Manuel Moran

Manuel Morán (October 27, 1893 – August 23, 1961) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from July 9, 1945 until March 20, 1951.

For the Spanish actor, see Manolo Morán.

The Honourable Manuel Morán
CJ Moran
7th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office July 9, 1945 – March 20, 1951
Appointed by	Sergio Osmeña
Preceded by	José Yulo
Succeeded by	Ricardo Parás
36th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office December 12, 1938 – July 9, 1945
Appointed by	Manuel Quezon
Preceded by	Claro M. Recto
Succeeded by	Mariano H. De Joya
Personal details
Born	Manuel V. Moran y Palisoc (1893-10-27)October 27, 1893 Binalonan, Pangasinan, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died	August 23, 1961(1961-08-23) (aged 67) Philippines

Career

He graduated from his Bachelor of Laws degree at Escuela de Manila, 1913, and was admitted to the bar in 1913.

He started out as an auxiliary judge of Iloilo and Pampanga before being promoted as a full judge, and later, an Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals. He was appointed as Supreme Court Associate Justice in 1938 then elevated to the post as Chief Justice in July 1945.

After leaving office, he became the first Philippine Ambassador to Spain and the Holy See. Hoping to be appointed again to the Supreme Court, he was extended an ad interim appointment of outgoing president Elpidio Quirino in 1953, but Morán backed out, for he felt that President-elect Ramón Magsaysay would fill such vacancy. His reinstatement never materialized.

References

• Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila

Legal offices
Preceded by José Yulo	Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines 1945-1951	Succeeded by Ricardo Parás
Preceded by Claro M. Recto	Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 1938-1945	Succeeded by Mariano H. De Hoya