The power wielded by PET is a derivative of the plenary judicial power

allocated to the courts of law.

Difference between appointment, designation and commission?

Appointment is the selection, by authority vested with the power, of an

individual who is to exercise the function of a given office.

Designation, on the other hand, means the imposition of additional

duties, usually by law, on a person already in the public service.

Meanwhile, commission is only the written evidence of the

appointment.

Permanent/Temporary Appointment

Permanent Appointments are those extended to persons possessing the

requisite eligibility and are thus protected by the constitutional
guarantee of security of tenure.

While temporary appointments are given to those without such

eligibility, revocable at will and without the necessity of just cause or a
valid investigation. Temporary appointee may be replaced anytime when
a permanent choice is made.

Regular/Ad Interim Appointment

A regular appointment is one made by the President while the Congress

is in session, takes effect only after the confirmation by the Commission
on Appointments, and once approved, continues until the end of the
term of the appointee.

Meanwhile, ad interim appointment is a permanent appointment made

by the President while Congress is not in session, takes effect
immediately and can no longer be withdrawn by the President once the
appointee has qualified into office.