MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Nov.
13 (PIA) --- The Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) of the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has confirmed on on November 11 the
appointment of secretary of the region's Department of Education (DepEd).
Members of the RLA’s Commission on
Appointments unanimously voted in favor of the confirmation of Dr. John Magno.
Dr. Magno previously served as
DepEd-ARMM’s assistant secretary for operation. He vowed to continue the
reforms that have been introduced by the administration of ARMM Governor Mujiv
Hataman in the department.
“We give you our best assurances
that we shall strive even more to institute changes in our educational system geared
towards uplifting not just the quality of education in the region, but also the
moral of our teachers,” he said.
Prior his confirmation, the RLA’s
committee on education, arts, culture and sports development chaired by
Assemblyman Majul U. Gandamra of the first district of Lanao del Sur
conducted a hearing on November 10 to review Dr. Magno's appointment.
"In the course of the
interpellation, the nominee substantiated the information and documents
required, and answered questions regarding the operations, thrusts, and
programs of this department, the committee found he is qualified and competent
to serve in the position," said Ziaur-Rahman Adiong, assemblyman of the
first district of Lanao del Sur and the committee vice-chairman.
Adiong said their committee
recommended the confirmation of Dr. Magno.
Dr. Magno was appointed as
DepEd-ARMM secretary by ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman on May 22, 2015, following the
resignation of lawyer Jamar Kulayan from the post. Kulayan’s three-year tenure
was marked by administrative and financial reforms in the once problematic
agency.
Dr. Magno enjoys strong support
from the more than 22,000 teachers in the region.
Mercy Mae Estaura, a high school
teacher from Marawi City, said she supports the new secretary and expects
continuous improvements in the department.
“We are hoping to see more reforms
sa aming department, katulad ng professionalization of hiring of teachers,
‘yung on-time release of salary of teachers, bukod pa sa iba (We are hoping to
see more reforms in our department, like the professionalization of the hiring
of teachers, and the on-time release of salary of teachers, among
others).” (BPI/PIA-10)
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