Cecilia Muñoz-Palma

Filipino lawyer and jurist

Cecilia Muñoz-Palma - Filipino lawyer and jurist
Born

1913
112 years ago

Died

January 2nd, 2006
19 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

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A prominent lawyer and jurist in the Philippines, served as the first female Justice of the Supreme Court. Played a significant role in the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Contributed to the advancement of women's rights and legal reforms in the country. Held various positions in government and non-government organizations, focusing on social justice and legal education.

First female Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines

Member of the 1987 Philippine Constitutional Commission

Advocate for women's rights and legal reforms

Served as a professor of law at the University of the Philippines

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