By Stephanie Sevillano | Philippine News Agency
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and support in her function as education chief.
“Maraming salamat, Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., sa patuloy na pagtitiwala sa akin bilang Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon,” Duterte said in a statement.
She pledged to continue upholding the welfare of learners in the country.
“Makakaasa po kayo na ang DepEd, na binubuo ng ating mga guro at non-teaching personnel, ay patuloy na maglilingkod nang tapat para sa kinabukasan ng bawat mag-aaral,” she added.
On Wednesday, the President said there is no reason to replace Duterte as education secretary, noting that Cabinet members are replaced based solely on their performance.
The country’s two highest officials are set to talk in private to thresh out various issues.