ASEANEWS HEADLINE-COURTS & CRIME | MANILA: Zalameda named new Supreme Court Chief Justice
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Zalameda named new Supreme Court Chief Justice
President Marcos has selected Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who is set to retire on Friday, Nov. 6. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano announced Zalameda’s selection on Thursday, Nov. 5, calling it one of the President’s most consequential constitutional responsibilities.
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At A Glance
- President Marcos has selected Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda as the next Chief Justice, succeeding Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who retires on November 6.
- Zalameda brings more than three decades of experience in the judiciary, having served as a court official, public prosecutor, Court of Appeals justice, and Supreme Court associate justice.
- Malacañang said Marcos expressed confidence that Zalameda would lead the judiciary with integrity, impartiality, and commitment to the rule of law.
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Incoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil V. Zalameda (Supreme Court PH/Facebook)
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President Marcos has selected Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who is set to retire on Friday, Nov. 6.
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Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano announced Zalameda’s selection on Thursday, Nov. 5, calling it one of the President’s most consequential constitutional responsibilities.
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He said President Marcos is confident that Zalameda will perform his duties as top magistrate responsibly.
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“The President expresses his confidence that Justice Zalameda will discharge the responsibilities of Chief Justice with integrity, impartiality, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” Cayetano said.
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“We congratulate Justice Zalameda on his selection and wish him well as he prepares to assume this important responsibility to the Filipino people,” he added.
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According to Cayetano, Zalameda brings more than three decades of experience in the country’s justice system, having served in various capacities across the judiciary.
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From his early years as a court official and public prosecutor, Zalameda went on to serve in the Court of Appeals before joining the Supreme Court.
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“His experience across the different levels of our judicial system gives him a comprehensive understanding of the courts and the people they serve,” the PCO chief said.
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Cayetano noted that in selecting Zalameda, President Marcos recognized the importance of experienced and principled leadership in maintaining public confidence in the country’s judicial institutions.
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Meanwhile, the Palace official also thanked Gesmundo for his dedicated service to the judiciary and the nation.
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Zalameda was among three Supreme Court associate justices previously floated as possible successors to Gesmundo, alongside Associate Justices Ramon Paul L. Hernando and Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, who penned the June 10, 2026, Supreme Court First Division decision acquitting former First Lady Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft, overturning the Sandiganbayan’s 2018 conviction after ruling that the prosecution failed to establish her guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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The ruling prompted speculation that it could influence President Marcos’ choice of the next chief justice, but Malacañang dismissed those claims as lacking factual basis and stressed that the administration respects the Supreme Court’s independence.
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