Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday officially took over the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd).
This, after former Education Secretary and Vice President Sara turned over the post in a ceremony held at the DepEd Complex in Pasig City.
During the turnover, Duterte passed on to Angara the department’s seal and flag, as well as a transition report.
Before the turnover ceremony, Duterte toured Angara inside the DepEd building.
Duterte, in her last speech as DepEd chief, admitted that there are programs that have yet to be completed.
In his first speech as the Education Secretary, Angara said he will make sure to “hit the ground running.”
Duterte quit the post on June 19, 2024, which will take effect tomorrow, July 19, 2024.
Angara was named as the new DepEd secretary by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on July 2, 2024.
—VAL, GMA Integrated News
