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Regino C. Hermosisima Jr.
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Justice Hermosisima Jr. in 2012
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| 4th member of the Judicial and Bar Council for retired Supreme Court justices | |
| In office November 24, 1997 – July 9, 2001 |
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| Appointed by | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Jose C. Campos |
| In office September 10, 2001 – July 9, 2005 |
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| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| In office October 4, 2005 – July 9, 2009 |
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| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| In office July 9, 2009 – July 9, 2013 |
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| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Angelina Sandoval Gutierrez |
| 136th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office January 10, 1995 – October 18, 1997 |
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| Appointed by | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Abdulwahid Bidin |
| Succeeded by | Fidel Purisima |
| 15th Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan | |
| In office May 16, 1986 – January 10, 1995 |
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| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Newly created seat |
| Succeeded by | German Lee Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1927 Cebu, Philippine Islands |
Regino Campos Hermosisima Jr. was born on October 18, 1927, in Cebu, Philippines. He is a respected Filipino judge and lawyer. He served as an Associate Justice of the highest court in the Philippines.
Justice Hermosisima Jr. also served as a member of the Judicial and Bar Council for four terms. This council helps choose judges and justices for the country. He was first appointed to the Supreme Court in 1995 and retired in 1997.
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Early Life and Education
Regino Hermosisima Jr. was born in Cebu, Philippines. He was a very bright student from a young age. He finished as the top student (Valedictorian) at Sibonga Elementary School. Later, he was the second-best student (Salutatorian) at Cebu Provincial High School.
He continued his studies at the University of Visayas. He earned his law degree with honors (cum laude) in 1952. In 1953, he passed the Bar Examinations, which allows lawyers to practice law.
Career as a Legal Expert
Justice Hermosisima Jr. began his career as a law professor. He taught different law subjects at universities like the University of Visayas and Far Eastern University in Manila. He also helped students prepare for the Bar Examinations.
He also had his own law practice from 1953 to 1966. His law offices were in Cebu, Basilan City, and Zamboanga City. He also worked in government, serving as a City Councilor and Vice-Mayor in Basilan City.
Rising Through the Judiciary
Justice Hermosisima Jr. spent 31 years working in the judiciary. This means he worked as a judge in different courts. He started as a trial judge in the Court of First Instance in Basilan City and Cebu. He also served as a judge in the Circuit Criminal Court in Cebu City.
In 1986, he was appointed as a Justice of the Sandiganbayan. This is a special court in the Philippines that handles cases involving government officials. He served there for nine years. In 1995, he was promoted to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He retired from the Supreme Court on his 70th birthday in 1997.
After retiring from the Supreme Court, he continued to serve the country. He was appointed as a regular member of the Judicial and Bar Council four times. He also became the chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of Cebu. He received a Medal of Honor as a distinguished alumnus from the University of Visayas.
Important Cases and Decisions
Justice Hermosisima Jr. was involved in many important legal cases. One of the most well-known was the case related to the death of Benigno Aquino Jr..
The Aquino-Galman Case
In 1985, a court called the Sandiganbayan initially found all accused people not guilty in the case of Mr. Aquino's death. However, the Supreme Court later said that this trial was not fair. They ordered a new trial for the case.
Justice Hermosisima Jr. was the judge who wrote the decision for the new trial in 1990. In his decision, he found 16 people guilty of murder in the case. He sentenced them to life imprisonment. This decision was very important in Philippine history. The Supreme Court later upheld his decision.
In 2004, the accused tried to reopen the case, but their appeal was denied. Years later, some people asked for the soldiers to be pardoned. However, Corazon Aquino, Mr. Aquino's wife, said she had forgiven them but would not agree to their release.
Timeline of the Aquino-Galman Case
- August 21, 1983 - Benigno Aquino Jr. died after getting off a plane at Manila International Airport.
- October 22, 1983 - The Agrava Board was created to investigate Mr. Aquino's death.
- October 22, 1984 - The Agrava Board reported that military officers were involved in Mr. Aquino's death.
- December 2, 1985 - The Sandiganbayan initially found all accused people not guilty.
- May 16, 1986 - Corazon Aquino appointed Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. as a Justice of the Sandiganbayan.
- September 12, 1986 - The Supreme Court ordered a new trial for the case.
- September 28, 1990 - Justice Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. wrote the decision that found 16 people guilty and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
- July 23, 1991 - The Supreme Court confirmed the convictions.
- July 10, 1995 - Fidel Ramos appointed Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. as an Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court.
- December 17, 1997 - Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. was appointed as a regular member of the Judicial and Bar Council.
- September 12, 2001 - Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. was re-appointed to the Judicial and Bar Council.
- March 8, 2005 - The Supreme Court denied a petition to reopen the case.
- October 4, 2005 - Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. was reappointed to the Judicial and Bar Council for his third term.
- August 21, 2007 - On the 24th anniversary of Mr. Aquino's death, there were appeals for clemency for the convicted soldiers.
- August 24, 2007 - The appeal for clemency for the 14 soldiers was put on hold due to political reasons.
Judicial and Bar Council Work
In 2004, Justice Hermosisima Jr. became the chairman of a special group. This group worked to make the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) and the Philippine Judicial Academy stronger.
In 2006, he gave an important speech about the JBC's plans. He said that the Council's goal is to choose the "best and the brightest" people to become judges. He believed that the courts must be fair and clear in how they work.
Involvement with YMCA
Justice Hermosisima Jr. was also very active in the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association). He was the past President of YMCA Councils in Asia and Pacific countries. In 2005, he was re-elected as the national President of the YMCA in the Philippines.
He also held many other leadership roles:
- Charter Member, Community Chest
- Past President, Basilan JAYCEES
- Past President, Cebu Capitol Tennis Club
- Past President, Cebu Tennis Club
- Past President, Philippine Columbian Association
- Past President, Rotary Club of Basilan
- Past President, Rotary Club of Cebu
- President, Parish Pastoral Council, St. Peter Parish, Quezon City
- President, YMCA of Cebu
- Roman Catholic Lay Leader
- Special Minister of Holy Communion
He also wrote many important legal decisions, known as "ponencias," during his time as a judge.
Family Life
Justice Hermosisima Jr. lives in a condominium in Quezon City. His grandchildren call him "Papa Ino." He is married to Rosemary P. Navarro. They have five children:
- Atty. Marceliano Hermosisima, who works at the Philippine National Bank.
- Mr. Mario Hermosisima, a businessman.
- Dr. Carol Hermosisima-Carabaña, an Assistant City Health Officer in Zamboanga City.
- Dr. Monalisa Hermosisima, Chua, a doctor at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City.
- Dr. Beverly Ann Hermosisima, also a doctor at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City.
Images for kids
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JBC member Justice Regino C. Hermosisima Jr. at the Press conference of the JBC Chief Justice Panel Interview
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Hermososisima Jr. at the Panel Interview (2nd from left)
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Official car with 1997 plate RCH of Justice Regino C. Hermosisima jr. JBC member.
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JBC court office and Judicial Chambers of JBC Member Regino C. Hermosisima Jr.
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