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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda as the country's 28th chief justice, Malacañang said Thursday. Zalameda, 63, replaces Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Friday. Communications Secretary Lino Cayetano cited Zalameda’s over three decades of “distinguished service” to the country’s justice system. “From his early years as a court official and public prosecutor to his service in the Court of Appeals and ultimately the Supreme Court, he has devoted his professional life to the administration of justice,” he said in a briefing. “His experience across the different levels of our judicial system gives him a comprehensive understanding of the courts and the people they serve,” Cayetano added. Marcos also “recognizes the importance of experienced and principled leadership in preserving public confidence in our judicial institutions” in selecting Zalameda, according to Cayetano. “The President expresses his confidence that Justice Zalameda will discharge the responsibilities of Chief Justice with integrity, impartiality, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” Cayetano said. — Report from Harlene Delgado For more ABS-CBN News videos, click the link below: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTd1FPrtfZr8&si=pMgC2VJdsqVkmaJR For more News Digital News Raw Cuts, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyY1WylJUmiOw9mcoSbzoyp25AAZAAdn For more Breaking News & Live Coverage videos, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyY1WylJUmgG2ln-vtKXb-oLlGEZc3sR For more latest news and analysis from ABS-CBN News videos, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyY1WylJUmjA30dKUQCDlG7vy38QQk-Y Subscribe to the ABS-CBN News channel! - http://bit.ly/TheABSCBNNews Watch full episodes on iWantTFC for FREE here: https://www.iwant.ph Visit our website at http://news.abs-cbn.com Facebook: https://www.f...