Joaquin Bernas
| Joaquin G. Bernas | |
|---|---|
| 28th President of the Ateneo de Manila University | |
|
In office April 1, 1984 – April 1, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Fr. Jose A. Cruz, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 8, 1932 Baao, Camarines Sur, Philippine Islands |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Residence | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Alma mater |
Berchmans College Ateneo de Manila University Woodstock College New York University |
| Profession |
Lawyer Professor Jesuit Priest |
| Religion | Catholic |
Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J., J.S.D. is a Jesuit and is Dean Emeritus of Ateneo Law School in Makati City, Philippines. He was a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission which drafted the present Philippine Constitution.[1]
Bernas specializes in the Philippine Constitution and is an author of law books and articles.
Education
Bernas earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, Latin, and Greek Classics and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Berchmans College in 1956 and 1957 respectively. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws from Ateneo Law School in 1962 and placed 9th in the bar examinations of that year.
Bernas earned degrees in Licentiate of Sacred Theology from Woodstock College in 1966, Master of Laws and Doctor of Juridical Science from New York University in 1965 and 1968 respectively.
Career
Bernas served as Dean of Ateneo Law School, President of Ateneo de Manila University from 1984 to 1993, a Member of the Constitutional Commission formed by President Corazon Aquino in 1986, a Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, and a Director of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Upon his retirement as Law Dean in 2004, Bernas was conferred the position of Dean Emeritus at Ateneo School of Law. He continues to teach Constitutional Law and Public International Law to law freshmen and sophomores.
Publications
- The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary. Rex Bookstore (2009).
- Constitutional Structure and Powers of Government. Rex Bookstore (2006).
- Constitutional Rights and Social Demands. Rex Bookstore (2004).
- The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines: A Comprehensive Reviewer. Rex Bookstore (2006).
- An Introduction to Public International Law. Rex Bookstore (2002).
- From One-Man Rule to "People Power." 46 Ateneo Law Journal 44 (2001).
- The Intent of the 1986 Constitution Writers. Rex Bookstore (1995).
References
- ↑ Torres, Tetch (June 27, 2012). "What ails Philippine economy? 2 Constitution framers take differing views". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 July 2012.