Leonen to serve as acting chief justice as SC awaits Gesmundo successor
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-09-23 14:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen will take over as acting Chief Justice, as the judiciary awaits the appointment of a successor to Alexander Gesmundo who will retire in November.
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