What it is
The rollout of over 231,000 teacher laptops has begun under the Department of Education (DepEd) Computerization Program. This initiative was launched with an initial distribution of 209 Apple MacBook Neo units to 10 public schools in Dagupan City.
Key points
- The total number of teacher laptops awarded is 231,725.
- These include 169,008 MacBook Neo units and 62,717 Windows-based laptops.
- An additional 3,646 MacBook Neo devices are allocated for administrative officers.
- DepEd purchased the laptops at approximately PHP43,000 per unit through competitive public bidding.
- This procurement resulted in a saving of at least PHP1.4 billion compared to standard retail prices.
- The package includes productivity tools, nationwide logistics and delivery, professional training, and a five-year extended warranty.
- The suppliers have until March 2027 to deliver all laptops to the beneficiary schools.
Who is affected
The program targets public school teachers nationwide. Dagupan City National High School, which serves about 5,000 learners with 312 personnel, received 72 MacBook Neo units in the initial turnover.
What teachers should do
DepEd and the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) are planning to launch GuroXL, a training program offering Apple Teacher Certifications and specialized technology leadership credentials. Schools are advised to submit recipient lists using the Teacher Assignment for Laptop Allocation (TALA) system, which is a new registration app for inventory and management.
Source
Official source: deped.gov.ph