Bernardo P. Pardo
Bernardo Pardo | |
|---|---|
| 142nd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office September 30, 1998 – February 11, 2002 | |
| Appointed by | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Ricardo J. Francisco |
| Succeeded by | Alicia Austria-Martinez |
| Chairman of the Commission on Elections | |
| In office February 17, 1995 – October 8, 1998 | |
| Appointed by | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Christian Monsod |
| Succeeded by | Luzviminda Tancangco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1932 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 10, 2025 (aged 93) |
| Spouse | Zenaida C. de Dios |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Bernardo Pardo (February 11, 1932 – December 10, 2025) was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and a Comelec Chairman. He was appointed by President Joseph Estrada.
Early life and education
Pardo was born in Manila, to San Isidro, Nueva Ecija natives, Dr. and Mrs. Leopoldo G. Pardo, and was married to Zenaida C. De Dios, with whom he had four children.[1][2]
He graduated high school at Letran College, with honors, in 1950. He was a graduate of Law from the University of Santo Tomas in 1955, and passed the bar examinations with a bar rating of 81.55%, on March 6, 1956. He was a fellow at the Academy of American and International Law, at the University of Texas, in 1978.[2]
Associate Justice
Pardo practiced law, by having been a lawyer in Jose W. Diokno Law Office, 1955–1961. He was Solicitor, in the Office of the Solicitor General, 1971–1974. He was Acting City Judge, Manila, 1965–1967. He was CFI Judge of Caloocan, from 1974 to 1983, RTC Judge of Manila, Br. 43, from 1983 to 1993, and CA Justice from 1993 to 1995. He was promoted to Chair of the COMELEC from 1995 until his appointment to the Supreme Court in 1998.[3]
He was appointed by Joseph Estrada on September 30, 1998. He retired on February 11, 2002.
Death
Pardo died on December 10, 2025, at the age of 93.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Philippine Panorama, Sunday, January 13, 2001, page 10
- ^ a b Philippine Panorama, Manila Bulletin, March 19, 1995
- ^ Philippine Panorama, Sunday, January 10, 2001, page 10
- ^ "SC announces the passing of retired Justice Bernardo P. Pardo". GMA Integrated News. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
External links
- "Associate Justice Bernardo P. Pardo". Supreme Court E-Library. 2019.