Vice President Sara Duterte addressed the public on June 19, 2024, after she resigned as the secretary of the Department of Education.
In a press conference, Duterte highlighted the achievements she gained as the DepEd secretary.
“I sought an audience with the president and tendered my resignation as the secretary of education effective July 19, 2024,” Duterte said.
She added, “I am given my thirty-day notice to ensure a proper and orderly transition for the benefit of the next secretary.”
Duterte also clarified that she didn’t resign to show her weakness as a public official.
“Mga kababayan ang aking pagbibitiw ay hindi lulan ng kahinaan kundi dala ng tunay na malasakit para sa ating mga guro at kabataang Pilipino. Bagamat hindi ako magpapatuloy na namamahala sa kagawaran patuloy parin nating itataguyod ang kalidad ng edukasyon na nararapat para sa Pilipino,” she said.
“Hindi man ako ang tumatayong kalihim ng edukasyon, mananatili parin isang ina, isang ina na nagmamatyag at titindig para sa kapakanan ng bawat guro at bawat mag-aaral sa Pilipinas,” she added.
The Vice President didn’t reveal the reason she resigned as the DepEd secretary, but she vowed to continue performing the role mandated to her by the Filipino people.
As of writing, Marcos has yet to give his response to Duterte’s resignation.