Google partners with DepEd, CHED, TESDA to launch AI Educator Series for Filipino teachers

Homepage > News > Business > Google partners with DepEd, CHED, TESDA to launch AI Educator Series for Filipino teachers MANILA, PHILIPPINES — October 13, 2026 — Designed to save educators more valuable time to spend with their students, Google’s AI tools for education are bringing practical efficiency directly into Philippine classrooms and strengthening the human connection between teacher and learner. Building on the tools’ core benefits for Filipino teachers and in celebration of Teacher’s Month this October, Google Philippines recently launched the Google AI Educator Series (GES), a no-cost, on-demand training module designed to give educators practical AI skills they can use immediately. Featuring bite-sized and self-paced online modules ranging from 15 to 45 minutes, the program allows participants to earn digital badges while giving them time back to focus on direct student interaction, creative pedagogy, and classroom connection. At the heart of this program is a teacher-first vision that positions AI as a helpful assistant—not a replacement for essential educators. With the GES, Filipino teachers can get help and support in the following areas: Building interactiv...