Navy chief, Sara Duterte, 2 envoys get CA’s OK
MANILA Philippines — Before Congress takes a break this week, the Commission on Appointments confirmed the ad interim appointments and nominations of 22 senior military officers, and 12 officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Among those confirmed by the Commission on Wednesday were Navy chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Davao Rep. Isidro Ungab, both as colonel of the Army’s reserve force.
Navy chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo (L), presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (C) and Davao Rep. Isidro Ungab. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/CATHY MIRANDA
The panel also confirmed the nominations Millicent Cruz-Paredes, ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and Rodolfo Dia Robles, ambassador to Canada.
Millicent Cruz-Paredes (L), ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and Rodolfo Dia Robles, ambassador to Canada. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/CATHY MIRANDA
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The 19 other military officers recommended for confirmation are the following:
1. Edgar Crisanto Violan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army (reserve)
2. Marcelino Randy Tibayan to the rank of Major General
3. William Ilagan to the rank of Major General
4. Arthur Cordura to the rank of Major General
5. Edwin Princillo to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
6. Narciso Angelo to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy (reserve)
7. Leo Frincillo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines (reserve)
8. Glenn Cruz to the rank of Major General
9. Sean Anthony Villa to the rank of Rear Admiral
10. Greg Almerol to the rank of Major General
11. Rommel Hinlo to the rank of Brigadier General
12. Alfonspin Tumanda Jr. to the rank of Commodore
13. Karl Decapia to the rank of Commodore
14. Ariel Caculitan to the rank of Major General
15. Anthony Cacayuran to the rank of Brigadier General
16. Rommel Tello to the rank of Brigadier General
17. Gabriel Viray III to the rank of Brigadier General
18. Jonas Lumawag to the rank of Brigadier General
19. Saturnino Diaron to the rank of Colonel, Judge Advocate General Service
The ad interim appointments of 10 foreign service officers, Class II, were also confirmed by the CA. They are:
1. Theodore Andrei Progalidad Bauzon
2. Candy Cypres-Bauzon
3. Nicole Therese Antonio De Castro
4. Mikhal Cataylo De Dios
5. Maria Rosanna Ocampo Josue
6. Raisa Abrillo Mabayo
7. Siegfred Tatad Masangkay
8. Shirley Ong Nuevo
9. Ajeet Victor Salangsang Panamenglor
10. Ralf Gagara Cruz Roldan
