CONFIRMED. The Commission on Appointments approves the ad-interim appointments of 17 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the Senate session hall on Monday (May 30, 2022). Also in photo are Senators Christopher "Bong Go, Koko Pimentel III, and Cynthia Villar (top row; 6th, 9th, 10 from left). (Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) MANILA - The Commission on Appointments (CA) and the Senate Committee on National Defense commended on Monday the performance of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the May 9 presidential elections during the deliberation on the ad-interim appointments of 17 senior officers. Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. attributed the success of the national elections to the security measures that the AFP, as well as the Philippine National Police, have implemented which led to high voter turnout and fewer election-related incidents. "Their tireless service and their dedication are to thank for, for the success of this very important democratic e