Secretary of Education (Philippines)

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AppointerThe president
Term lengthCoterminous with the president
Inaugural holderFelipe Buencamino
FormationJune 23, 1898
Secretary of Education
Kalihim ng Edukasyon
Official seal of the
Department of Education
Incumbent
Sonny Angara
since July 19, 2024[1]
AppointerThe president
Term lengthCoterminous with the president
Inaugural holderFelipe Buencamino
FormationJune 23, 1898
Websitewww.deped.gov.ph

The Secretary of Education (Filipino: Kalihim ng Edukasyon) is a member of the Cabinet of the Philippines in charge of the Department of Education (DepEd).

The current secretary is Sonny Angara, who was sworn in on July 19, 2024.[1][2]

Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the secretary exercises supervision and control over the entire department and performs the following functions:

  • Advises the president on matters related to education.
  • Establishes the policies and standards for the operation of the department pursuant to the approved programs of the government.
  • Promulgates rules and regulations necessary to carry out the objectives, policies, functions, plans, programs, and projects of the department.
  • Promulgates issuances necessary for the efficient administration of the offices under him and the proper implementations of laws relative to education.
  • Exercises disciplinary powers over officials and employees in accordance with existing laws.
  • Formulates and enforces a management control system to measure and evaluate the performance of the department and submits periodic reports to the President.
  • Prepares and submits to the president through the Department of Budget and Management the budget of the department.
  • Appoints all officers and employees of the department except those whose appointment is vested in the president.[3]

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