Present
Position
: Associate Justice
Supreme Court
Place and
Date of Birth : Alitagtag, Batangas
– February 28, 1938
Civil
Status : Widow
Name and
Position of Husband: DIEGO H. GUTIERREZ
Then Assistant Director
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Manila
Children :
AILEEN MARIE
FRANCIS JOSEPH
JAMES GERARD
EDUCATION :
Schools Attended
Salutatorian
Alitagtag
Elementary School,
Alitagtag, Batangas
1945 –
1950
With High
Honors
St.
Bridget’s College,
Batangas
City (High School)
1950 –
1954
With
Distinction
St.
Bridget’s College,
Batangas
City
(Music
Teacher’s Course, Piano)
1954 –
1955
Bachelor
of Law
University
of Sto.Tomas, 1956 – 1960
Post
Graduate Studies:
Schools
Courses
1.
Harvard
Law School Advanced
Constitutional
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
Law,
U.S.A.
(June 1994) Legal
Medicine
Family Law
2.
Academy
of American and American and
International International Law at the
Law
University of Texas in Dallas
(UTD)
U.S.A.
June to
July 1990
3.
Harvard
Law School Federal
Courts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Constitutional Law
U.S.A.
Family Law
June , 1989
4.
National
Judicial College
Conducting the Trial
University of Nevada Reno, (Trial
Techniques)
Nevada,
USA
May, 1989
5.
University of Southern
Management and Delinquency
California Delinquency
Control
Control Institute
Los
Angeles, California
U.S.A.
June to August, 1988
CIVIL
SERVICE ELIGIBILITY
:
Bar
Examinations (First Grade) under R.A. 1080, August 1960
RECORD
OF SERVICE;
December
22, 2000 Associate Justice,
Supreme Court
to
present
Manila
October
22, 1991 to
Associate Justice, Court of Appeals
December
21, 2000 Manila
November
5, 1986 to Judge, Regional
Trial Court
October
21, 1991 Branch 37,
Manila
January
17, 1983 to Judge,
Metropolitan Trial Court
November
4, 1986 Branch 19, Manila
November
1, 1979 to Attorney,
(Assistant Chief of Division)
January
16, 1983 Supreme Court
Manila
July 1,
1974 to Associate
Attorney, Supreme Court
October
31, 1979 Manila
December
1, 1968 to Judicial
Supervisor, Supreme Court
June 30,
1973 Manila
February
1, 1965 to Legal Researcher,
Department of Justice
November
30, 1968
Manila
March 8,
1963 to Legal Aide II,
National Bureau of
January
31, 1965 Investigation,
Manila
February,
1961 – 1963 Engaged in the
practice of law
SEMINAR/CONVENTIONS :
a.
Knowledge
Sharing/Technical Visit to
Mexico, Guatemala and
Judicial
Reform Projects in Latin America Venezuela; August
20 to
September
4, 2004
b.
World
Intellectual Property Organization Geneva and
Washington, DC
(WIPO)
for the Judiciary on Intellectual
July 9 to
July 18, 2003
Property
Rights Enforcement
c.
World
Jurist Convention
Stuttgart, Germany
September 19 to
October
2, 2002
d.
Program
on Arbitration of Global Projects Dallas, Texas, USA
June ,
1997
e.
Symposium
on Private Investments Abroad Dallas, Texas, USA
June,
1997
f.
Appellate
Judges Seminar Jackson
Hole, Wyoming,
USA;
July, 1996
g.
Appellate
Judges Seminar Portland,
Oregon, USA
August,
1996
h.
International Convention for Women Judges Wellington,
New Zealand,
September, 1993
i.
Harmonization of Trade and Investment Tokyo,
Japan, May 1990
Practices
in the Asia-Pacific Region
j.
World Law
Conference Beijing,
People’s Republic of
China;
September, 1989
k.
Seminars
on the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure Court of Appeals
For the
Justices of the Court of Appeals November,
1997
l.
Seminar
on Appellate Justice Administration Court of Appeals
November,
1998
m.
Supreme
Court – UNDP Seminars-Workshops Various Cities in the
(Enhancing the Judiciary rewards achieving
Philippines,
Sustainable human development)
1998 – 1999
And other
Local Conferences and Conventions on the Judiciary and the
Bar
AWARDS
:
1.
Outstanding Thomasian Alumni Award in the Field of law:
For being the first UST Alumna to be appointed Justice of
the Supreme Court, given by the
University of Sto. Tomas and the UST Alumni Foundation, Inc.
on March 14, 2001
2.
Plaque of
Recognition:
For her “singular achievements” in the field of law, given
by the
University
of Sto.Tomas and the Faculty of Civil Law on January 30,
2001.
