Manila Bulletin
Presumptive Vice President Sara accepts DepEd post
Sara Duterte-Carpio has accepted the position of Secretary of the Department of Education, opting out of her preferred role at the Department of National Defense to prevent potential "intrigues" from destabilizing the UniTeam alliance.
Duterte-Carpio stated that she and presumptive president Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. had initially considered her leading the defense department but changed plans after the election.
She expressed concern that political opponents might use her position in the DND to sow discord and undermine the new administration's unity.
The incoming Education Secretary aims to cultivate skilled learners who can reach their full potential as individuals.
Duterte-Carpio emphasized the need for a future generation of patriotic Filipinos committed to advocating peace and discipline.
During the campaign, she had advocated for the reinstatement of mandatory military training for the youth.
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