President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Alexander Gesmundo as chief justice, Malacañang confirmed on Monday.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. expressed confidence that Gesmundo will uphold excellence and independence of the judiciary.

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