 On October 23, 2012, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão was finally sworn in as Minister of Defence.Alves was appointed a commissioner of the Civil Service Commission (Comissão da Função Pública) on 29 May 2015.On November 28, 2006, Alves received from the government the Nicolau Lobato Order for her participation and contribution to the liberation of East Timor.