The Philippines won one silver and three bronze medals in its first appearance at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), with all four members of the country's delegation earning medals at the competition held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
A policy brief from the University of the Philippines has proposed using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to overhaul the country's public library system, including identifying libraries at risk of closure and directing government funding based on actual needs.
The proposed allocation is P360 million higher than the 2026 funding and is expected to support 67,504 scholars nationwide, compared with 65,097 beneficiaries this year.
The Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft are expanding the use of artificial intelligence in Philippine public schools, with the technology company set to provide 1 million teachers access to Microsoft Copilot.
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill requiring public and private higher education institutions to provide students and faculty with free access to digital academic materials and campus-wide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Seventy-five students have graduated from an online senior high school program focused on e-commerce and digital skills, marking the completion of the initiative’s first batch.
The University of the Philippines College of Law will restrict the use of artificial intelligence and electronic devices in first-year Juris Doctor courses beginning academic year 2026–2027, citing concerns that regular reliance on AI is weakening students’ legal reasoning and research skills.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a digital platform designed to connect private donors with public schools needing support and track contributions under the Adopt-A-School Program.
A Philippine-built online platform is using artificial intelligence and student performance data to personalize preparation for college entrance examinations.
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST Philippines) has named 12 researchers as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist Awards for their work in health, veterinary medicine, marine science, engineering, artificial intelligence, climate studies and the social sciences.
