Zalameda Appointed New Chief Justice, Experience Hailed Amidst Confidence Concerns
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Zalameda Appointed New Chief Justice, Experience Hailed Amidst Confidence Concerns

Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, a Duterte appointee with over three decades of legal experience, has been named the Philippines' next Chief Justice, succeeding Alexander Gesmundo. While his extensive judicial background is lauded, concerns have been raised about potential impacts on public confidence in the justice system.

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