Secretary of Education (Philippines)

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

The current secretary is Sonny Angara, who assumed office on July 19, 2024 on an ad interim basis while pending approval from the Commission on Appointments.

Powers, duties, and functions
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 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 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.