Roberto Concepcion
Roberto Reyes Concepcion (June 7, 1903 – May 3, 1987) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from June 17, 1966 until April 18, 1973. He is remembered in the history of the Philippine Supreme Court for protecting the independence of court, and for having fought decisions which would have legitimized the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos. In recognition of his efforts against authoritarian rule, Concepcion's name was inscribed on the Wall of Remembrance at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani in 1994.
Roberto Concepcion | |
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Official portrait | |
| 10th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
| In office June 17, 1966 – April 18, 1973 | |
| Nominated by | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | César Bengzon |
| Succeeded by | Querube Makalintal |
| 62nd Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court | |
| In office February 9, 1954 – June 17, 1966 | |
| Nominated by | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission | |
| In office June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roberto Reyes Concepcion June 7, 1903 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | May 3, 1987 (aged 83) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Children | Catalina C. Buena Carmen V. Valero Roberto Concepcion Jr. Milagros Concepcion Jesus Concepcion |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Concepcion formally left the court in 1973 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age but had, in reality, taken leave of absence 50 days earlier to express his dissent over the court's decision in the Ratification Cases, which upheld the 1973 Constitution, and paved the way for extending Marcos' regime.