Alexander Gesmundo
Alexander Gahon Gesmundo (born November 6, 1956) is a Filipino politician and lawyer. In 2021, he became the Chief Justice of the Philippines.[2] He was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 2017 to 2021.
Alexander G. Gesmundo | |
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| 27th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
| Assumed office April 5, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Diosdado Peralta |
| 178th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office August 14, 2017 – April 5, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Jose C. Mendoza |
| Succeeded by | vacant |
| Associate Justice and Chair of the 7th Division of the Sandiganbayan[1] | |
| In office October 15, 2005 – August 14, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Gahon Gesmundo November 6, 1956 San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Ateneo Law School |
| Affiliation | Fraternal Order of Utopia |
References
- ↑ "SANDIGANBAYAN INCUMBENT JUSTICES". Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ↑ "Duterte appoints Alexander Gesmundo Chief Justice". manilatimes.net. 2 April 2021. Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.