Google partners with DepEd, CHED, TESDA to upskill teachers in AI

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Google Philippines launched the Google AI Educator Series (GES), a free bite-sized learning initiative for AI and Gemini training on October 13, 2026. The tech giant partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to reach public school

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