Nomination of AFP chief, other military officials to higher rank stalled for now

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MANILA, Philippines — A panel of the Commission on Appointments (CA) suspended its hearing on Wednesday without approving the nominations and ad interim appointments of 15 senior military officials, including Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana.

Because of “lack of material time,” the CA’s Committee on National Defense has agreed to suspend the meeting which also covers discussion on the nomination of Sobejana to the rank of General.

The meeting will continue on March 17, according to the panel.

The nominations and ad interim appointments of the following officers were not confirmed following the suspension of the committee…

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