Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the ad interim appointments of Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda.

Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chair of the CA Committee on Energy, sponsored Garin's confirmation, citing her blend of academic preparation, legislative experience, and executive service.

A certified public accountant, lawyer, and MBA graduate, Garin served for 12 years in the House of Representatives where she authored key economic and energy measures, including amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), Biofuels Act, and Oil Deregulation Law.

Estrada said Garin's record ...