MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday paid tribute to late Fr. Joaquin Bernas, a Jesuit lawyer and one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution.
During the Senate’s plenary session, the chamber adopted Senate Resolution No. 674, taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 675, extolling Bernas for his “immeasurable and invaluable contributions to the legal profession and society.” The two resolutions were introduced by Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Richard Gordon, respectively.
Bernas, a notable constitutionalist and one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, passed away over the weekend. He was 88.
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