| Jose Melo | |
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| In office August 10, 1992 – May 30, 2002 |
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| Appointed by | Fidel Ramos |
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| Preceded by | Ameurfina Melencio Herrera |
| Succeeded by | Conchita Carpio-Morales |
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| Assumed office March 25, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Romeo A. Brawner |
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| Born | May 30, 1932 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse | Norma Cruz Melo |
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Judicial career
Melo obtained his law degree from the Manuel L. Quezon University in 1956. The Manuel L Quezon University (MLQU is located in Hidalgo St During the 1970s, he worked for the Office of the Solicitor General. In 1986, he was appointed to the Philippine Court of Appeals by President Corazon Aquino. The Philippine Court of Appeals ( Filipino: Hukumang Paghahabol ng Pilipinas) is the country's second highest judicial court just after the Supreme Court The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. María Corazón Cojuangco-Aquino (born María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco on January 25, 1933) widely known as Cory Aquino, was the 11th
Melo was appointed by President Fidel Ramos to the Supreme Court on August 10, 1992. Fidel Valdez Ramos (born March 18, 1928) was the 12th President of the Philippines. Melo served for ten years on the High Court, retiring after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 on May 30, 2002.
Melo Commission
On August 21, 2006, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo created an investigating body headed by Melo to probe the extrajudicial and political killings which had targeted militant activists and members of the press. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal on April 5 1947 is a Filipina Politician. [2] The body, popularly known as the Melo Commission, rendered a report which concluded that most of the killings were instigated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, but found no proof linking the murder of activists to a "national policy" as claimed by the left-wing groups. The Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP) ( Filipino: Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is composed of the Philippine Army, Philippine On the other hand the report "linked state security forces to the murder of militants and recommended that military officials, notably retired major general Jovito Palparan, be held liable under the principle of command responsibility for killings in their areas of assignment. "[2]
Comelec appointment
In January of 2008, President Macapagal-Arroyo announced the appointment of Melo as Chairman of the Commission on Elections. His official appointment papers were expected to be transmitted upon the formal expiration of the term of his predecessor, Benjamin Abalos, on February 2, 2008. Benjamin Abalos is a politician and was a former chairman of the Philippine Commission on Election. [4] His appointment is still pending confirmation with the Commission on Appointments. [5]
Members of the Melo Commission (COMELEC) I
Assumed office: March 25, 2008 Dissolved: May 29, 2008
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| 1 | Jose A. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common R. Melo | Chairman |
| 2 | Romeo A. Brawner | Commissioner |
| 3 | Rene V. Romeo Aliac Brawner ( September 17, 1935 — May 29, 2008) was a Filipino public official who served as a Commissioner of the Philippine Sarmiento | Commissioner |
| 4 | Nicodemo T. Ferrer | Commissioner |
| 5 | Moslemen T. Macarambon, Sr. | Commissioner |
Members of the Melo Commission (COMELEC) II
| # | Name | Position |
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| 1 | Jose A. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common R. Melo | Chairman |
| 2 | Rene V. Sarmiento | Commissioner |
| 3 | Nicodemo T. Ferrer | Commissioner |
| 4 | Moslemen T. Macarambon, Sr. | Commissioner |
| Preceded by Romeo A. Brawner (Acting) |
COMELEC Chairman 2008– present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Ameurfina Melencio Herrera |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines 1992–2002 |
Succeeded by Conchita Carpio Morales |
Notes
- ^ "Arroyo names Jose Melo as new chief of Comelec", GMA News. Romeo Aliac Brawner ( September 17, 1935 — May 29, 2008) was a Filipino public official who served as a Commissioner of the Philippine Functions of the Commission Under the Constitution the Commission on Elections is independent of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Philippine 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines is one of 15 members of the Philippine Supreme Court, the highest court in the Philippines. Conchita Carpio-Morales (born June 19, 1941) is an incumbent Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. TV, 2008-01-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.
- ^ a b c "Melo is Comelec chairman", Philippine Daily Inquier, 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.
- ^ abs-cbnnews.com, CA confirms Gonzalez, Puno and others
- ^ Christine Avedaño. "Palace: Melo can't assume COMELEC post yet", Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2008-01-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Retrieved on 2008-02-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
- ^ "Brawner named COMELEC acting chairman", ABS-CBN News, 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Retrieved on 2008-02-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
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