Online learning platform Coursera has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools and features aimed at transforming how learners access and engage with education worldwide.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is turning to digital technology to strengthen disaster preparedness in schools, unveiling a suite of new tools — including a Web-based planning platform and an online safety guidebook — designed to make the country’s education system more resilient to calamities.
Under the new system, which is slated for pilot implementation by 2026 and full deployment by 2027, CHED and Tesda will adopt DepEd’s LRN as the common identifier, while DepEd will ensure continuous issuance and sharing of data.
The partnership establishes an academe-industry collaboration covering AI and machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and digital business transformation.
Carlo Almendral returned home to launch the AIFirst Institute, a groundbreaking AI education hub that aims to “Build AI careers. Fund a cause. Do both.”
The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program will cover areas such as machine learning, robotics, natural language processing, and applied AI development, with an emphasis on ethics and social impact.
Accessible through the eGovPH Super App, the system allows college graduates to obtain credentials such as diplomas and transcripts of records (TORs) directly on their mobile devices, eliminating the need to physically visit universities.
Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has expanded its “Connect to Learn: Teaching with Technology” program in the Philippines, aiming to strengthen the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in classrooms.
The Tesda-TCL Center is a dedicated facility that will provide specialized training for technicians in the field of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning).
A national competition spotlighting the power of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has showcased how Filipinos from diverse sectors are embracing AI innovation — even without programming backgrounds.
