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judge Defensor-Santiago. Corona Manufacturing Corp., the Philippine
Without uttering a word, Aguirre He also had stints as: Islands, the Group Management
blew Defensor-Santiago’s top – by • OIC Provincial Board Member Corporation, Consolidated Insurance
simply covering his ears [literally], • Technical Assistant during the Co. Inc., Peninsula Resort Corporation,
which unwittingly elevated him to 1971 Constitutional Convention Audemus Adjustment Corporation,
instant stardom. His spontaneous Underwriters Publications Co. Inc.,
Exel Management and Development
Corp., Quezon Province Investors
Corporation, Milathel Corporation,
Family Consolidated Plans Inc., IUM
[Phils] Inc., Radiowealth Finance Co.
ActuAlly my Inc., Mulanay Light Bringers Club and
even the San Beda College where he is
term under an alumnus.
Aguirre is also a patent lawyer and
the rule of a licensed real estate broker.

lAw, my term Prior to Napolcom
His knack for the law also made
would only be him a sought-after practicing lawyer.
in continuity Proof of such are the many noted law
firms that he used to be with as senior
with the partner.
A “De Campanilla” lawyer that he
unfinished is, Aguirre found himself pre-occupied
term of the

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gesture was caught on cam by cAsurAo. thAt
covering photo-journalists and
prominently published in each of the would until
31 Manila-based daily newspapers,
links of which trended over various mArch 8 next
social media platforms for weeks.
In an interview, Aguirre claims yeAr. but
pissing off Defensor-Santiago was not
among his legal strategies as a member under the lAw,
of the prosecution panel. He, however,
stressed that the situation called for it, i could Also
adding that he won’t allow anybody
to step on his dignity as a lawyer, or a be reAppointed
Filipino for that matter.
He was cited for contempt and he to A fresh six
doesn’t seem to regret what he did.
yeAr term.
Too Many to Mention but it would
A brilliant lawyer that he is, he
also held quite a number of positions All depend
both in the government and in the with a long list of controversial court
private sector. He also dons a long list on the next cases where he served as lead defense
of awards and citations such as the counsel.
following: president.” Prior to his most recent designation
• 2015 Quezon Medalya ng at Napolcom, he was the managing
Karangalan, the highest award in the partner at Aguirre & Aguirre Law
Province of Quezon office, and taught law at the Arellano
• 2015 Outstanding Litigator Award University Law Foundation prior
given by Lex Talionis Fraternitas Inc. to the most recent designation. He
• 2012 and 2013 Distinguished was also a member of the board of
Bedan Award in the field of Law • President of BF CRAB directors for the Kamhantik Hotel and
[Private Practice] Homeowners Association Inc. Resort Corporation, Kamhantik Travel
• 2012 Recipient of Congressional • Director of the United BF and Tours Inc., and Kamhantik Peak
Commendation by virtue of House Homeowners Association Corporation, which he gave up upon
Resolution No. 23 for unprecedented • Also held corporate positions taking his oath of office.
achievement during the impeachment for various private corporations He was also compelled to divest
trial of then Chief Justice Renato which include Lavine Loungewear his interest from the Foster Realty

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