Fredderick Vida
Fredderick Vida | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Justice | |
Acting | |
| Assumed office October 10, 2025[a] | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Jesus Crispin Remulla |
| Mayor of Mendez, Cavite | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Francisco Mendoza Jr. |
| Preceded by | Manuel Romera |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Mendoza Jr. |
| Vice Mayor of Mendez, Cavite | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Manuel Romera |
| Preceded by | Raygan Dimapilis |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Sarmiento |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fredderick Aure Vida 1970 or 1971 (age 54–55)[3] |
| Party | Nacionalista (2012–2015; 2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNA (2015–2018) Lakas (2007–2009) Liberal (2009–2012) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (AB) Ateneo de Manila University (LLB) |
Fredderick "Eric" Aure Vida is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the acting secretary of justice since 2025.
Early life and education
Vida earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman and pursued law studies at the Ateneo School of Law. He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo, earning the distinction of Silver Medalist. Following this, he successfully passed the 1996 Bar Examinations and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1997.[4]
Career
Vida began his legal career as an associate in a private law firm and later established his own law practice. In 2006, he assumed the role of Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel.[4]
In 2007, he was elected as the vice mayor of Mendez, Cavite. He ran for re-election as in 2010 and lost to Ralph Sarmiento.[5] He subsequently served as Municipal Mayor of Mendez from 2013 to 2022, serving three consecutive terms. During his final term as mayor, he concurrently served as the President of the Mayor's League of Cavite from 2019 to 2022.[4]
He was entrusted with the role of Assistant Secretary of the Department of Justice in January 2023, under fellow Caviteño and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and was eventually appointed as Undersecretary in October 2023.[4]
Since 2025, Vida has served as acting secretary of justice, following the appointment of Remulla as ombudsman.[6] On November 13, 2025, Vida's appointment as the Secretary of Justice was officially confirmed by Department of Justice.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ Served as Officer in Charge Secretary of the DOJ from October 10, 2025 until November 13, 2025.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b Ambrosio, Zyann (November 13, 2025). "Fredderick Vida confirms appointment as DOJ Secretary". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Murcia, Alvin (November 14, 2025). "Vida confirms justice secretary appointment". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "CAAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROFILE (as of Nov 2025)" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. November 2025. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Secretary's Profile :: Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines :: Tel: (+632) 523 8482, (+632) 523 6826". www.doj.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS For the May 10, 2010 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections Law Department.
- ^ Laqui, Ian. "Vida named acting DOJ chief as Remulla takes Ombudsman post". Philstar.com.