acting presiding judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa

The CA’s confirmation power is the principal check on who runs the departments. That check disappears whenever a secretary serves only in an acting capacity.

27 September 2026 · 3 MIN READ

Marvic Leonen is expected to serve as acting chief justice after Alexander Gesmundo retires in November, pending the appointment of the next chief justice.

20 September 2026 · 1 MIN READ

‘The biggest university in acting is this life.’

27 July 2026 · 2 MIN READ