Private sector support boosts digitalization in schools – DepEd

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MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said support from the private sector helps boosts digitalization efforts in public schools in Metro ...

ICT UNIT DONATION. Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara leads the ceremonial turnover of 133 information and communications technology units, in partnership with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, for public schools in the National Capital Region on Thursday (Nov. 12, 2026). He said support from the private sector helps expedite the implementation of the computerization program. (Photo courtesy of DepEd)

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said support from the private sector helps boosts digitalization efforts in public schools in Metro Manila.

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara led the ceremonial turnover of 133 information and communications technology (ICT) units, in partnership with IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), for public schools in the National Capital Region, particularly those in Navotas and Caloocan City.

This is part of the IBPAP’s "Byte the Gap" initiative, which allows IT-BPM member companies to help capacitate young Filipino learners with foundational skills needed for a tech-driven workforce.

In a statement, the DepEd chief stressed that such collaboration helps expedite the implementation of the agency’s computerization program.

"Kung magtutulungan ang DepEd, ang ating local government units, at ang private sector, mas mabilis nating maihahatid ang kailangang teknolohiya at suporta sa ating mga paaralan (If the DepEd, LGUs and private sector will help one another, we can deliver technologies and support to our schools even faster),” Angara said.

“Kaya naman, patuloy nating isusulong at palalakasin ang DepEd Computerization Program at ang mga ganitong makabuluhang partnership (That’s why, we will continually advance and strengthen the DepEd computerization program and these kinds of valuable partnerships).”

Under the donation package, about 33 refurbished laptops were provided from Etrading Software Limited Philippines Inc.

Angara said access to quality ICT units helps…

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