President Marcos appoints Zalameda as 28th Chief Justice

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda as the country’s 28th Chief Justice, Malacañang announced Thursday. Zalameda will succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who is set to reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Friday. Communications Secretary Lino Cayetano said the appointment recognizes Zalameda’s more than three decades of service in the justice system, including his experience as a court official, public prosecutor, Court of Appeals justice, and Supreme Court associate justice.