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CA defers confirmation of Philippine Space Agency chief Marciano's appointment


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 5:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The Commission on Appointments has deferred the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Joel Joseph Marciano as the director-general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). During the CA committee hearing on Marciano's appointment,

The article from MSN discusses the deferment of the confirmation of Marciano's appointment as the head of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). The Commission on Appointments (CA) has postponed the decision on Marciano's appointment due to several concerns raised during the confirmation hearing. These concerns include issues related to the agency's budget, its operational capabilities, and the need for further scrutiny of Marciano's qualifications and plans for the agency. The CA's decision reflects a cautious approach to ensure that the leadership of such a critical and strategic body like PhilSA is in capable hands, especially given the agency's role in national development, disaster management, and international space cooperation. The deferment allows for more time to address these issues before a final decision is made.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ph/politics/government/ca-defers-confirmation-of-philippine-space-agency-chief-marciano-s-appointment/ar-AA1ynDtZ ]

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