10 Facts About Enrique Fernando

Enrique Fernando was a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity.

Enrique Fernando was eventually appointed as the George A Malcolm Professor of Constitutional Law.

Enrique Fernando was appointed as a Code Commissioner in 1953 and served in that capacity until 1964.

Enrique Fernando likewise engaged in an extensive private practice prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court.

In 1966, Enrique Fernando was appointed as Presidential Legal Counsel by Ferdinand Marcos.

Enrique Fernando was especially noted for his mastery of American jurisprudence on republicanism and individual rights.

Enrique Fernando would have ample opportunity to expound on these subjects during his 17-year tenure on the Court.

However, unlike Teehankee who progressively became a consistent dissenter to the martial-law rule of Marcos, Enrique Fernando frequently voted to affirm challenged acts of the martial law regime.

Enrique Fernando promptly resigned, and retired Court of Appeals Justice Corazon Agrava was appointed to head what became known as the Agrava Fact-Finding Board Commission.

Enrique Fernando remained in active practice until shortly before his death at the age 89 in 2004.