Sonny Angara | |
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.jpg) Angara in 2024 | |
| Secretary of Education | |
Ad interim | |
| Assumed office July 19, 2024 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Sara Duterte |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – July 18, 2024 | |
| Chair of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee | |
| In office May 22, 2024 – July 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Tolentino |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Chair of the Senate Youth Committee | |
| In office July 24, 2019 – May 20, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Villanueva |
| Succeeded by | Bong Go |
| Chair of the Senate Finance Committee | |
| In office July 23, 2019 – May 20, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Loren Legarda |
| Succeeded by | Grace Poe |
| Chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas | |
| Assumed office August 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Moreno |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Aurora's at-large district | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bellaflor Angara-Castillo |
| Succeeded by | Bellaflor Angara-Castillo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Edgardo Manalang Angara July 15, 1972 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| Spouse |
Tootsy Echauz (m. 2003) |
| Relations | Arthur Angara (uncle) Bellaflor Angara-Castillo (aunt) Rommel T. Angara (cousin) |
| Parent(s) | Edgardo Angara Gloria Manalang |
| Residence(s) | Aurora, Philippines |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | Official website alagangangara.com |
Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara (Tagalog: [aŋˈɡara]; born July 15, 1972) is a Filipino politician and lawyer currently serving as the 39th secretary of education ad interim since 2024, pending approval by the Commission on Appointments. He previously served as a senator from 2013 to 2024 and as the representative of Aurora's lone district from 2004 to 2013. He is also the chairman of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the governing body of basketball in the Philippines, since 2016.[1] He is also a member of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino party, where he currently serves as the chairman.[2]
- ^ Merueñas, Mark (August 8, 2016). "Angara is new chairman of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas". GMA News. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Angara is New LDP President" (Press release). Senate of the Philippines. September 22, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.