Philippine Commission on Appointments rejects Army reserve colonel's ad interim appointment

The Commission on Appointments in the Philippines has rejected the ad interim appointment of Army reserve Col. Suharto Mangudadatu. The decision was made due to his failure to comply with required congressional proceedings. Mangudadatu did not appear at the hearings despite multiple invitations and failed to submit necessary documents. The panel noted that he had been bypassed four times, which is grounds for rejection under their rules. The panel's leader stated that Mangudadatu's lack of compliance indicated a disinterest in the promotion. This marks a significant setback for his appointment process.