The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reaffirmed their commitment to work together to promote science education and develop the next generation of scientists and innovators during the appointment ceremony of new campus directors of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS).
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) affirmed their commitment to collaborate during the appointment ceremony of the new campus directors of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. underscored the importance of working together to advance science education and cultivate the next generation of scientists and innovators.
'We are fully committed to working together. One thing we discovered, it's in your song that science is the pillar of a prosperous nation. That's the bottomline here,' Angara said, referring to the DOST hymn.The education chief also underscored DOST's mandates, as he helped the agency secure additional budget for its facilities and operations.'I have been your supporter in the Senate, and now consider me one of your fans. Thank you so much and congratulations. Looking forward to the inspired leadership of our three campus directors under our great Secretary Rene,' he said.Solidum, meanwhile, said that the team-up with DepEd is a significant step in strengthening the country's science, technology and innovation foundation.'We are very happy with the appointment of former senator, now DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, because we believe that the success of science, technology, and innovation really lies in our educational system starting from our youth,' Solidum said.'We have been discussing on how we can work together with them and help them as well in making sure that our reach would go beyond the Philippine Science High School system,' he added.The ceremony celebrated the appointment of three campus directors: Rod Allan De Lara, PSHS Main Campus; Myrna Libutaque, PSHS-Western Visayas Campus; and Mary Grace Navarro, PSHS-Ilocos Region Campus.Held at the PSHSS Main Campus in Quezon City, the event was graced by key officials from DepEd, DOST and PSHSS
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