Felix Makasiar Politician

Félix Valencia Makasiar (November 20, 1915 - February 19, 1992) was the 14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, serving in that capacity for four months in 1985. His 85-day stint as Chief Justice, abbreviated only because of the rule requiring mandatory retirement upon reaching the age of 70, was the second-shortest such tenure in Philippine history. Prior to his promotion as Chief Justice, Makasiar had served for 15 years as an Associate Justice.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 20, 1915
Birth place
Siaton Negros Oriental
Date of deathFebruary 19, 1992

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Office holder

office
Secretary of Justice
Solicitor General of the Philippines
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
president
successor
Vicente Abad Santos

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External resources

  1. http://elibrary.supremecourt.gov.ph/index3.php?justicetype=Chief%20Justice&justiceid=a45475a11ec72b843d74959b60fd7bd6455b9d42bebc5