Manila, May 13 -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday commended public school teachers, non-teaching staff and other poll watchers for the success of the 2025 national and local elections.

In a statement, Angara said DepEd personnel's commitment to service helped ensure the orderly conduct of polls nationwide.

"These are not just public servants. They are frontliners of democracy," Angara said.

"Saludo po kami. Dahil sa inyo, naging maayos at safe ang proseso. Kayo ang tunay na ka-team sa Bagong Pilipinas -- laging handa, laging para sa bayan (We salute you. Because of you, the process has been orderly and safe. You are the true teammates of the New Philippines, always ready, always for the nation)."

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