Fred Ruiz Castro

Fred Ruiz Castro (September 2, 1914 – April 19, 1979) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from January 5, 1976, until his death on April 19, 1979, while on an official trip to India.

Not to be confused with Fredenil Castro.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ruiz and the surname or paternal family name is Castro.
The Honorable
Fred Ruiz Castro
12th Chief Justice of the Philippines
In office
January 5, 1976 – April 19, 1979
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byQuerube Makalintal
Succeeded byEnrique Fernando
78th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
May 29, 1966 – January 5, 1976
Appointed byFerdinand Marcos
Succeeded byVicente Abad Santos
12th Executive Secretary of the Philippines
In office
December 30, 1953 – October 26, 1955
Appointed byRamon Magsaysay
Preceded byMarciano Roque
Succeeded byFortunato de Leon
Personal details
Born(1914-09-02)September 2, 1914
Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands
DiedApril 19, 1979(1979-04-19) (aged 64)
India
SpouseNatividad Hizon
Children5
EducationUniversity of the Philippines
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