The Senate adopted Standing Committee Report 24‑27 on Nov. 14, 2025, confirming Janice Marie Tenorio to serve as the private‑sector member of the Northern Marianas College (NMC) Board of Regents.

Senator Francisco Q. Cruz, chairman of the Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations, presented the committee’s report, saying the committee reviewed written and oral testimony, found nine oral testimonies and six written statements in support, and received no testimony in opposition. Cruz stated the committee's review complied with Rule 8, Section 5 of the interim Senate rules and cited statutory conformity with 3 CMC § 13‑11.

The clerk conducted a roll call on the adoption of the committee report and recorded all seven members present voting yes; the report was adopted and the appointment confirmed.

Jean Paul Virages, special assistant to the governor, appeared during public comment to express the administration’s appreciation and to request favorable consideration of the nominee on behalf of Governor David M. Apatang and the lieutenant governor.

Ending: The confirmation was finalized on the floor; the nominee was noted as absent during the session. Any onboarding or responsibilities will proceed under NMC Board of Regents rules and applicable law.