Google Partners with DepEd: 1 Million Workspace Licenses Transform Philippine Education in 2025


 I was browsing online when I came across some exciting news about Google partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd). This collaboration is a game-changer for Philippine education, bringing 1 million Google Workspace for Education Plus licenses to the table—800,000 for teachers and 200,000 for non-teaching staff. If you’re searching for how technology is transforming classrooms, this is it.

At an event in Manila on Monday, Education Assistant Secretary Marcelino Veloso shared how this Google-DepEd partnership unlocks “all of Google” for educators. Teachers can now streamline tasks like tracking student attendance or managing school supplies with ease. Veloso even highlighted a free coding program for teachers, a fantastic perk of Google Workspace for Education. I can see how learning to code could help educators automate administrative headaches and focus on teaching.

One standout feature is the Gemini Education add-on, an AI-powered tool within Google Workspace. It’s designed to help teachers create lesson plans and grade papers fast with an autograde function. If you’ve ever wondered how to save time grading papers, this could be the answer. Plus, Google Workspace for Education can analyze where students struggle, letting teachers tweak lessons to boost performance. It’s like a secret weapon for improving student outcomes.

School administrators aren’t left out either. Google’s tools simplify managing Chromebooks for students, making it a breeze for principals and IT staff. This partnership is all about efficiency, a keyword for anyone searching for classroom management solutions.

Education Secretary Angara tied this to President Marcos Jr.’s mission to support teachers, referencing the 1925 Monroe report. That study called out an overly centralized system and overloaded teachers—issues that still linger in 2025. It’s wild to think how relevant those findings remain, but Angara’s hopeful this Google partnership marks a shift. For anyone researching educational reform in the Philippines, this is a must-know development.

Angara described teachers in remote areas—think mountains or islands—staying up late to manually enter grades or craft lesson plans. It’s a struggle technology could solve, and he’s pushing to roll out these tools fast. Marcos wants teachers focused on education quality, not buried in paperwork, and Google Workspace for Education is the key to unburdening them.

Colin Marson, Google for Education’s Asia Pacific head, added a personal touch. He’s seen schools you have to hike to, underscoring the effort this partnership aims to ease. It won’t fix everything overnight, but it’s a solid step toward long-term change. If you’re looking up teacher support programs or educational technology trends, this collaboration stands out.

Watch this YT video from The Manila Times:


This Google-DepEd initiative is reshaping Philippine classrooms, blending AI tools and practical solutions. And if you’re curious about tapping into these benefits, we are offering Google for Education and Google Workspace—perfect for anyone searching for top-tier educational tools! Send me an email at arivera@cti-phil.com and let's talk!

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