CA confirms nominations of 2 PH ambassadors

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MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine ambassadors secured the confirmation of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday.

The CA, during a plenary session, confirmed the nomination of Leslie Junio Baja as Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco.

Baja, as ambassador to Morocco, also has concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Mali, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Republic of Senegal.

The CA also confirmed the nomination of Raymond Reyes Balatbat as Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon.

Baja and Balatbat’s nominations were recommended for CA approval by the body’s Committee on Foreign Affairs earlier in the day.

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