Zalameda asked to restore people’s trust in the justice system

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan challenged on Friday newly-appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda to bring back Filipinos’ trust in the justice system.  Zalameda was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take the place of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who is set to retire on Friday.  “Leading the reform in the

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