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Rodil Zalameda sworn in as Philippines' 28th Chief Justice
Rodil Zalameda took his oath of office Friday as the country's new chief justice, one day after Malacañang formally announced his appointment. The entire Supreme Court bench attended the ceremony, marking the transition from outgoing Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.
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MANILA — Rodil Zalameda assumed the position of chief justice of the Philippines on Friday in a ceremony attended by all 15 members of the Supreme Court en banc. The swearing-in took place a day after the Office of the President made public his appointment to the country's highest judicial post.
Outgoing Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who completed his final day in office, presided over the full court attendance at the oathtaking. The presence of the entire bench underscored the significance of the leadership transition at the apex of the judiciary.
Zalameda's appointment marks a pivotal moment in the Philippine judicial system as he takes over stewardship of the Supreme Court. The full participation of the court members in his inauguration reflected institutional continuity and the judiciary's commitment to the transfer of authority at its highest level.