VICE President Sara Duterte-Carpio has confirmed her resignation on Wednesday as the Secretary of the Department of Education.

Duterte-Carpio made her confirmation during the DepEd press conference, adding that her resignation will take effect on July 19.

“Earlier today June 19, 2024, I sought an audience with the president and tendered my resignation as the Secretary of Education effective July 19, 2024. I have given my 30-day notice to ensure the proper and orderly transition for the benefit of the next secretary,” she said.

The Vice President clarified that her resignation is not a sign of “weakness” but due to “true concern” for teachers and Filipino youth.

“Mga kababayan, ang aking pagbibitiw ay hindi lulan ng kahinaan kundi dala ng tunay na malasakit para sa ating mga guro at kabataang Pilipino. Bagama’t hindi ako magpapatuloy na mamamahala sa Kagawaran patuloy pa rin nating itataguyod ang kalidad ng edukasyon na nararapat para sa Pilipino,” Duterte-Carpio said.

“Hindi man ako ang tumatayong Kalihim ng Edukasyon, mananatili akong isang ina, isang ina, nagmamatyag at titindig para sa kapakanan ng bawat guro at bawat mag-aaral sa Pilipinas para sa isang matatag na Pilipinas,” she added.

Malacañang first announced the resignation of Duterte-Carpio member of the Cabinet, DepEd Secretary, and Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC.