PHTHE Department of Education (DepEd) has formally designated Malcolm Garma, M.D. as the assistant secretary for the National Academy of Sports (NAS) and field operations during the virtual oath-taking ceremonies.
"I'm very pleased and happy to welcome our new officers of attached agencies in the department. Firstly, Yvonne de Mesa, newly-appointed Governor for National Book Development Board and of course, Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma," Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said during the ceremony held on September 20.
Garma, a former DepEd regional director of the National Capital Region and Central Luzon, will assist in the managing and supervising of the Field Operations strand of the department, which consists of 16 regions, 230 schools divisions, around 47,000 public schools, and community learning centers.
"With the appointment of Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma, the DepEd can be assured of a vibrant, experienced, and more energetic leader in the Field Operations," shared Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat and Deaco Atty. Revsee Escobedo.
Aside from field operations, Garma will also facilitate and administer the NAS, which is established by virtue of Republic Act No. 11470 to help talented student-athletes pursue their academic and sports career at the same time.
"I'm very pleased and happy to welcome our new officers of attached agencies in the department. Firstly, Yvonne de Mesa, newly-appointed Governor for National Book Development Board and of course, Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma," Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said during the ceremony held on September 20.
Garma, a former DepEd regional director of the National Capital Region and Central Luzon, will assist in the managing and supervising of the Field Operations strand of the department, which consists of 16 regions, 230 schools divisions, around 47,000 public schools, and community learning centers.
"With the appointment of Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma, the DepEd can be assured of a vibrant, experienced, and more energetic leader in the Field Operations," shared Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat and Deaco Atty. Revsee Escobedo.
Aside from field operations, Garma will also facilitate and administer the NAS, which is established by virtue of Republic Act No. 11470 to help talented student-athletes pursue their academic and sports career at the same time.