Hilario Davide, Jr.

Hilario Davide, Jr. is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (as of 2005).

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Chief Justice - Supreme Court - Philippines

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On November 30, 1998, president Joseph Estrada appointed Davide the 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He took his oath of office at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila.

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November 30 - 1998 - Joseph Estrada - Chief Justice - Supreme Court - Bonifacio Shrine - Manila

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In 2000, Davide served as the presiding officer of the Estrada impeachment trial. Following the EDSA II Revolution that toppled Estrada from power, Davide administered the oath of office to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in front of the massive crowd at the EDSA Shrine.

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2000 - EDSA II Revolution - Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - EDSA Shrine

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The Philippine Daily Inquirer named him the 2000 Filipino of the year.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer - 2000

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