Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Marcos Jr. administration’s commitment to enhancing education in the Philippines by incorporating digital literacy into the curriculum. Speaking at the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit in Singapore, he highlighted efforts to include coding in schools and leverage educational technology for real-time assessment of learners. Angara stressed that improving digital literacy is vital for elevating the country’s education quality and fostering a more innovative Filipino workforce. He also noted the adaptability and quick learning abilities of Filipino workers, suggesting that investing in the Philippines could yield positive outcomes.
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