Marcos swears in Zalameda, stresses speedy justice

President Marcos swears in Rodil Zalameda as Chief Justice at Malacañang on November 9, 2026.

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MANILA, Philippines– President Marcos the other day stressed the significance of an independent judiciary and quick personality of justice as he administered the oath of recently designated Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda.

Zalameda, who prospered retired primary magistrate Alexander Gesmundo, took his oath of workplace at Malacañang.

“If the resolution of a case drags out, it does not just lose time. It likewise includes stress and anxiety and waiting time to households who are looking for justice,” Marcos stated in a Facebook post.

The Chief Executive highlighted continuous efforts to fast-track the resolution of cases and to make sure that Filipinos are dealt with relatively while appreciating the self-reliance of the judiciary.

“The President highlighted the value of a strong, independent and available judiciary in maintaining the rights of every Filipino and making sure that the guideline of law is maintained,” the Presidential Communications Office stated in a declaration.

“This consists of enhancing high court, updating court services, promoting responsibility and keeping stability and impartiality in the administration of justice,” it included.

Zalameda acted as associate justice of the Court of Appeals for 11 years before his visit to the Supreme Court in 2019.

The nation’s leading magistrate has actually remained in the legal practice for more than 30 years, having actually worked as branch clerk of the Makati City Regional Trial Court, personal law specialist, public district attorney, city district attorney of Mandaluyong, administering justice of the Court of Appeals’ 17th Division and SC associate justice.

Prior to his visit as primary justice, critics questioned his self-reliance, explaining that he penned the SC choice that reversed the conviction on 7 counts of graft of Marcos’ mom Imelda.

Malacañang has actually revealed optimism that Zalameda would be objective, keeping in mind that he has substantial legal experience.

His consultation has actually drawn debate, with critics mentioning that he penned the SC choice this year reversing the conviction of Marcos’ mom Imelda on 7 counts of graft associated to the Swiss bank deposits that were gone back to the Philippines after being considered ill-gotten by the SC in 2003.