(photo: Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page)
She
resigned.
There
are two things that this writer underscore: the courage of leaving a secured
place and the familiarity of an insider.
The
Philippine Star reported on June 19, 2024: Vice President Sara Duterte tendered
her resignation as Department of Education secretary, dislodging herself from
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet after a year of flaring political
tensions between both of their families. The vice president refused to answer
why she stepped down from the position.
Comments
on social media were flooded with both fair and unfair comments. Some make
sense, others are nonsense.
The
reported political tensions between the Duterte and Marcos families could have
created a challenging working environment. Power struggles and conflicting
interests within the Cabinet may have hindered effective collaboration and
governance. The lack of alignment on key policy issues or personal political
ambitions could have exacerbated these tensions, leading to her resignation.
Disagreements
over educational policies or the administration's approach to education reform
may have played a role. As DepEd Secretary, Duterte would have been responsible
for significant educational initiatives and reforms. Divergence in visions or
strategies with President Marcos Jr. and his administration could have made her
position untenable.
And
we do not discredit the personal reason she has like family matters as
important. The stress and demands of holding dual roles as Vice President and
DepEd Secretary are considerable, and personal factors often play a crucial
role in such decisions.
Then
we hear comments from non-DepEd people questioning her credibility as the
secretary of education…
According
to Zaccaro et al. (2018), insiders can provide a more accurate and
contextualized assessment of a leader's performance, as they are directly
involved in the operational dynamics and organizational culture that shape
leadership actions. In contrast, non-insiders tend to rely on generalized
observations and secondary information, which may lack the depth and
specificity required to fully comprehend the intricacies of an individual's
tenure and impact within an organization.
As
insiders of the Department of Education, we have nuanced understanding of VP
Sara’s leadership style, decision-making processes, and specific contributions
to educational reforms.
Let
us conclude our discussion at this point. The reasons behind her resignation
are significant to her personal and political dynamics. We must continue to fulfil
our assigned responsibilities. While democracy grants us the freedom to express
ourselves, it is imperative that we also commit to thoughtful and informed
deliberation of our thoughts.
A
lack of informed knowledge poses a significant threat to the freedoms we currently
enjoy.
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