THE DEPARTMENT of Education confirmed on Tuesday the resignation of five ranking officials of the agency ahead of the leadership turnover.

Incoming DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara will officially assume his post on Friday (19 July 2024) following the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on the same date in June.

The officials who have submitted their resignations are the following:

Michael T. Poa – Undersecretary and Chief of Staff
Nolasco A. Mempin – Undersecretary for Administration
Sunshine A. Fajarda – Assistant Secretary – Office of the Secretary
Reynold S. Munsayac – Assistant Secretary for Procurement
Noel T. Baluyan – Assistant Secretary for Administration

Poa stated that their resignations will take effect also on Friday, July 19.

He explained that their decision allows the incoming DepEd Secretary to select his team.

“I think it is only appropriate to give the incoming Secretary of Education, Secretary Angara, a free hand to choose the people that will form part of his team,” Poa said.