Practice question
What does bypass of an ad interim appointment mean in the doctrine discussed in Matibag v. Benipayo?
- The Commission on Appointments expressly rejected the appointee
- Congress confirmed the appointee by silence
- Congress adjourned without the Commission on Appointments acting on the appointment
- The President convicted the appointee of an offense
- The appointee acquired an additional full term
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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