Google Philippines to train over 1 million teachers on AI
Source: BusinessWorld
Published on: 2026-10-14 08:55
Google Philippines said it aims to upskill over a million public school teachers nationwide in artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology continues to transform classroom routines and behaviors. "When government, educators, and technology share the same purpose, meaningful transformation at scale becomes possible," Google Philippines Country Manager Prep Palacios said in her speech on Tuesday. "That shared purpose is exactly what underpins our ongoing collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) - our commitment to upskill over 1 million public school teachers nationwide," she added. Data from the 2025 Digital Education Council survey found that 86% of teachers want to integrate technology into their teaching; however, only 17% are trained to do so with confidence. "We see the reality on the ground and the immense expectations placed on our teachers," she said. "That ga...
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