3.
Award of
Distinction:
Given by the Court of Appeals on
February
1, 2001 for her “well deserved promotion to the Supreme
Court.”
4.
Grand
Achievement Award for Law and Judiciary:
Given by the Parangal ng bayan Awards Foundation on
April 2,
2001 “in recognition of exemplary accomplishments in her
chosen field.”
5.
Ulirang
Ina Award:
Presented by the National Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Foundation given on
May 14,
2000.
6.
Cayetano
Arellano Award for Judicial Excellence:
As an Outstanding RTC Judge of the
Philippines for 1990, given for the first time, through
President Corazon C. Aquino, by the Foundation for Judicial
Excellence on June 11, 1991.
7.
First
Prize Award:
For having written the best “Proposed Innovations in
Judicial Management and Procedure” given for the first time
by the Philippine Women Judges Association on
September
9, 1989.
8.
Award of
Recognition
Given by the Crusade Against Violence, through President
Joseph Estrada, “in
recognition of the judicious skills she demonstrated in
the expeditious resolution of cases thereby contributing to
the renewed confidence of our people in the Criminal Justice
System.”
9.
Plaque of
Appreciation:
Given by the Quezon Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines on October 23, 1998” for her appointment to the
Court of Appeals, a judicial post reserved only to those who
possess high judicial caliber, integrity and morality, and
whose rare achievement serves as a truly inspiring guide to
the profession.”
10.
Award of
Recognition:
Given by the Integrate Bar of the
Philippines, Manila Chapter III, on June 28, 1991 “for the
speedy disposition of cases in her court, for her proven
integrity and knowledge of law and in general for
personifying the ideals of justice and the rule of law.”
11.
Plaque of
Recognition:
Given by the University of the Philippines of Sto.Tomas
Law Alumni Foundation , Inc. on September 7, 1991”in
recognition of the integrity and competence with which she
performs her duties and functions as Presiding Judge of RTC,
Branch 37, Manila, as manifested by, among others, the
Cayetano Arellano Award conferred on her, as Outstanding
Regional Trial Court Judge for 1990, by the Foundation for
Judicial Excellence, thereby enhancing the honor and
prestige of her alma mater, the University of Sto.Tomas.”
12.
Award of
Recognition:
Given by the St. Bridget’s College Alumni Association on
May 1, 1992 for being “An Outstanding Alumna.”
13.
Plaque of
Recognition:
Given by the Manila Regional Trial Court Judges
Association on October 25, 1991 “ on the occasion of her
promotion as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals, for
her distinguished Judicial Excellence Award from the
Foundation for Judicial Excellence, through her Excellency,
President Corazon C. Aquino, and for her efficient and
dedicated services to the Judiciary and the Manila RTC
Judges Association as Secretary for two consecutive terms.
And thereafter, as president from May 21 to
October
9, 1991, which outstanding and unparalleled achievements
have brought honor, not only to the Association, but also to
the country’s judges and lawyers.”
14.
Award of
Merit: Presented by the UST Lady Lawyers Association on
November 9, 1991,” For her appointment as Associate Justice
of the Court of Appeals in recognition of her outstanding
performance as Regional Trial Court Judge and her
substantial contributions towards reforms in the Judiciary,
singular distinction genuinely reflective of and embodying
the real worth of a Thomasian Lady Lawyer.’
15.
Plaque of
Appreciation: Given by the University of Sto. Tomas Law
Alumni Foundation, Inc. on September 5, 1992 “in recognition
of her well deserved appointment as Associate Justice of the
Court of Appeals, thereby enhancing the honor and prestige
of her alma mater, the University of Sto.Tomas.”
16.
Special
Award: Given by the Club Alitagtag on May 5,n1989 for being
an Outstanding Citizen of Alitagtag, Batangas.
17.
Testimonial: Presented by the University of Sto.Tomas Law
Alumni Foundation, Inc. on March
21, 1987 for her promotional appointment as Judge of the
Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 37.
18.
Plaque of
Appreciation: Presented by the NAPOLCOM on April 18, 1990
for being the Guest Lecturer on “Trial Techniques in
Administrative Hearing”.
19.
Plaque of
Appreciation: Presented by the Philippine Judges’
Association on January 24, 1992 “ for her concern and
dedication to duty as Treasurer and then Secretary General
and for her outstanding performance as Judge of the Regional
trail Court, for her erudition and knowledge of the law that
merited for her a promotion to the position of Associate
Justice of the Court of Appeals”.
20.
