Norberto Geraldez
Norberto Geraldez | |
|---|---|
| Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan | |
| In office 28 February 2010 – 4 April 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Maria Cristina Cortez-Estrada |
| Succeeded by | Edilberto G. Villaruz Jr. (acting) |
| 42nd Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan | |
| In office 21 January 2003 – 28 February 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Nario, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Chico-Nazario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norberto Yatco Getaldez December 1, 1949 |
| Died | April 4, 2010 (aged 60) Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse | Regina Padilla Geraldez |
| Children | Norberto Jr., Agustin, Patricia, Nicanor |
| Alma mater | San Beda College (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Judge, Lawyer, Special Prosecutor |
Norberto Yatco Geraldez (December 1, 1949 – April 4, 2010) was a Filipino jurist who served as Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, for a brief period in 2010. Prior to his appointment as Presiding Justice, he served as the 42nd Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan from 2003 to 2010.[1]
Early life and education
Geraldez obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda College in 1977. He was the son of retired Court of Appeals Justice Ambrosio Geraldez and lawyer Herminia Yatco.[2]
Legal and judicial career
He was appointed Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan on 21 January 2003 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. On 28 February 2010, he became Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan, succeeding Maria Cristina Cortez-Estrada.[2]
Death
Geraldez died at age 60 due to pancreatic cancer. His remains were cremated and brought to the Heritage Memorial in Fort Bonifacio[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Punongbayan, Michael (5 April 2010). "Newly installed Sandigan Justice Geraldez dies". Philippine Star. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sandigan's Norberto Geraldez passes away at 60". GMA News. 4 April 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2025.