Marcos Jr. extends education secretary selection deadline

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has extended his deadline for selecting the next education secretary due to the complexity of the role, admitting it is more challenging than initially thought.

Marcos Jr., who previously stated he would name a replacement by week's end, emphasized the importance of improving test scores and finding an individual with both educational expertise and administrative capabilities to manage the Department of Education effectively.

On Saturday, June 29, Marcos admitted in a media interview that choosing the new DepEd secretary is harder than anticipated due to valid concerns raised by various stakeholders and the demands of the job.

The president acknowledged Vice President Sara Duterte's efforts as education secretary but noted the challenging nature of the position within a large democratic system like DepEd.

Marcos said he has been reviewing numerous CVs and is considering all potential candidates without narrowing down to a shortlist, emphasizing the need for someone who understands both educational issues and how to manage the bureaucracy properly.

The president expressed gratitude to Duterte for her work in DepEd and highlighted the importance of appointing an educator who can help both teachers and students improve test scores.