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Joaquin G. Bernas | |
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| 28th President of the Ateneo de Manila University | |
| In office April 1, 1984 – April 1, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Jose A. Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Bienvenido Nebres |
| Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission | |
| In office June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1932 Baao, Camarines Sur, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 6, 2021 (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Residence(s) | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Berchmans College Ateneo de Manila University Woodstock College New York University |
| Profession | Lawyer Professor Jesuit Priest |
| Ecclesiastical career | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ordained | 1965 |
Joaquin G. Bernas SJ (July 7, 1932 – March 6, 2021) was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, college professor and writer who was Dean Emeritus of the Ateneo de Manila Law School in Makati, Philippines. He was a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission which drafted the 1987 Philippine Constitution.[1][2]
Bernas specialized in the Philippine Constitution and was an author of law books and articles.
- ^ Torres, Tetch (June 27, 2012). "What ails Philippine economy? 2 Constitution framers take differing views". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "A defective Constitution". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2019.