Antonio Nachura

Antonio Eduardo Bermejo Nachura (June 13, 1941 – March 13, 2022) was a Filipino jurist who was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He took his oath of office as Associate Justice on February 7, 2007, and occupied the position until his mandatory retirement on June 13, 2011. Previously, Nachura had been Solicitor-General of the Philippines at the time his appointment to the Court was announced on January 31, 2007, by then-Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bermejo and the surname or paternal family name is Nachura.
The Honorable
Antonio Nachura
Nachura in 2007
158th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
February 7, 2007 – June 13, 2011
Appointed byGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byReynato Puno
Succeeded byBienvenido L. Reyes
Solicitor General of the Philippines
In office
April 3, 2006 – February 7, 2007
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byAlfredo Benipayo
Succeeded byAgnes Devanadera
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 2nd District
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byCatalino V. Figueroa
Succeeded byCatalino V. Figueroa
Personal details
Born
Antonio Eduardo Bermejo Nachura

(1941-06-13)June 13, 1941
Catbalogan, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedMarch 13, 2022(2022-03-13) (aged 80)
SpouseConchita Sison

Background

Born in Catbalogan, Nachura was a graduate of the San Beda College of Law. He placed 7th in the 1967 bar examinations. In addition, he held a Doctor of Public Management from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila).

From his years as a professor of law and a bar reviewer, Nachura has earned wide respect as an expert in political law. He was the Dean of the Arellano Law School from 1992 to 1994. He resigned as Dean in 1994 to accept an appointment as Undersecretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.

Public life

In 1998, Nachura was elected congressman in the House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District of Samar. He served in the 11th Congress and the 12th Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the 13th Congress.

In February 2006, Nachura was named Chief Presidential Legal Counsel by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The following month, Nachura was appointed Solicitor-General on March 17, 2006, replacing Alfredo Benipayo. In his capacity as Solicitor-General, Nachura has represented the Republic of the Philippines in various cases pending before the courts, including such high-profile cases before the Supreme Court as the People's Initiative cases decided in October, 2006.

Personal life

Nachura died on 13 March 2022, at the age of 80 due to old age.[2]

Notes
  1. "Solicitor General Nachura named SC associate justice". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2007-01-23. Archived from the original on 2 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-31.
  2. Retired SC Associate Justice Nachura passes away
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