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Commission on Appointments

The Commission on Appointments (CA) is a constitutional body responsible for approving or rejecting presidential appointments in the Philippines, composed of 24 senators and representatives. Recent developments include the resignation of Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. and the confirmation of key officials such as Frederrick Vida as acting Justice Secretary and Sharon Garin as DOE Secretary. The CA has also been involved in contentious decisions, such as deferring the appointment of retired Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council.

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Recent developments on Commission on Appointments

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Rep. Garbin resigns from CA for independent stance

Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. has resigned from the Commission on Appointments (CA) to take a more independent stance in the House of Representatives.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Frederrick Vida named acting Justice secretary

Frederrick Vida has been appointed as the acting Justice Secretary, taking over the leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Marcos Jr. reappoints Mendoza to JBC

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reappointed retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM

CA defers confirmation of ex-SC Justice Mendoza to JBC after Sen. Marcos's objection

The Commission on Appointments (CA) has deferred the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Catral Mendoza as a member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), representing retired justices of the high tribunal.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings suspended indefinitely

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on alleged anomalous flood control projects have been suspended indefinitely by Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, as confirmed by committee chairman Senator Ping Lacson.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM

CA confirms DOE Sec. Garin, DICT Sec. Aguda, 39 AFP officers

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the ad interim appointments of Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM

DOE task force to address Cebu power issues post-earthquake

A Department of Energy (DOE) task force on energy resiliency is being activated to address power supply issues in Cebu following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Kiko Pangilinan takes over justice committee, named to JBC

Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has been appointed to two additional key positions within the Senate as part of the ongoing reorganization.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

CA confirms 24 DFA, 20 AFP officials

The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed the appointments of 24 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and 20 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

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.