VICE President Sara Duterte-Carpio turned over the Department of Education Secretary position to the incoming chief, Sec. Sonny Angara, on Thursday at the DepEd Central Office in Pasig City.

During the turnover ceremony, Duterte-Carpio handed over the seal and flag to Angara.

In his speech, Angara said he would “do his best” to improve the quality of education in line with ‘Bagong Pilipinas,’ adding that he will continue “what Duterte-Carpio has started.”

“Gagawin natin ang lahat para makamit ang mga pagbabago at reporma na naaayon sa mga layunin ng isang Bagong Pilipinas,” he said.

“Ang trabaho n’yo ang magsisilbing MATATAG na pundasyon ng mga programa at proyekto na aming isusulong. We will build from what you have already started,” the senator added.

Angara further stated that they will outline their key priorities in the coming days.

“Education is a pillar of our nation’s progress. And it is only through a nation’s efforts that education will be improved and made more effective. We need to work together,” the incoming DepEd chief concluded.