José Yulo
| José Yulo | |
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| 5th Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Speaker of the National Assembly | |
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In office January 24, 1939 – December 30, 1941 | |
| President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Preceded by | Gil Montilla |
| Succeeded by | Benigno Aquino, Sr. |
| 6th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
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In office May 7, 1942 – July 9, 1945 | |
| Nominated by | Japanese Military Administration |
| Preceded by | José Abad Santos |
| Succeeded by | Manuel V. Moran |
| Member of the Philippine National Assembly from Negros Occidental's Third District | |
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In office December 30, 1938 – December 30, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Montilla |
| Succeeded by | Raymundo Vargas |
| Secretary of Justice | |
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In office January 1, 1966 – August 4, 1967 | |
| President | Ferdinand E. Marcos |
| Preceded by | Salvador Marino |
| Succeeded by | Claudio Teehankee |
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In office July 6, 1934 – November 15, 1938 | |
| President |
Governor-General Frank Murphy Manuel Quezon |
| Preceded by | Quirico Abeto |
| Succeeded by | José Abad Santos |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
José Yulo Yulo September 24, 1894 Bago, Negros Occidental, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died |
October 27, 1976 (aged 82) Makati, Philippines[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Cecilia A. Yulo |
José Yulo Yulo (September 24, 1894 – October 27, 1976) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (May 7, 1942 – July 9, 1945) during the Japanese Occupation and was Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives from 1939 until World War II started in 1941. Yulo served in all of the branches of government: Legislative, as House Speaker and Representative; Executive, as Secretary of Justice and member of the Cabinet; and the Judiciary as the Chief Magistrate. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (February 5, 1942 – May 2, 1942)
Career
José Yulo Yulo was born on September 24, 1894 in Bago, Negros Occidental to Sofronio Yulo and Segunda Yulo.[1] He obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of the Philippines and placed third the Bar in 1913; however, 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 Governor-General Frank Murphy and President Manuel L. Quezon in 1934 and 1935, he was elected to the National Assembly of the Philippines representing the province of Negros Occidental, becoming its Speaker under the ruling Nacionalista Party on its convening session in 1939.
The 1935 Philippine Constitution was amended in 1940 changing the unicameral legislature system into a bicameral system thus the National Assembly was divided into a Senate and a House of Representatives. Yulo remained as Speaker of the House.
Following the Japanese conquest of the Philippines in 1942, Yulo was selected to be a member of the Preparatory Committee for Philippine Independence, and the establishment of the Second Philippine Republic in 1943, Yulo was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He was the only former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines to be subsequently appointed as Chief Justice.[2]
Accomplishments
Despite the difficulties experienced under Japanese occupation, Yulo attempted to maintain the integrity of the judiciary despite pressure from the Japanese military to sway decisions on certain cases.
Post-War years
Yulo was the presidential candidate of the Philippine Liberal Party in the 1957 presidential elections, eventually losing to incumbent President Carlos P. Garcia. His running-mate, Pampanga Representative Diosdado Macapagal, won the vice-presidential race.
Yulo was later appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos as Secretary of Justice in from January 1, 1966 to August 4, 1967.
Death
Yulo died of respiratory failure as a result of atherosclerosis at Makati Medical Center in Makati at 10:10 AM on October 27, 1976. He was buried in Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna on October 30, 1976.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Jose Yulo's Death Certificate. familysearch.org
- ↑ Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Quirico Abeto |
Secretary of Justice 1934–1938 |
Succeeded by José Abad Santos |
| Preceded by Gil Montilla |
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines 1938–1941 |
Succeeded by Benigno Aquino, Sr. |
| Preceded by José Abad Santos |
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines 1942–1945 |
Succeeded by Manuel Moran |
| Preceded by Salvador L. Marino |
Secretary of Justice 1966–1967 |
Succeeded by Claudio Teehankee, Sr. |
