Joaquin Bernas
Filipino academic (1932–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joaquin G. Bernas SJ (July 7, 1932 – March 6, 2021) was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, college professor and writer who was Dean Emeritus of the Ateneo de Manila Law School in Makati, Philippines. He was a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission which drafted the 1987 Philippine Constitution.[1][2]
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Joaquin G. Bernas | |
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28th President of the Ateneo de Manila University | |
In office April 1, 1984 – April 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Jose A. Cruz |
Succeeded by | Bienvenido Nebres |
Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission | |
In office June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986 | |
President | Corazon Aquino |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-07-07)July 7, 1932 Baao, Camarines Sur, Philippine Islands |
Died | March 6, 2021(2021-03-06) (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Residence(s) | Quezon City, Philippines |
Alma mater | Berchmans College Ateneo de Manila University Woodstock College New York University |
Profession | Lawyer Professor Jesuit Priest |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Ordained | 1965 |
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Bernas specialized in the Philippine Constitution and was an author of law books and articles.