MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sonny Angara will replace Vice President Sara Duterte as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), Malacañang announced on Tuesday, July 2.

Angara will assume the role on July 19, as Duterte ends her one-month transition following her resignation from the Marcos Cabinet.

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