Marcos picks Zalameda to lead Supreme Court
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Rodil V. Zalameda as the next chief justice, with Alexander G. Gesmundo set to reach mandatory retirement age. The President cited the importance of experienced and principled leadership in maintaining public trust in judicial institutions.
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