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Commission on Appointments

The Commission on Appointments (CA) is a constitutional body responsible for confirming or rejecting key presidential appointments in the Philippines, including Cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, and senior military officers. Recent developments include the confirmation of Enrique Manalo as the Philippines' permanent representative to the United Nations and the election of new CA officers led by Senator Francis Escudero. The CA has also been involved in high-profile hearings, such as those involving Senator Joel Villanueva and allegations of impropriety in flood control projects.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM

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Recent developments on Commission on Appointments

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Villanueva denies kickbacks from flood control projects

Senator Joel Villanueva vehemently denied allegations linking him to anomalous flood control projects, calling the claims a "demolition job" and stating he has evidence to refute the accusations.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

CA confirms Manalo as UN permanent representative

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.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM

CA elects new officers led by Escudero

The Commission on Appointments (CA) has elected its new set of officers during its first plenary session in the 20th Congress.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Senate work suspended Aug 26 due to bad weather

Senate President Francis Escudero ordered the suspension of work in the Senate on August 26 due to forecasts of heavy rainfall from a low pressure area and the southwest monsoon.

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Senate completes CA election with 12 members

The Senate completed the election of its 12 members to the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, August 19.

Tue, August 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Arroyo named House poverty alleviation committee chair

Former president and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been appointed chairperson of the House of Representatives' committee on poverty alleviation.

Mon, July 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM

DND refutes report on Teodoro's Maltese passport

The Department of National Defense (DND) refuted a news report alleging that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held a Maltese passport.

Wed, July 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Ruiz stays as acting PCO chief amid replacement rumors

Jay Ruiz continues to serve as the acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) as Malacañang has yet to announce a replacement.

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM

PICTO backs Aguda's DICT secretary appointment

The Philippine Information and Communications Technology Organization (PICTO) supports Henry Aguda's appointment as the new Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM

PCO acting sec denies departure rumors

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz has debunked rumors of his departure from the agency, denying claims that he would be replaced or transferred to the Presidential Action Center (PAC).