Practice question
Congress validly authorizes the President alone to appoint a lower-ranked officer outside the constitutional confirmation categories. An objector treats the word “alone” as meaningless and demands Commission on Appointments consent. Explain the Section 16 framework and Sarmiento’s rejection of universal confirmation.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 16: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Sarmiento III v. Mison, G.R. No. L-79974, December 17, 1987, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/dec1987/gr_l-79974_1987.html
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