MANILA — The Commission on Appointment (CA) gave the green light to the appointments of 49 officials within the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a recent session.

Reflecting on the diverse backgrounds of the appointees, CA Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Jinggoy Estrada highlighted their varied experiences in public service, spanning the Senate, executive offices, judiciary, military, coast guard, academia, and the corporate sector.

Estrada emphasized that the collective competencies and advocacies of these appointees significantly enhance the DFA’s capabilities in tackling the intricate challenges and issues it faces.

(Liza Soriano/ai/mnm)