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CA confirms Manalo as UN rep, envoys, generals
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Enrique Manalo as the permanent representative of the Philippines to the United Nations in New York.
The CA also confirmed 23 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and 20 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
During his confirmation, Manalo outlined his plans to build support for the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing the promotion of the 2016 Arbitral Award and adherence to international law.
Among the confirmed DFA officials are Ambassadors Francisco Fernandez, Patrick Hilado, and Jaime Ramon Ascalon Jr.
The AFP confirmation included 15 newly promoted generals and two colonels from the Philippine Army and one from the Air Force.
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