Manila:The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday that private sector support is significantly enhancing digitalization efforts in public schools across Metro Manila.
According to Philippines News Agency, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded the ceremonial turnover of 133 information and communications technology (ICT) units. This initiative, in partnership with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), targets public schools in the National Capital Region, especially those in Navotas and Caloocan City.
The IBPAP's "Byte the Gap" initiative is a key component of this collaboration. It enables IT-BPM member companies to equip young Filipino learners with essential skills for a tech-driven workforce. The DepEd chief emphasized that such partnerships accelerate the agency's computerization program, allowing for faster delivery of necessary technology and support to schools through joint efforts with local government units and the private sector.
The donation package includes 33 refurbished laptops from Etrading Software Limited Philippines Inc., as well as 50 desktop computers and 50 monitors from Probe CX Philippines, Inc. Angara highlighted that access to quality ICT units is crucial for advancing education, stating that quality education involves providing schools and students with reliable ICT tools.
The expanded partnership between DepEd and IBPAP has distributed over 2,100 ICT units to public schools nationwide, with recent donations reaching schools in Taguig and Valenzuela City.
