Cancio Garcia

Filipino lawyer and jurist

Cancio Garcia - Filipino lawyer and jurist
Born

October 20th, 1937
88 years ago

Died

October 15th, 2013
12 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

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A prominent figure in the Philippine legal community. Served as a member of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1991 to 2002. Played a key role in various landmark cases that shaped Philippine jurisprudence. Actively participated in legal education and mentorship throughout his career.

Served as a Justice of the Supreme Court

Contributed to landmark legal decisions

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