Manuel Moran

For the Spanish actor, see Manolo Morán.

In this Philippine name, normally written in reverse, the first or paternal family name is Moran and the second or maternal family name is Palisoc.

Manuel Vicente Moran y Palisoc (October 27, 1893 – August 23, 1961), more commonly known as Manuel V. Moran, was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from July 9, 1945, until March 20, 1951.

The Honourable Manuel V. Moran
Official portrait
7th Chief Justice of the Philippines
In office July 9, 1945 – March 20, 1951
Appointed by	Sergio Osmeña
Preceded by	José Yulo
Succeeded by	Ricardo Paras
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 Vicente 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) Manila, Philippines
Spouse	Nieves Gonzalez de Moran
Alma mater	Escuela de Manila

Career

Moran graduated from his Bachelor of Laws degree at Escuela de Manila 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 Moran backed out, for he felt that President-elect Ramon Magsaysay would fill such vacancy. His reinstatement never materialized.