MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has announced that Senator Sonny Angara will be appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Education.

Angara will take over from Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, who tendered her resignation on June 19, with the effective date set for July 19.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to state Angara’s appointment.

Expressing his gratitude, the senator stated that he is “deeply honored and grateful” for the President’s trust in him.

“I accept this significant responsibility with humility and a profound sense of duty…I look forward to collaborating with President Marcos and the entire administration in serving our students, supporting our teachers, and improving the overall quality of education in our country,” Angara said.

On July 1, Angara expressed his openness to be the next DepEd chief.

“I am open if given this opportunity…I cannot refuse such a position,” he stated.

(el Amigo/mnm)