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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Sen. Sonny Angara would be an 鈥渆xcellent choice鈥� to fill the newly-vacated top post of the Department of Education (DepEd), Senate President Francis 鈥淐hiz鈥� Escudero said on Friday.

In a text message to reporters, Escudero said: 鈥淚 was asked by some people close to [President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.] who I thought would be a good replacement for Vice President Sara at DepEd and the only person I thought of and mentioned was Senator Angara. I don鈥檛 know if it reached the President.鈥�

Asked if he鈥檚 planning on formally endorsing Angara to Marcos, Escudero said he did not think it would make a difference, noting that the president might already have someone in mind by now.

In a separate message, Sen. JV Ejercito likewise noted that Angara would be a good choice for the post. According to Ejercito, it would be a 鈥渃hallenge that [Angara] might accept鈥� if given the opportunity.

But Angara earlier told reporters that 鈥渘o one has spoken鈥� to him about being considered for the position.

Vice President Duterte left Marcos鈥� Cabinet and tendered her resignation from the position last June 19.

Duterte did not provide, however, a categorical reason why she left her post, only signifying that it was not a sign of weakness but stirred by compassion for teachers and students.

As for Marcos, he said he would name Duterte鈥檚 replacement by the end of the week.