Francis Garchitorena
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Francis Xavier Garchitorena[1] (January 8, 1938 - February 25, 2005) was a Filipino Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge from 1986 to 2002.[2]
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Francis Garchitorena | |
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Presiding Judge of Sandiganbayan | |
In office 1986–2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Xavier Garchitorena (1938-01-08)January 8, 1938 Camarines Sur, Philippines |
Died | February 25, 2005(2005-02-25) (aged 67) Makati, Philippines |
Spouse | Victoria Pineda |
Parent(s) | Buenaventura de Erquiaga Palacios Flor Chereau Garchitorena |
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Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Naga University |
Known for | Presiding judge of Sandiganbayan |
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Francis studied in Ateneo de Naga University and graduated from the Law School of Ateneo de Manila University in 1962.[3] He was one of the leading lawyers during his time. He was appointed Sandigan Bayan Justice. Minita V. Chico Nazario was appointed to fill his place.[4]
In 2001, he quarreled with Associate Justice Anacleto Badoy, but engaged in dialogue. Eventually Badoy would go on leave after the tensions reached a climax.[5]