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The secretary of education (Filipino: Kalihim ng Edukasyon) is the member of the Cabinet of the Philippines in charge of the Department of Education (DepEd). The current secretary is Sonny Angara, who was sworn in on July 19, 2024. [1] [2]
Leonor "Liling" Mirasol Magtolis-Briones (Tagalog: [lɛˈnɔɾ bɾiˈjonɛs]; born October 16, 1940) [1] is a Filipino academician, economist, and civil servant who served as Secretary of Education under the Duterte administration. [2]
Rodrigo Duterte assumed office as President of the Philippines on June 30, 2016, and his term ended on June 30, 2022. On May 31, 2016, a few weeks before his presidential inauguration, Duterte named his Cabinet members, [8] which comprised a diverse selection of former military generals, childhood friends, classmates, and leftists. [9]
Amid a worsening rift between the Marcos and Duterte political clans, on June 19, 2024, Duterte resigned as Secretary of Education and co-vice chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC. [164] Shortly after, Marcos announced that Senator Sonny Angara would replace Duterte as the new DepEd Secretary. [165] Duterte's resignation took effect on July 19, 2024. [164]
Secretary of Education: Atty. Sara Z. Duterte (in concurrent capacity as Vice President) June 30, 2022 – July 19, 2024 Atty. Juan Edgardo Angara: July 19, 2024 –
The department is currently led by the secretary of education, nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current Secretary of Education is Sonny Angara who took office on July 19, 2024. [5]
Vice President of the Philippines, Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, Undersecretary of Trade and Industry, Assistant Secretary of Trade and Industry 15: Benigno Aquino III: Vice President of Intra-Stra Assurance Corporation 16: Rodrigo Duterte: Mayor of Davao City, Vice Mayor of Davao City: 17: Bongbong Marcos
On July 18, Duterte officially turned over the post to Angara, [48] who later resigned from the Senate, [49] leaving his seat vacant until the 2025 election, unless the Senate calls for a special election. [50] Angara formally took oath as education secretary on July 19. [51] His appointment was later confirmed by the Commission on Appointments ...