Vitaliano Aguirre II
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Vitaliano "Vit" Napeñas Aguirre II (Tagalog: [vitɐˈʎano naˈpɛɲas aˈɡirɛ]; born October 16, 1946)[1] is a Filipino lawyer serving as a commissioner of the National Police Commission from January 11, 2021 to June 30, 2022. He previously served as Secretary of Justice under the Duterte administration from 2016[2] until his resignation in 2018,[3] and vice president and chief legal counsel of Clark Development Corporation under former President Benigno Aquino III.[4] He gained wide public attention in 2012 during the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona when he was cited for contempt after he was caught covering his ears while being lectured by the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.[5]
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Vitaliano Aguirre II | |
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Vice-Chairman of the National Police Commission | |
In office January 11, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Rogelio T. Casurao |
Succeeded by | Atty. Alberto A. Bernardo |
Secretary of Justice | |
In office July 1, 2016 – April 5, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Caparas |
Succeeded by | Menardo Guevarra |
Vice President for Legal Affairs of Clark Development Corporation | |
In office March 16, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
President | Benigno Aquino III |
Preceded by | Perlita M. Sagmit |
Personal details | |
Born | Vitaliano Napeñas Aguirre II (1946-10-16) October 16, 1946 (age 77) Mulanay, Quezon, Philippines |
Political party | PDP–Laban (2016–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (1987–2016) |
Alma mater | San Beda College |
Profession | Lawyer |