Marcelo B. Fernan

October 25,2023 - Marcelo B Fernan’s 96th Birth Anniversary
“Born in 1927, he belonged to the generation that found its childhood cut short by the war; he was even detained by the Japanese. Returning to school after peace was restored, he would tell his friends he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Manuel Briones, one time senator, failed candidate for vice-president, and then Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. In one sense the ambition he confessed to his friends would find fruition: he would be all that his uncle was, and more. He became Senate President.” - The First Gentleman of Cebu by Manuel L. Quezon III

“As a true blood public servant, he believed that authority or ephemeral privileges should not influence the thrust of his work. Fernan proved that everyone deserves to have a just and fair trial, regardless of their status in the economic strata. Until the end, he was a staunch advocate of ensuring that the government should put first the welfare and dignity of its countrymen.” (PTV – Aleli V. Dorado-Suguitan)

Today, July 11, 2022, we commemorate the man, Marcelo Briones Fernan, on his 23rd death anniversary. May we all live by his example of integrity, honesty, humility, and courage to fight for what is true and just. marcelobfernan.com

We ask for your fervent prayers and fond remembrances for our beloved Celing today.

THE LEGACY
Marcelo B. Fernan
TOFIL Laureate for Judiciary
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Marcelo "Celing" Briones Fernan (October 24, 1926 – July 11, 1999) was a Filipino lawyer and political figure. He is the only Filipino to have served as both Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and as Senate President. He is also the third Filipino to have headed both the judicial and legislative branches of government, after Querube Makalintal who served as Chief Justice and Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa in the 1970s, and José Yulo, who served as Chief Justice and Speaker of the House of Representatives before 1946.

Fernan was born in Cebu City, Cebu in 1926. In 1953 he graduated with a degree in law from the University of the Philippines. He went to Harvard University in United States to obtain his master's degree. He returned to the Philippines soon after to finally serve his profession as a lawyer, particularly in his home province. Soon, he became a litigator, a trial court lawyer.

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Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Fernan
https://www.marcelobfernan.com/
Marcelo B. Fernan
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The Legacy of Excellence and Integrity

Marcelo B. Fernan was elected Senate President after serving as Chief Justice. He is the only Filipino to have led the Judiciary and the Legislature.

Erratum: CJ Fernan was born in 1927. Thank you to his relatives and our followers for the correction. We apologize for the error.

Lovingly remembered today...

Today, July 11, 2020 is the 21st death anniversary of Marcelo Briones Fernan or Celing, as he was fondly called by friends and relatives. We give you a quick glimpse into his private life with friends and family.