CA to seek clarification on acting secretariesThe Commission on Appointments (CA) confirms the ad interim appointments of 57 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the Senate on March 17, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) will seek clarification from Malacañang about the acting status of Cabinet secretaries. I’m sure the commission would be able to ask the executive department on this matter,” CA chair Senate President Vicente Sotto III said. Senators Imee Marcos and Rodante Marcoleta expressed their concern during the CA plenary session that the acting status of these secretaries allowed them to skirt the CA confirmation process. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson noticed her last name and asked her to send the Cloma family his regards.

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2026 23:31 UTC