Permanent Representative to the UN, New York Hilario G. Davide of Philippines
Davide was born on December 20, 1935 in Barangay Colawin, in Argao, Cebu to Hilario P.
On January 24, 1991, Davide was appointed by then-President Aquino as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Davide is the recipient of many awards.
Davide was born on December 20, 1935 in the remote barangay of Colawin, in Argao, Cebu to Hilario P.
Davide was later elected as delegate of the 4th district of Cebu to the Constitutional Convention (ConCon) in 1971.
Davide was appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on January 24, 1991.
In 2008, Davide received the "Spirit of the UN" Award from the United Nations for his notable work in promoting spirituality and values in the world.
Ambassador Davide was born on 20 December 1935 in the remote mountain barangay of Colawin, in Argao, Cebu.
In 1970, Ambassador Davide was elected as delegate of the 4th District of Cebu to the Constitutional Convention of 1971.
Ambassador Davide was appointed as Chairman and he was deemed resigned as Chairman of the COMELEC.
On 24 January 1991, Ambassador Davide was appointed by President Aquino as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Ambassador Davide was appointed by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on 30 November 1998 as the 20th Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court.
Ambassador Davide is the recipient of many awards.
Apart from the Magsaysay Award, Ambassador Davide is also the recipient of the 2005 Most Distinguished Alumnus Award given by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association; the 2003 Man of the Year Award by the Philippine Free Press; the 2000 Filipino of the Year Award by the Philippine Daily Inquirer; the 2001 Rule of Law Award; the 1999 The Outstanding Filipino Award in Environmental Law; the 2003 Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion Award for Legal Aid by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; and 13 honorary degrees in doctoral in law and humanities.
Ambassador Davide is married to the former Virginia Jimenea Perez with whom he has five children: Hilario III (an incumbent city councilor in Cebu City), Joseph Bryan Hilary, Sheryl Ann, Noreen, and Delster Emmanuel.
Petitioner Hilario Davide was a District Supervisor in Mactan District, comprising the municipalities of Opon and Cordova, Province of Cebu.
In the instant case, it is not disputed that appellee Hilario Davide was extended an ad interim appointment as City Superintendent of Schools of Lapu-Lapu City on November 6,1961, as a result of deliberate action and careful consideration of the need for the appointment and the appointee's qualifications.
even for a second think that Chief Justice Davide is guilty of the charges.
for his accomplishments in government service.
History records that by 12:30 of that same day, less than an hour after receiving above fax, Davide had sworn in GMA, who first denied to the Press, then admitted having sent the above.
against Davide was filed by more than 80 congressmen, led by Cong.
by more than 80 congressmen, led by Cong.
own heavy workload and living modestly.
At the outset, I must confess that paying a tribute to Chief Justice Davide is a very difficult task.
Incidentally, most of you may not be aware that much of the monetary reward that Chief Justice Davide received from the Ramon Magsaysay award was donated for the scholarship of deserving poor children and as cash awards for outstanding court employees.
But Chief Justice Davide is different.
Chief Justice Davide was one of the main speakers.
While Judge Clifford Wallace of the US Circuit Court of Appeals stated, "Chief Justice Davide is one of the greatest justice reformists in our time.
Chief Justice Davide has indeed lived the full spectrum of a diverse life and career as a scholar, lawyer, legislator, magistrate, husband, and father.
Chairman and he was deemed resigned as Chairman of the COMELEC.
Chief Justice Davide was the first of these.
Chief Justice Davide is known in the region not only for his keen interest in judicial standards and in combating corruption.
It will be for Philippine lawyers to judge whether those controversies have relevance to the judicial tasks in this country, in which Chief Justice Davide has laboured with such distinction over his judicial life.
In conclusion, Pangalangan affirmedthat Davide is judge of conscience able to strike a balance between upholding the law and promoting substantive social cause.
NEW YORK, 12 June 2007 — Just three months in his job as Manilas point person in the United Nations, Ambassador Hilario G.
Romulo, the Philippine Mission to the United Nations reported that Ambassador Davide was formally appointed by General Assembly President Haya Rashed Al Khalifa on Wednesday to undertake consultations on the proposed UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
are in close touch with the people.
Cato, Press Officer of the Mission issued this statement: "Ambassador Davide knew nothing about the case as he was out of the country and arrived only on July 6, while the Consul General only learned about the case in the Manila newspapers at around the same time Ambassador Baja was already issuing his denials to the media.
session on April 7-24 at the UN headquarters.
its) leadership on the crucial and timely issue of disarmament.