Sonny Angara resigns as senator, takes over DepEd
Incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara has officially resigned from his position as senator effective Thursday, July 18.
In a letter dated July 16 and released to reporters via Viber on Thursday, Angara highlighted his achievements during an 11-year tenure in the Senate, including landmark legislation on education and healthcare access.
Angara will assume his new role at the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 19, replacing Vice President Sara Duterte who tendered her resignation from DepEd on June 19.
The former senator expressed confidence in addressing the challenges facing DepEd with support from colleagues in the Senate.
Earlier that day, former Education Secretary Sara Duterte handed over the position to Angara during a ceremony in Pasig City.
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