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Six individuals nominated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to serve as Philippine ambassadors to foreign countries are set to face scrutiny before the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel named the presidential nominees awaiting their confirmation hearings as follows: The public may submit to the […]
A batch of 46 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to face scrutiny at the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the batch is led by the new Philippine Navy chief, Jose Ma. Ambrosio […]
Newly designated Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla will appear before the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) on November 20, for his confirmation hearing. “There’s a high chance that Secretary Remulla will be confirmed on the spot, given that we are less than six months away from the 2025 […]
Two panels of the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) are scheduled to conduct separate confirmation hearings on September 10, for a new member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) and three ambassadors. Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the CA’s committee on foreign affairs chaired by Senator Jinggoy Estrada will pore over President Ferdinand […]
The Commission on Appointments (CA) acknowledged the leadership and competence of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as they quickly confirmed his ad-interim appointment recently. The former senator smoothly navigated his confirmation process following the commendation from his former colleagues in Congress, highlighting his legislative achievements and commitment to education. Senate President and CA Chairperson Chiz Escudero […]
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel has predicted “smooth sailing” for the confirmation of Juan Edgardo Angara as Secretary of Education when he faces the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). “We expect Secretary Angara’s trouble-free confirmation,” Pimentel, CA Assistant Minority Leader, said. “Secretary Angara is widely recognized to be immensely qualified for the job.” “Secretary […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nominated career diplomat Raymond Balatbat as the new Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Yemen. Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the President nominated Balatbat on June 3, and his papers were received by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) […]
The congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) will conduct separate confirmation hearings on May 21, for Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and a batch of 33 newly promoted military generals and colonels. CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said Cacdac will be vetted by the CA’s Committee on Labor, Employment, Social Welfare […]
Newly designated Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and 25 other presidential appointees will undergo grilling by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) this month, according to Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel. “We already have Secretary Cacdac’s appointment papers from Malacañang, together with the promotion papers of eight military generals and 17 career diplomats,” […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his strong approval and support for the appointment of fellow Batangueño and former senator Ralph Recto as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) after all members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) unanimously agreed to confirm the ad interim appointment of the latter. In a manifestation during the […]