Nominated by Governor Carl T. C. Gutierrez
for Supreme Court Justice
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F. Philip Carbullido
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Wife Fe speaks to Phil during hearing. |
Siblings Norma and Paul sit behind Phil during the hearing. |
Republican Party Chair, David Sablan testified in favor of
Carbullido's appointment. |
The session hall was packed, the area behind it was standing room
only, and the public hearing room was also packed with Carbullido supporters. There was a
"pala pala" canopy set up outside and food spread across the table for everyone.
I have covered many confirmation hearings, but none compares to the outpouring of support
that F. Philip Carbullido received at his confirmation hearing on August 30, 2000. |
Dr. David Shimizu (former senator) testifying in favor of
Carbullido's appointment. Former Senator George Bamba, right, testified before Shimizu. |
Mother-in-law Florencia Crisostomo Lizama Garrido & Phil's
brother John. |
Mayors Council present resolution supporting Carbullido's
confirmation |
Parents: Maria Salas Castro & Francisco Chaco Carbullido |
Former Speaker Joe T. San Agustin endorses Carbullido |
In Box: Petitions containing 5,000 signatures supporting
Carbullido's appointment to the Supreme Court of Guam. |
Former senator Ping Duenas spearheaded a two-week petition effort,
collecting 5,000 signatures supporting Carbullido's appointment. |
Mayors Council Secretary, Chalan Pago/Ordot Mayor Rosanna San
Miguel, reads supportive resolution. |
Former senators and Congressman first to testify at hearing. |
Former senators Joe Leon Guerrero and Jerry Rivera testify in
Carbullido's favor. |