Education Secretary Sonny Angara remains optimistic about having more “creative and innovative” Filipino learners in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday.

During the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) in Singapore on Thursday, Angara highlighted plans to “integrate technology and digital literacy” in the basic education curriculum to help learners acquire employable skills, in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives.

“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 industry,” Angara said in a speech.

“We are working to incorporate coding into our curriculum and are 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 said, citing efforts to learn from Singapore.

This year marks the 55th year of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore, highlighting corporations on education and technology.

The PSBIS provides the partner countries a platform for high-level discussions on innovation and sustainable growth within the region. (PNA)