Philippine Education and Technology
Philippines ranks 43rd in World Future Skills Index
The Philippines placed 43rd out of 81 countries in the inaugural World Future Skills Index, by service and analytics provider Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The country had a final score of 62.2 out of possible 100. The index evaluates how well countries are equipped to meet the changing demands of the international job market based on four equally weighted indicators: skills fit, academic readiness, future of work, and economic transformation.
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More than half of PH public schools lack qualified principals
More than 24,000 public schools across the country are operating without qualified principals due to low passing rates in the exams needed for the position and a hiring policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) that is now considered outdated.
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3 in 10 Filipinos struggle to comprehend what they read — but poverty deepens the problem
While over 90% of Filipinos can read and write, just 70% can comprehend what they read — with the disparity reaching its most severe levels in regions hit hardest by poverty.
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State auditors flag UP for inaction over unfinished multi-million IT project
The University of the Philippines failed to act on all recommendations by state auditors to address a long-delayed P134.6-million digital infrastructure project, including collecting penalties from and blacklisting a subsidiary of a telecommunications giant, according to the Commission on Audit's annual financial report released Friday, December 13.
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Lack of textbooks, untrained teachers highlight PH education issues, according to study
A Philippine commission tasked to undertake a comprehensive national assessment of the country's education sector is urging a re-evaluation of how the Philippines should educate future generations, as it released highlights of significant flaws in the country's educational systems.
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Philippines has fewest scientists in ASEAN – Stanford list
The Philippines has the fewest number of scientists among its ASEAN neighbors that made it to the 2024 “Top 2 percent” Scientists in the World drawn up by Stanford University in the US.
(The cost of climate disruptions) Philippines loses 32 teaching days to extreme weather
At least 53 out of 180 days, or three months' worth of teaching time, was lost from class suspensions caused mainly by weather disruptions and teachers’ non-teaching tasks, based on a new analysis by state think Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in a June 19 news release by the Second Congressional Commission on Education.
P1-B daycare fund marks gov’t all-out support to education
House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Thursday that the provision for a P1 billion fund to create more daycare centers is proof of the current administration’s well-rounded approach to improving the state of education in the country.
P65M recovered from 54 schools after voucher probe -DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) has successfully recovered P65 million from private schools linked to alleged anomalies in the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program claims, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said on Wednesday.
DepEd reaffirms PBBM's commitment to school digitalization
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed President Marcos' commitment to advancing school digitalization, emphasizing efforts to integrate technology in classrooms and enhance digital learning nationwide.
DepEd to renew, hire over 7,000 admin support staff to ease teacher workload
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 6, announced that it will renew and hire over 7,000 administrative support personnel to alleviate the workload of public school teachers, allowing them to focus on delivering quality education.
Marcos signs law allowing qualified Pinoys to earn degrees via non-traditional means
President Marcos has signed the measure enabling Filipinos, especially working professionals, to earn college degrees without formal classroom study for career advancement.
Instructure survey shows PH demand for lifelong learning, tech
Instructure’s latest report suggests that the Philippines has a rising demand for lifelong learning and better technology.
Better teachers’ training sought
Public school teachers need to be trained better to ensure the education system’s recovery from learning losses through the years, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday.
Malaysia eyes more scholarship opportunities for Filipino students
Malaysia is exploring new scholarship opportunities for Filipino students as part of its expanded education cooperation with the Philippines, according to the Department of Education.
(DepEd 2025 priorities) Angara commits to continued education reforms
With a renewed focus on inclusivity, innovation, and quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a commitment to further enhancing the learning experience across the country.
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Marcos inks law on enterprise-based training
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework on Thursday. A priority measure of the Marcos administration, Republic Act No. 12063 aligns with the government’s efforts to strengthen, rationalize, and harmonize various enterprise-based training modalities under one framework.
ARAL Law to improve Pinoy students’ PISA performance -Angara
Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed optimism on Monday that the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Law will significantly improve Filipino students' performance in international assessments, like the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), in the long term.
More PH HEIs globally ranked, accelerating internationalization -CHED
The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) reported late Wednesday an increase in globally ranked Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) under the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Philippines climbs to 53rd in global innovation ranking
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported that the Philippines climbed to 53rd place among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII), reflecting increased efforts to strengthen innovation.
DepEd picks Khan Academy to improve student scores
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday signed an agreement with a popular online education nonprofit to provide digital learning materials in around 1,000 public schools in the country.
DepEd gets $150-M WB loan; eyes more ODA, PPPs for learning gaps
...the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank disclosed on Nov. 4 it will lend $150 million (over P8.7 billion) to the Philippines in May 2025 for the Department of Education's (DepEd) new Project for Learning Upgrade Support.