Jose Melo

Jose Armando R. Melo (May 30, 1932 – October 18, 2020) was a Filipino lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1992 to 2002. He also served as Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), and was succeeded by election lawyer Sixto Brillantes.

The Honorable
Jose Melo
Melo circa 2009
Chairman of the Commission on Elections
In office
March 25, 2008  January 17, 2011
Appointed byGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byRomeo A. Brawner
Succeeded bySixto Brillantes
128th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
August 10, 1992  May 30, 2002
Appointed byFidel Ramos
Preceded byAmeurfina Melencio-Herrera
Succeeded byConchita Carpio-Morales
Personal details
Born(1932-05-30)May 30, 1932
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedOctober 18, 2020(2020-10-18) (aged 88)
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
SpouseNorma Cruz Melo
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