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 | Japar Dimaampao |
Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan | |
In office October 15, 2005 – August 14, 2017 | |
Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Teresita de Castro |
Succeeded by | Ronald Moreno |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander Gahon Gesmundo November 6, 1956 San Pablo City, Philippines |
Alma mater | |
Affiliation | Fraternal Order of Utopia |
Alexander Gahon Gesmundo (born November 6, 1956) is serving as the chief justice of the Philippines since April 5, 2021. He replaced Diosdado Peralta, who retired early on March 27, 2021.[1] He previously served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 2017 to 2021.