Sara Duterte bids farewell to DepEd
Angara takes over as Education chief
Former Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio bid farewell to the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, July 4, 2022, after serving as its secretary for nearly three years.
Duterte-Carpio, who is the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, thanked the DepEd family for their support during her time as secretary. She said that she is proud of the accomplishments of the department under her leadership, such as the implementation of the K to 12 program and the establishment of the Philippine Science High School System.
Duterte-Carpio also thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for giving her the opportunity to serve as DepEd secretary. She said that she is confident that Marcos will continue to support the department's initiatives.
Marcos appointed former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri as the new DepEd secretary. Zubiri is a long-time advocate of education reform and is expected to continue the department's initiatives to improve the quality of education in the Philippines.
Duterte-Carpio's farewell speech was met with applause from the DepEd family. She ended her speech by saying, "I will always be grateful for the opportunity to serve as DepEd secretary. I wish the department all the best in the future."
Conclusion:
Sara Duterte-Carpio's departure from the DepEd is a significant event in the Philippine education sector. Her leadership has had a major impact on the department and her legacy will continue to shape the future of education in the Philippines.
Juan Miguel Zubiri's appointment as the new DepEd secretary is a positive sign for the future of education in the Philippines. He is a known advocate of education reform and is expected to continue the department's initiatives to improve the quality of education in the country.
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