Pedro Yap
Pedro L. Yap (July 1, 1918 – November 20, 2003) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines in 1988. He briefly served for two and a half months from April 19, 1988 to June 30, 1988, the shortest in history until that record was surpassed by Chief Justice Teresita de Castro.
Pedro Yap | |
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| 17th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
| In office April 19, 1988 – June 30, 1988 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Claudio Teehankee Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Marcelo Fernan |
| 110th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office April 8, 1986 – April 18, 1988 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Ramon Aquino |
| Succeeded by | Leo Medialdea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1918 San Isidro, Leyte, Philippine Islands |
| Died | November 20, 2003 (aged 85) California, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Flora Yap |
| Relations | Noel, Phillip, Tim, Stephanie, Katie, Robert, Amy (grandchildren) |
| Children | Emmanuel, Pedro Jr., Janette, and Stephen |
References
- Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
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