Background
Cruz, Avelino Velasquez was born on December 17, 1940 in Pasig, Manila, The Philippines. Son of Octavio Villareal and Andrea Velasquez Cruz.
Cruz, Avelino Velasquez was born on December 17, 1940 in Pasig, Manila, The Philippines. Son of Octavio Villareal and Andrea Velasquez Cruz.
San Beda College (Bachelor of Laws, magna cum laude, 1961). University of Michigan (Master of Laws Professor, San Beda College of Law, Manila, 1965-1973. Special Lecturer, University of the Philippines Law Center.
Professorial Lecturer, Graduate Studies, College of Law, University of the Philippines.
Spoken languages: English and Pilipino.
Worked at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (Metro Manila) specializing in Business Law, Public Utilities,Association of Southeast Asian Nations Law Systems, Corporate Disputes. Admitted to the bar, 1962, Philippines. Professor, San Beda College of Law, 1965-1973.
Special Lecturer, University of the Philippines Law Center, 1977-1981.
Professorial Lecturer, College of Law, University of the Philippines, 1981-1983. Member: Integrated Bar of the Philippines (Member, Board of Governors.
Vice President for Southern Luzon Region, 1977-1979. President, Rizal Chapter, 1977-1979).
Legal Management Council of the Philippines (President, 1972-1973).
Philippine Society of International Law. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Law Association of the Philippines (President, 1985-1987. Secretary, 1993-1996).
Citizens Legal Aid Society of the Philippines (President, 1989-199).
American Bar Association (Associate Member).
President Citizen's Legal Aid Society of The Philippines, since 1990. Chief legalcoun. Nacionalista Party of The Philippines, 1991-1992. Member American Bar Association, International Business Alliance, San Beda Alumni Association (president 1983-1985, Achievement citation 1962), Association of Southeast Asian Nations Law Association (secretary-general since 1992, Appreciation award 1987), Integrated Bar of The Philippines (vice president, Board of Governors 1977-1979, president Rizal chapter 1977-1979, various awards), Manila Polo Club, Manila Yacht Club, Manila Golf Club, Rotary Club of Manila.
Married Helen Abalos Canave, May 22, 1965. Children: Maria Nerissa, Franz Avellino, Maria Tricia, Mary Rosalynn.
