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Sonny Angara open to be the next DepEd secretary
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has endorsed Senator Sonny Angara as an excellent choice to lead the Department of Education (DepEd).
Senator JV Ejercito also believes Angara would be a suitable candidate.
Senator Angara stated he is "open naman ho tayo kung sakaling pinagkatiwalaan" (open to it if entrusted) to be the next DepEd chief if given the trust, clarifying he has not yet received any formal offers.
The DepEd leadership position became vacant after Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from her post on June 19.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted it's challenging to pick the next DepEd head and is taking more time to decide, acknowledging calls to name an educator, administrator, or historical professor.
Marcos previously announced on June 27 that he would appoint a new secretary by the end of the week, but this has not yet happened.
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Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), succeeding Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senator Sonny Angara expressed openness to becoming the next Secretary of the Department of Education if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. taps him for the position.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. admitted on Saturday, June 29, that appointing a new Department of Education (DepEd) secretary is proving more difficult than anticipated, requiring him to take more time to decide.
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Incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged the validity of concerns that a politician appointed to the position might leverage the Department of Education (DepEd) for personal political agendas.
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Senator Sonny Angara has pledged to collaborate with various sectors and predecessor Vice President Sara Duterte to improve the quality of education for all Filipino students.
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