Artemio Villaseñor Panganiban Jr. (born December 7, 1937) is a Filipino jurist and public figure. He was born in Manila. Panganiban served as the 21st chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, holding that office from December 2005 until his retirement in December 2007.
Background and career
Panganiban trained and practiced as a lawyer before rising to the higher levels of the Philippine judiciary. He served on the Supreme Court bench and later became its chief justice. His tenure on the Court spanned several years during which he participated in the Court’s decisions and administration.
Judicial focus and public work
Throughout his public life, Panganiban has been involved in discussions about the rule of law, judicial reform, and access to justice. Following his retirement from the bench, he has remained active in legal circles as a commentator, lecturer, and adviser on legal and civic matters.
Summary
- Full name: Artemio Villaseñor Panganiban Jr.
- Born: December 7, 1937, in Manila
- Position: 21st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (Dec 2005 – Dec 2007)