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DepEd allocates P100M to operate MIT-reviewed AI center
The Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P100 million for the operations of an artificial intelligence (AI) training center, with the curriculum reviewed and finalized with the help of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the MIT-powered AI center for Filipino students is expected to be completed by the first or second quarter of 2026.
MIT is providing its expertise in curriculum review for the AI center free of charge.
This initiative aligns with DepEd's previous announcement in July 2025 to revise the national curriculum, incorporating AI training to better prepare learners and educators for the evolving digital landscape.
The AI center is part of DepEd's push to improve the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores of the Philippines, especially since the global examination will soon incorporate questions about artificial intelligence and media literacy.
In December 2023, the Philippines ranked 76th out of 81 countries in the PISA, with Filipino students scoring significantly below the average in mathematics, reading, and science.
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