Norberto Geraldez

Norberto Geraldez
Presiding Justice of the Sandiganbayan
In office
28 February 2010 – 4 April 2010
Appointed byGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded byMaria Cristina Cortez-Estrada
Succeeded byEdilberto G. Villaruz Jr. (acting)
42nd Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan
In office
21 January 2003 – 28 February 2010
Appointed byGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded byNario, Sr.
Succeeded byChico-Nazario
Personal details
BornNorberto Yatco Getaldez
December 1, 1949
DiedApril 4, 2010(2010-04-04) (aged 60)
Manila, Philippines
SpouseRegina Padilla Geraldez
ChildrenNorberto Jr., Agustin, Patricia, Nicanor
Alma materSan Beda College (LL.B.)
OccupationJudge, 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]

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

  1. ^ a b Punongbayan, Michael (5 April 2010). "Newly installed Sandigan Justice Geraldez dies". Philippine Star. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Sandigan's Norberto Geraldez passes away at 60". GMA News. 4 April 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2025.