Renato Corona
Renato Tirso Antonio Coronado Corona[1] (October 15, 1948 – April 29, 2016) was a Filipino jurist. He was the 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He served as chief from 2010 until his resignation in 2012.
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| 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office May 17, 2010 – May 29, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Reynato Puno |
| Succeeded by | Maria Lourdes Sereno |
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | |
| In office April 9, 2002 – May 17, 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Arturo Buena |
| Succeeded by | Maria Lourdes Sereno |
| Presidential Chief of Staff | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – April 9, 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Aprodicio Laquian |
| Succeeded by | Rigoberto Tiglao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Renato Tirso Antonio Coronado Corona[1] October 15, 1948[1] Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines[1] |
| Died | April 29, 2016 (aged 67) Pasig, Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Cristina Roco |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University Harvard University University of Santo Tomas |
Early life
Corona was born on October 15, 1948 in the Santa Ana area of Manila. He studied at Ateneo de Manila University, at Harvard University and at the University of Santo Tomas.
Career
He served as an Associate Justice after being appointed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on April 9, 2002. He was appointed as Chief Justice on May 12, 2010 after the retirement of Chief Justice Reynato Puno.
Corona was a law professor and member of the Cabinet under two Presidents, Fidel V. Ramos and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, before being appointed to the court.
Impeachment
On December 12, 2011, he was impeached by the House of Representatives.[2] On May 29, 2012, he was found guilty by the Senate of violating some laws of the Constitution of the Philippines. He resigned as a result.[3]
Death
Corona died on April 29, 2016 at The Medical City in Pasig due to complications of a heart attack, aged 67.[4] He suffered from kidney disease.
Renato Corona Media
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administers the oath of office to Supreme Court of the Philippines Chief Justice Renato C. Corona at the Malacanang Palace on May 17, 2010
Chambers of Renato C. Corona in the new Supreme Court of the Philippines building.
PHL High Court rules on Hacienda Luisita
Protests against the Massacre.
Corona's judicial chambers after the impeachment.
Corona supporters show their support
Supporters of Chief Justice Corona attend daily non-denominational services at the Supreme Court during the impeachment trial
Corona greets his supporters during the non-denominational services held at the Supreme Court during the trial.
Corona supporters, including Hacienda Luisita farmers, show their support
ANC television report shows Corona supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Renato Corona's Birth Certificate
- ↑ Chief Justice Corona impeached. ABS-CBN News. 11 December 2011. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/12/11/chief-justice-corona-impeached.
- ↑ "Senate votes 20–3 to convict Corona". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 29, 2012. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/202929/senate-convicts-corona. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Former Chief Justice Renato Corona dies at age 67". GMA News. April 29, 2016.
Other websites
- Was Corona Honest?: An Interactive Properties Map of Chief Justice Renato Corona's Asset Declarations Archived 2012-05-26 at the Wayback Machine on Rappler.com
- Special Coverage of the Corona Trial on Rappler.com Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Justice Renato C. Corona (Official Supreme Court Webpage) Archived 2007-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Corona is next SC chief, www.mb.com.ph 12 May 2010
- The Articles of Impeachment against Chief Justice Renato C. Corona