Certificate of Appreciation: Presented by the Knights of
Columbus, San Antonio Village, Makati City, for her
promotional appointment as Justice of the Court of Appeals
and for being Guest Speaker on the Family Code on Family
Relations.
21.
Plaque of
Appreciation: Presented by the Rotary Club of Manila Midtown
on September 25, 1991 for being its Guest of Honor and
Speaker on the Family Code on Marriage.
22.
Plaque of
Appreciation: Presented by the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan,
Manila on November 22, 1991 for being its Guest on the
Family Code on marriage and Property Relations between
Husband and Wife.
AND
OTHERS..
ARTICLES PUBLISHED:
1.
“Justice
Artemio V. Panganiban’s Manila Bulletin
‘The Bio-Age Dawns on the Judiciary
December
23, 2002
2.
‘On
Intellectual
Property: The
Lawyer’s Review No.12,
A Challenge to Trail Judges”
VolXV,
December
31, 2001
3.
“Inspirational Message For Newly The
Lawyer’s Review No.8,
Appointed
Judges” Vol.XV;
August 31, 2001
4.
“Pursuit
for Judicial Excellence” Manila Bulletin
April1, 2000; The PHILJA
Judicial
Journal
January-March, 2001
5.
“ A
Tribute to Court of Appeals Justice The Lawyers
Review
Artemon D. Luna
No.11, Vol. XIII
November 30, 1999
6.
“ A
Tribute to Presiding Justice The
Lawyers Review
Jesus M. Elbinias”
No.11, Vol. XIII,
November 30, 1999
7.
“A
Tribute to Justice Jaime M. Lantin” The Lawyers
Review
No.9, Vol. XI,
September
30, 1997
8.
“Let Us
Look at the Trial Judges” Court Systems
Journal
July 1997
issue
9.
“Some
Thoughts on Problems Philippine
Judges
of
Practitioners”
Association (PJA) Newsletter
September 1991 issue
10.
“I Have A
Dream” Philippine
Judges
Association
(PJA)
Newsletter
May 11,
1991 issue
11.
“My
Fellowship at the Academy 1990
Philippine Women
of American and international
Law” Judge’s Association (PWJA)
Newsletter December 1990
Issue
12.
“Why
Litigate”
Manila
Bulletin
December
26, 1990 issue
13.
“Chief
Justice Fernan’s Finest Moment” Manila Bulletin
September
13, 1990 issue
14.
“Easy
Life on the
Bench” Manila
Bulletin
May 25,
1990 issue
15.
“Judicial
Temperament” Manila
Bulletin
May 25,
1990 issue
16.
“The Role
of the Judiciary on Manila Bulletin
Delinquency Control”
December 9,10 and 11, 1989
Issues
17.
“Proposed
innovations in Judicial Manila Bulletin
Management and Procedure”
September 21 and 22, 1989
Issue
OTHER
ACTIVITIES:
1.
Member -
Presidential Electoral Tribunal
2.
Member - Senate
Electoral Tribunal
3.
Chairman - Committee
on Halls of Justice,
Supreme
Court
4.
Co-Chairman - Management
Committee, Judicial
Reform
Support Project of the
Action
Program for Judicial Reforms (APJR)
Supreme
Court
5.
Member - Legislative
Executive Relations
Committee, Supreme Court
6.
Member - Foreign
Travel Committee
Supreme
Court
7.
Member -
Computerization Committee, APJR,
Supreme
Court
8.
Member - Raffle
Committee for the En Banc,
Supreme
Court
9.
Bar
Examiner in Criminal Law 1998 Bar Examination
10.
Bar
Examiner in Criminal Law 1994 Bar Examinations
11.
Member Supreme
Court 1990 Trail court
Manual
Committee
12.
Member Board of
editorial Consultants
13.
Member Supreme Court
Reports Annotated (SCRA)
14.
Member American
Society of International Law
15.
Member Alumni
Association, Academy of
American and International Law,
University of Texas at Dallas, Texas
16.
Secretary
(For Life) 87th Class,
university of Southern
California Delinquency Control Institute,
Los
Angeles, California, USA
17.
Lifetime
Member University of Southern
California
Delinquency Control Institute
Alumni Foundation
18.
Director
Federacion Internacional De
Foundation, Inc.
19.
Executive
Vice-President Board of
Trustees, U.S.T. Law
Alumni
Foundation, Inc.
20.
President Manila Regional
Trial Court Judges Association
1990 –
1991
21.
Secretary
General Philippine Judges
Association
1990 –
1991
22.
Treasurer Philippine
Judges Association
1989 –
1990
23.
Member Philippine
Judges Association
Integrated Bar of the
Philippines
(Manila Chapter IV)
