VP Sara Duterte-Carpio resigns as Education Sec

Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from her role as Education Secretary in the Philippines, a position she had held since May 2022. Her decision was met with mixed reactions, with some expressing relief over her departure while others criticized her tenure for its lack of significant reforms and numerous controversies.

During her time at DepEd, Duterte faced criticism for suggesting mandatory military service for Filipinos upon turning 18, attempting to remove references to the Marcos dictatorship from school curriculums, and using confidential funds without clear justification. These actions led to public outcry and a decision by Congress to block funding requests.

Duterte's resignation comes amid growing tensions with President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., particularly over policy disagreements such as China’s policies and her vocal opposition to constitutional changes proposed by the administration.