Philippines President Not Keen On Reappointment Limits Proposal

MANILA, June 27 - Philippines President Benigno Aquino is not likely to support a proposed measure that would limit reappointment of his appointees to three times, Xinhua news agency reported.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda made the statement in response to a proposal calling for Aquino to withdraw the reappointment of Cabinet officials who had been bypassed at least three times.

Lacierda said Aquino is standing by the Cabinet officials who have yet to be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments (CA), and will continue to reappoint them as long as they enjoy his trust and confidence.

Some Philippine lawmakers including members of the CA are pushing for a measure to limit the reappointment of presidential appointees to just three times.

-BERNAMA