Estelito Mendoza, ang tinaguriang ‘super abugado’, pumanaw na
- Estelito Mendoza, a legal luminary referred to by some as ‘super abugado’ has passed away
- The prominent lawyer and former government official died on Wednesday at the age of 95
- His passing was confirmed by the Philippine National Bank (PNB) where he had served as its director since 2009
- The legal career of the famous lawyer spanned several decades, making him a significant figure in the country’s jurisprudence
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The Philippine legal community mourns the passing of Estelito Mendoza, a prominent lawyer and former solicitor general, who died on Wednesday at the age of 95.
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The announcement was made by the Philippine National Bank (PNB), where Mendoza had served as a director since January 1, 2009.
Mendoza's extensive legal career spanned decades, marking him as a significant figure in Philippine jurisprudence.
His tenure as solicitor general, from 1972 to 1986, coincided with the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., a period of significant historical context.
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In more recent times, Mendoza's legal expertise was sought by Vice President Sara Duterte, whom he represented in three certiorari petitions brought before the Supreme Court.
These petitions centered on the contentious 125 million Philippine peso confidential fund received by the Vice President in 2022.
Known for his formidable legal acumen, Mendoza earned the moniker "super lawyer" due to his successful representation of numerous high-profile political figures.
His clientele included former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and Juan Ponce Enrile, the current president's chief legal adviser.
These cases often involved complex legal proceedings before the Sandiganbayan and the Supreme Court.
Mendoza's passing marks the end of an era in Philippine law. His involvement in numerous landmark cases, and his representation of prominent political figures, has left an indelible mark on the nation's legal landscape.
His career reflects a deep understanding of Philippine law, and a dedication to its practice. He was a significant figure in the legal community, and his contributions will be remembered.
The legal community, and the country as a whole, acknowledge the impact of Estelito Mendoza's career, and his contributions to Philippine law. His passing brings to a close a long and influential career.
Estelito Mendoza was a Filipino lawyer who served as the country’s Solicitor General 1972 to 1986. As SolGen, he successfully defended the validity of the 1973 Constitution of the Philippines in the Ratification Cases. He was also the Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Legal Committee in 1976. Mendoza served as Minister of Justice from 1984 to 1986, Member of the Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1980 and 1984 to 1986, and provincial governor of Pampanga from 1980 to 1984 and from 1985 to 1986. He was also the founding partner of Estelito P. Mendoza and Associates. In his long trial-lawyer career, he was dubbed as the “Attorney of Last Resort.” He died on March 26, 2025 at the age of 95.
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