Senator Angara vows to avoid politics in DepEd, pomises Teacher Salary Hike

Newly appointed DepEd Secretary, Senator Angara, responded to concerns about political influence in the department during an interview with Radyo 630. These concerns arose due to [specific incidents or reasons]. In response, Senator Angara assured that he would prioritize the interests of students, teachers, parents, and communities over any political agenda.

"May punto naman sila dahil natatakot sila na kapag pulitiko ang maupo, gagamitin niya yung departamento para sa pulitika. Meaning, to advance a personal agenda. Ako, never ko gagawin yan, dahil bilang kalihim dito, tayo ay tinatawag na alter-ego o representante ng Pangulo,"
(They have a point because they fear that if a politician takes the position, they might use the department for politics. Meaning to advance a personal agenda. I will never do that because, as a secretary here, we are called the alter-ego or representative of the President) Angara stated.

Addressing the demand for a salary increase among teachers, Angara expressed confidence that a raise would happen during President Marcos's term. "Hindi biro yung pagtaas sa sweldo ng ating government employees. But I'm confident because every administration, nagkakaroon ng pagtaas ng mga teachers. Ako, ang tingin ko, dito sa loob ng termino ni Pangulong Marcos, magkakaroon po tayo ng pagtaas sa sweldo ng mga teachers." (Increasing the salaries of our government employees is no small feat. But I'm confident because every administration has had salary increases for teachers. I believe that within President Marcos's term, we will have a salary increase for teachers.)