President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in a media interview Thursday (June 27, 2024), says he is poised to announce a new Education Secretary by the end of this week.

Vice President Sara Z. Duterte resigned as Department of Education chief last week.

The President says VP Sara did not give any reason for stepping down from the Cabinet.

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“So we have to carry on and the Department of Education is, possibly, arguably the most important department. Because education is that important. So no matter the change of leadership within the department, we still have to carry on,” the President said.

SOURCE: PNA