Francisco Chavez
Solicitor General of the Philippines
Born
1947
78 years ago
Died
September 11th, 2013
11 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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Served as Solicitor General of the Philippines, representing the government in legal matters before the Supreme Court. Played a significant role in various high-profile cases and legal reforms. Also held positions in the judiciary and contributed to public service through legal advocacy and training programs for future lawyers. Engaged in the analysis of legal policy and provided counsel on constitutional issues. Continued to influence the legal landscape in the Philippines throughout his career.
Represented the Philippine government in major Supreme Court cases
Contributed to legal training programs for lawyers
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