Jose Yulo

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Jose Yulo
6th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office February 5, 1942 – July 9, 1945
Appointed by	Japanese Military Administration
Preceded by	Jose Abad Santos
Succeeded by	Manuel V. Moran
Born	September 24, 1894(1894-09-24) Manila
Died	October 2, 1976 (aged 82) Manila
Spouse	Cecilia A. Yulo

Jose Yulo (September 24, 1894 - October 2, 1976) was the Chief Justice of the Philippines of the Japanese Occupation during World War II. He served from 1942-1945.

Contents 1 Career 2 Accomplishments 3 Post-War Years 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Career

Yulo was born on September 24, 1894 in Bago, Negros Occidental. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of the Philippines and placed third the Bar in 1913. But due to his age, did not practice law until two years later. He became distinguished as one of the best corporation lawyers in the Philippines.

Appointed as Justice Secretary by Manuel L. Quezon, he was elected to the House of Representatives, becoming its Speaker. He was the only former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines to be subsequently appointed as Chief Justice.

[edit] Accomplishments

He maintained the integrity of the judiciary despite pressure from the Japanese to sway decisions on certain cases.

[edit] Post-War Years

He was the Liberal Party Candidate for president in 1957, eventually losing to Carlos P. Garcia. His vice-presidential tandem, Diosdado Macapagal, won.

He was later appointed by Ferdinand Marcos as his Justice Secretary in 1966.

[edit] References

• Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila

[edit] External links

• Supreme Court of the Philippines: Jose Yulo biodata

v • d • e Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Cayetano Arellano • Victorino Mapa • Manuel Araullo • Ramon Avanceña • Jose Abad Santos • Jose Yulo • Manuel Moran • Ricardo Paras • Cesar Bengzon • Roberto Concepcion • Querube Makalintal • Fred Ruiz Castro • Enrique Fernando • Felix Makasiar • Ramon Aquino • Claudio Teehankee, Sr. • Pedro Yap • Marcelo Fernan • Andres Narvasa • Hilario Davide, Jr. • Artemio Panganiban Currently: Reynato Puno

Preceded by Quirico Abeto	Secretary of Justice 1934–1938	Succeeded by Jose Abad Santos
Preceded by Gil Montilla	Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives 1938–1941	Succeeded by Jose Abad Santos
Preceded by Jose Abad Santos	Chief Justice of the Philippines 1942–1945	Succeeded by Manuel Moran
Preceded by Salvador L. Marino	Secretary of Justice 1966–1967	Succeeded by Claudio Teehankee, Sr.

v • d • e Speakers of the Philippine House of Representatives Osmeña • Roxas • Paredes • Montilla • Yulo • Aquino • Zulueta • Perez • Laurel • Romualdez • Villareal • Laurel • Villareal • Makalintal • Yñiguez • Mitra • de Venecia • Villar • Fuentebella • Belmonte • de Venecia • Nograles