Secretary Sonny Angara officially took over the reins of the Department of Education (DepEd), succeeding Vice President Sara Duterte, who resigned from the agency recently.
In a symbolic gesture during the simple turnover ceremony held at the DepEd Complex in Pasig City, the Vice President handed over the DepEd Seal and Flag to Angara, marking the transition of leadership at the department.
The former senator, now the country’s 37th Education Secretary, expressed his gratitude and commitment to improving the Philippine education system during his inaugural speech.
“Napakalaking karangalan po ang ipinagkaloob sa atin ni Pangulong Bong Bong Marcos upang maglingkod bilang Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon.”
“Napakalaking karangalan po ang ipinagkaloob sa atin ni Pangulong Bong Bong Marcos upang maglingkod bilang Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon,” he said.
“Buong pagpapakumbaba kong tinatanggap ang katungkulan na ito, bilang tugon sa tiwala at hamon ng ating Pangulo na higit na pag-ibayuhin ang mga programa na magsusulong sa mataas na kalidad ng karunungan para sa ating mga mag-aaral,” Angara added.
He also paid tribute to his predecessor and other outgoing DepEd officials for their dedication and service.
“Nais kong bigyan ng pagkilala sina Vice President Sara Z. Duterte at mga outgoing officials. Sa loob ng dalawang taon, kayo ang naging sandigan ng ating mga mag-aaral at ng mga guro sa panahon ng mga suliranin,” Angara said.
He underscored the importance of building on existing efforts.
“We will build from what you have already started.”
“We will build from what you have already started,” Angara stressed in addressing his predecessor.
The DepEd community and various stakeholders expressed optimism about Angara’s leadership, hoping for meaningful reforms and advancements in the Philippine education system.
