Gatchalian pushed as education secretary
INCLUDE Senator Sherwin Gatchalian in the short list of the next Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).
This is the suggestion of Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
In a statement Almario said that Gatchalian is the best choice for the position in order to continue and further enhance the innovations the outgoing Secretary has done for the department.
“Senator Gatchalian is widely recognized and respected by his peers and constituents because of his leadership and dedication as a legislator and as a local executive,” Almario said.
The solon added that Gatchalian knows the Department of Education very well given the fact that he has successfully steered the Senate Committee on Education as its Chairman since 2019.
The committee tackles issues and concerns of the department and its policies, plans, programs, and projects, and budgetary needs in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. Naturally, the committee Chairman knows more of these than any other member of the Senate.
“Confident ako na lahat ng karanasan at kaalaman ni Senator Sherwin Gatchalian bilang chair ng Senate Committee on Education ay magiging malaking pakinabang para mapaigting pa ang vision ni Presidente Bongbong, lalo na sa polisiya, programa at proyektong pang-edukasyon,” Almario stressed.
Gatchalian’s tenure as a three-termer Mayor of Valenzuela City is monumental with the city receiving various awards including the Seal of Good Housekeeping from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Galing Pook Award for transparency and good governance.
This alone provides him with invaluable insights into the needs and challenges faced by local communities, especially in the education sector.
His hands-on experience in local governance has equipped him with a deep understanding of the grassroots level, making him uniquely qualified to address the diverse needs of students, educators, and communities across the Philippines.
Last week, Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as DepEd Secretary.
