Merceditas Gutierrez | |
|---|---|
| 4th Ombudsman of the Philippines | |
| In office December 1, 2005 – May 6, 2011 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Simeon V. Marcelo |
| Succeeded by | Orlando C. Casimiro (acting) |
| Secretary of Justice | |
| In office December 24, 2003 – August 31, 2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Simeon Datumanong |
| Succeeded by | Raul M. Gonzalez |
| In office November 27, 2002 – January 15, 2003 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Hernando Perez |
| Succeeded by | Simeon Datumanong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ma. Merceditas Consunji Navarro September 24, 1948[citation needed] Samal, Bataan, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Alma mater | Ateneo School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ma. Merceditas Consunji Navarro Gutierrez (born September 24, 1948[citation needed]) is a Filipino government official who is currently serving as member of the board of trustees of Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Following her graduation from the Ateneo de Manila University Law School in 1973, she established herself as a significant figure within the governmental sphere through key appointments. Aside from becoming a two-time Justice Secretary of the Philippine Justice Department, Gutierrez also became the first woman to head the post of Ombudsman. She assumed the position on December 1, 2005, and resigned from office on May 6, 2011.