FR. Joaquin Bernas,SJ, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution died on Saturday morning, the Ateneo de Manila University announced. He was 88 years old.

“It is with a heavy heart that Ateneo de Manila University announces the demise of priest, lawyer, and educator Fr Joaquin G Bernas SJ,” the university said in a statement.

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