MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) is expected to confirm on Wednesday Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. who apparently is not facing any opposition among members of the bicameral body, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said yesterday. Members of Congress who are appointed to the executive branch are given the courtesy of swift confirmation in the CA. Internet-savvy diplomatMeanwhile, the DFA’s complaints desk has a new high-level addition: newly appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary Locsin. In most cases, it was Cato whom Locsin directs to respond or act on the concerns. “It shows that he is on top of the situation, that we are addressing the concerns (raised to the department),” Cato told The STAR in a phone interview.

Source: Philippine Star November 25, 2018 16:14 UTC