Fifteen chief prosecutors in Metro Manila have formally endorsed Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda as the country’s next chief justice, citing his legal expertise, leadership, and unblemished record in public service.
In Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026, the NCR Chief Prosecutors Association, Inc. declared Zalameda as the most qualified candidate to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who is set to retire on November 6, DZRH's Tina Nolasco reported.
The resolution was signed by the following 15 chief prosecutors:
- Maria Aileen Gunio
- Marilyn Cynthia Fatima Madam Baluang
- Dindo Venturanza
- Renet Evangelista
- Eleanor Concepcion Aquino Luluses
- Giovanni Liam
- Lawrence Joel Taliping
- Aileen Marie Gutierrez
- Armando Cavalida
- Benjamin Vermug Jr.
- Elmer Crisarillo
- Ray Camillo Dumlao II
- Vilmar Barcelano
- Vincent Villena
- Lemuel Nobleza
The association said Zalameda possesses the extensive experience and integrity needed to lead the judiciary and uphold public confidence in the country's justice system.
Zalameda began his career in public service as a prosecutor in Mandaluyong City in 1995 before becoming the city's prosecutor in 2002.
He later served as an associate justice of the Court of Appeals for 11 years before his appointment to the SC in 2019.
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