MANILA, Philippines- Opisyal na nagbitiw sa pagka-senador si incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
Sa liham para kay Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, inihayag ni Angara ang resignation niya bilang senador epektibo nitong Huwebes, Hulyo 18.
Batay sa media relations chief ni Angara, opisyal na uupong kalihim ng Department of Education (DepEd) si Angara ngayong Biyernes, Hulyo 19.
“I have served our countrymen through the Senate of the Philippines for 11 years. And in that period, I have been able to shepherd landmark legislation making quality education and healthcare more accessible; increasing the take-home pay of our workers; increasing the social pensions of senior citizens; exempting PWDs from VAT; giving incentives to our national athletes and coaches; and providing bigger support to Tatak Pinoy industries, among many others,” ani Angara sa kanyang resignation letter.
“The portfolio that I will be taking on as DepEd Secretary is riddled with very serious challenges. But I am confident that with your support and of the rest of my colleagues at the Senate, these challenges are surmountable,” dagdag niya.
Matatapos na sana ang dalawang termino ni Angara sa Senado sa 2025 bago ang pagkakatalaga niya sa DepEd.
Bago ito, itinurn-over ni Education secretary at Vice President Sara Duterte ang posiyon kay Angara sa isang seremonya sa Pasig City. RNT/SA
