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Sonny Angara

Sonny Angara
Chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng PilipinasAssumed office
August 8, 2016Preceded byOscar MorenoMember of the Philippine House of Representatives from Aurora's at-large districtIn office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013Preceded byBellaflor Angara-CastilloSucceeded byBellaflor Angara-CastilloPersonal detailsBornJuan Edgardo Manalang Angara
(1972-07-15) July 15, 1972
Manila, Philippines
PartyLDP (2004–present)Spouse
Tootsy Echauz
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(m. 2003)​
RelationsArthur Angara (uncle)
Bellaflor Angara-Castillo (aunt)
Rommel T. Angara (cousin)Children3Parent(s)Edgardo Angara
Gloria ManalangEducationOccupation
  • Politician
  • columnist
  • lecturer
ProfessionLawyerWebsitealagangangara.com

Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara (Tagalog:; 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.