President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace on Monday, November 9.

Zalameda formally assumed his post as the country's 28th chief justice, succeeding Alexander Gesmundo, who retired last week.

During his public interview with the Judicial and Bar Council on October 26, Zalameda outlined plans to address inefficiencies in the judiciary, including the construction of additional courthouses, faster adoption of digital technology, and improved benefits for court personnel.

Zalameda previously penned the SC ruling that acquitted former First Lady Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft.