Personal details
Born (1934-07-15) July 15, 1934 (age 91)
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.

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
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