President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the ceremonial oath of office to newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda at Malacañang, marking a leadership transition for the country’s highest court.
In a social media post on Monday, November 9, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) emphasized that the ceremony highlights the importance of keeping the judiciary independent, effective, and responsive to the public.
”Justice for every Filipino must be delivered fairly, efficiently, and without unnecessary delay,” the PCO stated.
The Palace noted that key priorities for the judiciary include clearing case backlogs and resolving disputes more quickly to safeguard citizens’ rights and bolster public confidence in the legal system.
Zalameda steps into the role with an extensive background in law and public service. Appointed as a Supreme Court associate justice in 2019, his prior experience includes serving as a Court of Appeals associate justice, a public prosecutor, and the city prosecutor of Mandaluyong City.
Marcos selected Zalameda on November 5 to succeed former Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 on November 6.