MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) on outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. Gesmundo received the award two days before his retirement on Nov. 6. Under the Constitution, Marcos must appoint his successor within 90 days of the vacancy. READ: Marcos faces crucial choice: 5 shortlisted as next SC chief justice The ceremony, held at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace, was also attended by Gesmundo’s family. “Ang Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross Bayani ay isang Presidential Award na sumasalamin sa mahalagang […]...

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