PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Marlon S. Casquejo as Commission on Elections (Comelec) ad interim commissioner replacing Christian Robert S. Lim who retired in February, Malacañang announced on Wednesday.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution and existing laws, you are hereby appointed ad interim commissioner, Commissioner on Elections, for a term expiring on 02 February 2025, vice Christian Robert S. Lim,” stated Mr. Casquejo’s appointment paper which was released by the Palace on Wednesday morning.
The President signed Mr. Casquejo’s appointment on June 18.
The Palace also announced the appointment of Emily R. Geluz as new associate justice of the Court of Appeals. Mr. Duterte signed her appointment on April 30. — Arjay L. Balinbin