NEW DEPED HEAD
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Senador Juan Edgardo Angara at the new Secretary of the Department of Education.
Angara will replace Vice President Sara Duterte who resigned from the office last June 19.
Marcos made the announcement during the 17th Cabinet Meeting in Malacañang.
The President said Angara has accepted to take on the position.
“Sonny has agreed to take on the brief of the Department of Education,” Marcos said.
Angara’s appointment will take effect on July 19, 2024.
With a Master of Laws from Harvard University, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics, his background positions him well to lead DepEd.
“DepEd is arguably the most important department given the crucial role of education,” Marcos added.
Angara thanked Marcos for the trust and confidence.
“I am committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte, to ensure that every Filipino child has access to quality education. I look forward to building upon her accomplishments,” Angara said.
“Education is the cornerstone of our nation’s future, and it is through collective effort that we can address the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead. I am eager to collaborate with President Marcos and the entire administration in serving our students, supporting our teachers, and enhancing the overall quality of education in our country,” the senator added.
