Justice Zalameda Eyed for Top Post Amid Controversy Over Imelda Marcos Acquittal
As the Philippines selects its next Chief Justice, Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, who authored the acquittal of Imelda Marcos in a graft case, is reportedly a leading candidate, sparking debate about public trust in the justice system.
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