Poa, four high-ranking officials to quit DepEd

Metro Manila, Philippines – Education spokesperson Michael Poa and four other officials will step down from their post on July 19, the same day Vice President Sara Duterte leaves the Cabinet as DepEd chief.

On Tuesday, Poa said two undersecretaries including himself, and three assistant secretaries have submitted their resignation to the Office of the President.

The four other officials are Undersecretary for Administration Nolasco Mempin and Assistant Secretaries Sunshine Fajarda, Reynold Munsayac, and Noel Baluyan.

Poa said it is “only appropriate” to let incoming education chief Sonny Angara choose the members of his team.

He also told NewsWatch Plus that he personally spoke to Angara about things moving forward.

“I also mentioned to him that should he need assistance re DepEd matters, I will always make myself available to provide the necessary information and be of help,” the outgoing undersecretary said.

Asked if he will still be working with Duterte, Poa said he is just “waiting for instructions” from the vice president.

Duterte announced her resignation on June 19.

Marcos named Angara as education chief on July 2.