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Incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara has officially resigned as senator.In a letter addressed to Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, Angara indicated that his resignation as senator is effective Thursday, July 18.According to Angara's media relations chief, the former senator will be assuming his position as the secretary of the Department of Education on Friday, July 19.LOOK: Incoming DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara officially resigns as a senator @gmanews pic.twitter.
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," Angara said in his resignation letter.
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