The commission, in its plenary session presided by Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, concurrent CA chairman, warned Cabinet members that they face rejection if they fail to submit all documentary evidence to support their nomination.

On motion of CA Minority Leader Sergio Osmeña III, the CA elected Sen. Alfredo S. Lim as assistant minority leader and as chairman of the CA Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Offices, and Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada as chairman of the CA Committee on Justice and the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).

The CA also elected as member Rep. Harlin Cast. Abayon in place of Rep. Rodolfo C. Bacani.

On the favorable recommendation of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, chairwoman of the CA Foreign Relations Committee, the commission confirmed the appointments of Isaias F. Begonia as Chief of Mission, Class II, and Philippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar.

Ambassador to Australia De Leon also exercises jurisdiction over the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Vanuatu, and Tuvalu.

Ambassador to Argentina Lhuillier also has concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Bolivia, the Republic of Paraguay, and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.

Confirmed as consuls (Foreign Service Officer, Class II) were Myla Grace Ragenia C. Macahilig, Arlene G. Macaisa, and Maria Louella C. Duarte.

The CA decided to adopt a resolution warning Cabinet members that they face rejection should they fail to submit their documentary requirements 15 days after they had been asked to do so by the CA secretariat just after the Lenten break. The resolution was sponsored CA Majority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan.

It was based on the observations by La Union Rep. Manuel C. Ortega that Cabinet members purposely refused to face the rigors of a CA inquiry that would determine their fitness to be the President’s alter egos.

Rep. Prospero Pichay, CA vice chairman, said the CA’s decision to stiffen its spine against presidential nominees by using its rules is one way of screening the fitness of the nominees who will help the President implement her programs.

"We are going to revisit the rules of the CA and implement them. We are just doing our job based on the Constitution," he said.

The Cabinet members who have already submitted their documentary requirements, such as statements of assets and liabilities, are Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Energy Secretary Rafael Lotilla, Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza, and Labor Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas.

Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban has not yet completed his submission of documentary requirements.

Those who have not yet submitted their documents are Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, Health Secretary Francisco Duque, Trade Secretary Peter Favila, and Finance Secretary Margarito Teves.

Agusan del Sur Rep. Rodolfo G. Plaza said the 15-day deadline to be given by the CA would be strictly followed, saying that "extreme measure" will be imposed by the commission on those who fail to submit their documents within the 15-day period or after the month-long Lenten break.