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ANGARA PUSHES FOR ASEAN DIGITAL EDUCATION REFORMS

At the 13th ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (ASED), Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on ASEAN member states to prioritize digital transformation in education to better prepare the region’s youth for future challenges. Angara highlighted the collective responsibility of policymakers to equip learners with the skills and values needed to thrive in an increasingly digital […]

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CHED: MORE DIGITAL ED PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHINA EYED

The Philippines and China will further boost their cooperation in Science, Technology, Agriculture, and Mathematics education; conduct training programs for professionals in various subject areas; promote student mobility, joint research, and language teaching and expand digital education in Philippine universities. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera met with China’s Ministry of Education […]

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STRENGTHEN DIGITAL EDUCATION – GATCHALIAN

Following the recognition of “Valenzuela Live” as an outstanding local governance program at this year’s Galing Pook Awards, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need to accelerate the adoption of technology in the delivery of education. Valenzuela Live or the Valenzuela LIVE Online Streaming School utilizes Facebook Live to stream classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

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SATELLITES TO BOOST DIGITAL LEARNING – GATCHALIAN

Maximizing the use of satellite technology to widen internet access nationwide will be a boost to the rollout of digital technology in public schools, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Senate Bill No. 2250 or the “Satellite-Based Technologies for Internet Connectivity Act of 2021” aims to expand access to satellite-based technologies as an alternative connectivity solution to […]