Jose Melo

Jose Armando R. Melo (May 30, 1932 – October 18, 2020) was a Filipino lawyer and jurist. He was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1992 to 2002. He is a former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).[1][2]


Jose Melo
128th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
August 10, 1992 – May 30, 2002
Appointed byFidel Ramos
Preceded byAmeurfina Melencio-Herrera
Succeeded byConchita Carpio-Morales
Chairman of the Commission on Elections
In office
March 25, 2008 – January 16, 2011
Appointed byGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded byRomeo A. Brawner
Succeeded bySixto Brillantes
Personal details
Born(1932-05-30)May 30, 1932
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedOctober 18, 2020(2020-10-18) (aged 88)
Manila, the Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Spouse(s)Norma Cruz Melo

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