Sonny Angara
Filipino politician (born 1972)
Biography
Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara (Tagalog: [aŋˈɡara]; born July 15, 1972) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the 54th secretary of education since 2024. He has concurrently served as chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas since 2016 and as the president of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino since 2018.
A graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of the Philippines College of Law, Angara entered politics in 2004 after being elected as the representative of Aurora's at-large district, a seat he would hold until 2013. During his tenure, he supported the impeachment of Renato Corona and acted deputy spokesperson of the House prosecution panel. Angara was elected to the Senate of the Philippines in 2013 and served until 2024 before resigning to become the secretary of education.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the House of Representatives
- Member of the Senate of the Philippines
- Secretary of Education
Family
- Parents
- Edgardo Angara
- Siblings
- Katya Angara
Awards & honours (1)
- Asia's Most Influential Philippines
Quick answers about Sonny Angara
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- Sonny Angara is 54 years old (born July 15, 1972).
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- Sonny Angara was born on July 15, 1972.
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- Sonny Angara was born in Manila.
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- Sonny Angara is a citizen of Philippines.
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