Commission on Appointments

The Commission on Appointments (CA) is a constitutional body responsible for confirming presidential appointments to key government positions. Recently, it reviewed nominations of 278 Armed Forces of the Philippines officers seeking promotion, including several generals and naval captains. The CA will also confirm ad interim appointments like those of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz when Congress resumes in June.

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Last updated at April 3, 2025.

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Sen Hontiveros nominates Sen Pimentel as CA minority rep

Senator Risa Hontiveros announced on Wednesday, March 5, her intention to nominate Senate Minority Leader Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III as the representative of the minority bloc in the Commission on Appointments (CA) when Congress resumes session on June 2.
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AFP bans troops from sharing secrets on social media

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has prohibited its personnel from uploading confidential information on sites that could compromise national security.
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CA confirms appointments of 19 DFA officials

On Tuesday, the Commission on Appointments confirmed the ad interim appointments and promotions of 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), including Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega.
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CA defers Marciano's PhilSA confirmation over data concerns

The Commission on Appointments (CA) deferred Joel Joseph Marciano's confirmation as director general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) for a second time due to concerns about his inability to provide accurate data and answer questions.
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PLA vessels enter PH waters sans clearance

The Western Mindanao Command is monitoring three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels that entered Philippine waters on February 2.
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AFP deputy: No troop complaints on politics

A ranking military official assured lawmakers on Wednesday that there are no complaints within the military regarding recent political disputes.
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AFP JAGS colonel found dead in Camp Aguinaldo

The remains of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Colonel Rolando C. Escalona Jr., from the Judge Advocate General's Service, were found at his quarters in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday, Nov. 22.
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CA confirms Marilyn Barua-Yap as new CSC chair

The Commission on Appointments confirmed Marilyn Barua-Yap's appointment as chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday, replacing Karlo Nograles who resigned to run for mayor of Davao City in the 2025 elections.
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CA confirms Jonvic Remulla as DILG secretary

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed Jonvic Remulla's ad interim appointment as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday.
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Remulla urges mayors to inspect establishments post-occupancy permit

Interior Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla urged mayors to regularly inspect establishments even after issuing occupancy permits during a Commission on Appointments hearing.
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