DepEd to integrate coding in curriculum, boost students’ tech skills

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education is working to integrate coding into the education system to boost the competency of Filipino students and teachers in technology.

During the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit in Singapore on Friday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara shared insights on the Philippines’ efforts to learn from Singapore when it comes to the education sector, specifically in teaching coding to young learners.

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Angara said the Philippine government is “working to incorporate coding into our curriculum and is utilizing educational technology, such as analytics, to assess learners in real-time.”

“This will allow teachers to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks, ultimately improving the quality of education,” he added.

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Moreover, Angara echoed the current administration’s goal to prepare students for the rapidly evolving global economy.

“Our biggest asset is our people. Under President Marcos Jr.’s leadership, we are envisioning a more creative and innovative Filipino learner, which will be a significant boost to the industry,” he said.

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