AI is a tool, not a teacher: DepEd introduces guidelines on the use of AI in education
Source: Manila Bulletin
Published on: 2026-02-27 16:20
A story on the introduction of the country's first comprehensive guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in basic education did not banner the headlines. Yet its significance runs deeper than many of the day's louder events -- from anti-corruption drives to protest mobilizations. On Feb. 20, Education Secretary Sonny Angara issued Department Order No. 003, s. 2026 -- the first national framework governing how AI may be used in Philippine basic education. Quiet as it seemed, the move signals a turning point. It acknowledges a reality many schools are already facing - artificial intelligence is no longer at the gates of education. It is inside the classroom. Students use AI to draft essays, polish grammar, and brainstorm ideas. Teachers experiment with it to prepare lesson plans, generate quizzes, and analyze performance data. The technology's rise has been swift -- so swift, in...
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