Jovencito R. Zuño was a Filipino prosecutor who served as the chief state prosecutor of the Philippines from 1997 to 2010.

Early life and education

Born in

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, Zuño completed his high school education at Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy in Rosario, Batangas. It was during his time at the academy that he first entertained thoughts of pursuing a career in

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. Zuño earned his Bachelor of Laws from Lipa City Colleges in 1963.

Career

Zuño began his legal career as a Special Counsel to the Office of the Prosecutor in

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from 1975 to 1980. He then served as First Assistant City Fiscal at the Office of the City Prosecutor in

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and later as Acting City Fiscal in 1983. In 1985, he joined the

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(DOJ) as State Prosecutor I. He was appointed as Chief State Prosecutor in 1997, a position he held for 13 years, overseeing approximately 1,750 prosecutors nationwide.

Retirement and post-retirement activities

Zuño retired from the DOJ in February 2010, concluding a 35-year career in public service. After retirement, he continued to contribute to public service as an Advisory Board Member of the

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and as a former Legal Consultant for the

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Notable cases

Throughout his career, Zuño was involved in significant legal proceedings, including administrative cases and high-profile investigations. Notably, he was a complainant in an administrative case against Judge Baltazar Dizon, highlighting issues of legal competence and the application of special laws.

Legacy

Zuño's dedication to justice and public service has left a lasting impact on the Philippine legal system.

References

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