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NEW YORK - The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed its first Filipino to be appointed as Justice Secretary.Through Congressional Resolution No. 23-214, the Twenty-Third Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia confirmed the appointment of Filipino Leonito Bacalando Jr."Be it resolved by the Twenty-Third Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, Fifth Regular Session, 2024, that Congress hereby confirms the nomination of Mr. Leonito M. Bacalando Jr ., Esq.
Speaking to GMA Integrated News, Bacalando expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve his adopted homeland and emphasized the importance of his role in promoting justice, fairness, and humanity.He also highlighted the significance of his Filipino heritage."I feel very good about it, not because this is the first time, no. I think I feel good about it because this sends a very good message to the world in terms of what Filipinos can do.
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