By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero has suggested Senator Sonny Angara as a strong candidate for the next Department of Education Secretary.
“I was approached by individuals close to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who inquired about a replacement for Vice President Sara at DepEd. The only name that came to mind was Senator Angara. I’m unsure if the President received this suggestion,” Escudero mentioned.
However, Angara said earlier that he has not been approached on this matter.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. previously stated that he would announce the appointment of the new DepEd chief before the end of June.
Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as DepEd Secretary on June 19, with her resignation taking effect after a 30-day transition period.
Marcos stated that Duterte did not disclose her reasons for stepping down from her position as Education Secretary.
(el Amigo/mnm)
