Angara vows to work with VP Sara, all sectors in ensuring quality education

Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday vowed to work with all sectors in the society to ensure that all Filipino students would have access to quality education.

Angara, who has been named as the incoming Department of Education secretary,  said he would be willing to work as well with predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Angara said he is deeply honored and grateful to Marcos for the trust he has placed by appointing him as the new DepEd chief.

“This significant responsibility is one I accept with humility and a profound sense of duty,” Angara said in a statement.

“I am committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte, to ensure that every Filipino child has access to quality education,” he added.

Angara emphasized that education is the cornerstone of the country’s future, adding that “it is through collective effort that we can address the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.”

“I am eager to collaborate with President Marcos and the entire administration in serving our students,” Angara said.

“Thank you once again to President Marcos for this opportunity. Together, with the dedication of all stakeholders, we will strive to create a brighter future for our nation through education,” he added.

Duterte’s resignation takes effect on July 19. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News