Hilario Gelbolingo Davide Jr., born 1935 in Argao, Cebu, is a Filipino jurist who served as the twentieth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1998 to 2005, after serving as an associate justice from 1991. As Chief Justice he administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during the 2001 succession crisis, and he had earlier served on the 1986 Constitutional Commission.
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Davide Sr. though lacking in funds ensured all his children finished college.
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Hilario Gelbolingo Davide Jr., born 1935 in Argao, Cebu, is a Filipino jurist who served as the twentieth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1998 to 2005, after serving as an associate justice from 1991.
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Hilario Gelbolingo Davide Jr.
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Apart from the Magsaysay Award, he is also the recipient of the 2005 Most Distinguished Alumnus Award given by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association; the 2003 Man of the Year Award by the Philippine Free Press; the 2000 Filipino of the Year Award by the Philippine Daily Inquirer; the 2001 Rule of Law Award; the 1999 The Outstanding Filipino Award in Environmental Law; the 2003 Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion Award for Legal Aid by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; and 13 honorary degrees in doctoral in law and humanities.
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P569 (date of birth): 1935
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P569 (date of birth): 1935-12-20
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P19 (place of birth): Argao
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