Alberto Agra Explained

Alberto Agra
President:Rodrigo Duterte
Bongbong Marcos
Office:Chairperson of the Philippine Reclamation Authority
Term Start:November 7, 2016
Predecessor:Roberto Muldong
President2:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Office2:Secretary of Justice
Term Start2:March 10, 2010
Term End2:June 30, 2010
Predecessor2:Agnes Devanadera (acting)
Successor2:Leila de Lima
President3:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Term Start3:January 16, 2010
Term End3:June 30, 2010
Predecessor3:Agnes Devanadera
Successor3:Jose Anselmo Cadiz
Birth Date:7 April 1963
Alma Mater:Ateneo de Manila University
Profession:Lawyer

Alberto Agra (born April 7, 1963) is a Filipino lawyer who previously served as acting Justice secretary of the Republic of the Philippines.

He also serves as president of Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation.[1]

Career

Agra was appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as acting solicitor general and acting justice secretary in 2010. Three years later, the Supreme Court declared his dual appointment as unconstitutional.[2]

During his tenure as justice secretary, he dropped charges against two suspects in the Ampatuan massacre case, ARMM governor Zaldy Ampatuan and his brother Akmad Ampatuan.[3] [4]

His department also failed to protect Suwaib Upham, a key witness and self-confessed participant in the massacre who sought witness protection and was later murdered in Maguindanao.[5]

Two days before the end of his term, he dismissed charges against government personnel accused of human trafficking.[6]

On 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as chairman of the board of Philippine Reclamation Authority.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation . Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation . February 7, 2022.
  2. News: Punay . Ed . SC: Dual appointment of Agra in 2010 unconstitutional . February 7, 2022 . PhilStar.com . February 20, 2013.
  3. News: DOJ orders prosecutors drop murder raps vs 2 Ampatuans . February 7, 2022 . ABS-CBN News . April 17, 2010.
  4. News: Conde . Carlos H. . Philippines Drops Charges Against Two Brothers in Mass Killings . February 7, 2022 . The New York Times . April 17, 2010.
  5. News: Dedace . Sophia . Lawyer, group say DOJ liable for massacre witness' death . February 7, 2022 . GMA News Online. June 28, 2010.
  6. News: Human trafficking charges against 15 DMIA personnel dropped . February 7, 2022 . ABS-CBN News . July 4, 2010.
  7. News: PRA WELCOMES NEW CHAIRMAN, GM . February 7, 2022 . Philippine Reclamation Authority . November 16, 2016.