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Francis Garchitorena | |
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| Presiding Judge of the Sandiganbayan | |
| In office 1986–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Pamaran |
| Succeeded by | Minita Chico-Nazario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Xavier Garchitorena January 8, 1938 Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Died | February 25, 2005 (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 |
Francis Xavier Garchitorena[1] (January 8, 1938 - February 25, 2005) was a Filipino Sandiganbayan Presiding Judge from 1986 to 2002.[2]
Garchitorena 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 Sandiganbayan Justice. Minita V. Chico Nazario was appointed to fill his place.[4]
In 2001, he was embroiled in a dispute with Associate Justice Anacleto Badoy, culminating with the latter going on leave.[5]
- ^ U.S., Consular Reports of Births, 1910-1949
- ^ "Farewell to a man of conviction and integrity, Former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Francis E. Garchitorena". Manila Bulletin. 2005-03-01.
- ^ "Ateneo de Manila University". Ateneo.edu. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
- ^ "Associate Justice Minita V. Chico Nazario retires from the Supreme Court". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
- ^ "Supreme Court moves to patch up Sandigan quarrel". Manila Bulletin. 2001-11-07. Retrieved 2010-10-26.