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The Philippine Statistics Authority, which conducted the study, told a Senate hearing that the definition of "functional literacy" include higher-level comprehension skills, going beyond basic reading, writing, and numeracy.

The Department of Trade and Industry donated 10 high-powered computers to the DepEd to aid in the full transfer and operationalization of the Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR) system from the DTI to DepEd.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has signed another partnership with professional social network LinkedIn to enhance the overall quality of education and boost productivity in classroom settings.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the expansion of its partnership with Google Philippines, aimed at deploying the "Google Workspace for Education Plus" for educators and students across the country.

As the first-ever hub for AI research in education in the Philippines, E-CAIR will focus on revitalizing basic education by developing AI-driven tools that enhance teaching, learning, and school administration.

DepEd secretary Sonny Angara said the country’s basic education curriculum is already crowded according to education experts from other countries.

DepEd has also partnered with Japan-based Sprix Inc. to provide free access to the Test of Fundamental Skills (TOFAS) for learners nationwide.

Batangas representative Gerville Luistro expressed concern over DepEd's zero-percent accomplishment rates for both current and continuing appropriations meant for eLearning, smart TVs, and laptops.

The agencies signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) designed to create awareness and interest among the youth about the industrial sector, particularly in the IT industry.

As reported by vpnMentor earlier this week, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a non-password protected cloud storage database involving Filipino students and parents that contained 210,020 records, with a total size of 153.76 gigabytes.