'Thank you for DepEd post'

'Thank you for DepEd post'

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara accepted with "humility and a profound sense of duty" his appointment as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

On Tuesday, the senator said he was deeply honored and grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for "the trust" he has placed in him by appointing him as new DepEd chief.

"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. I look forward to building upon her accomplishments," he said.

Likewise, he said that education was "the cornerstone of our nation's future, and 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, supporting our teachers, and enhancing the overall quality of education in our country," he 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," Angara said.

Sen. Loren Legarda turned to X (formerly Twitter) to greet Angara. "Congratulations Sen. Sonny on your DepEd post! So well deserved. We are here to support you!" Legarda wrote.