The House of Representatives on Wednesday elected five lawmakers to the Commission on Appointments during a special session convened on Wednesday, part of the legislative agenda called by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.

Elected as members of the Commission on Appointments were:

• Rep. Paolo Ortega V

• Rep. Jose Teves Jr.

• Rep. Franz Pumaren

• Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga

• Rep. Mercedes Alvarez.

The slate of nominees was presented and elected under House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos during the plenary session.

The House of Representatives convened at exactly 9:00 a.m. as part of a special session called by the president to tackle priority legislative matters.