Practice question
How did Matibag characterize a valid ad interim appointment?
- A mere designation revocable at pleasure
- A nomination that can never authorize assumption of office
- A temporary appointment forbidden in every government office
- A permanent appointment subject to constitutional resolutory conditions
- A confirmed appointment exempt from the Commission on Appointments
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 16, recess appointments: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- Matibag v. Benipayo, G.R. No. 149036, April 2, 2002, main opinion, ad interim appointments and renewal after nonaction: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2002/apr2002/gr_149036_2002.html
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