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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