Marcos Appoints Rodil Zalameda as New Chief Justice
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Marcos Appoints Rodil Zalameda as New Chief Justice

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has appointed Rodil Zalameda as the new Chief Justice. This appointment is seen as reflecting the Marcos administration's influence within the judiciary.

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