By Liza Soriano
MANILA — The Commission on Appointments confirmed Sonny Angara’s ad interim appointment as the new Secretary of the Department of Education on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Senate President and CA Chairperson Francis Escudero announced Angara’s confirmation after a motion by CA Majority Floor Leader Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. during the plenary session.
CA Education Committee Chairperson Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed his full support for Angara’s confirmation.
“With these reasons, not even mentioning the Secretary’s academic achievements, awards, and public service work, I know that Sec. Sonny will be more than capable of leading the country to a better future for the students he will take under his wing,” Tulfo said.
Meanwhile, Escudero noted that this was not the first time Angara’s appointment was confirmed quickly.
“In my view, this is appropriate and deserved as a courtesy to him. This is not the first time this has been done, and it has been a tradition for former members of both the Senate and the House,” he said.
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