Angara leads deals to modernize school infra, boost digital resilience

Inquirer.net - Sep 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has spearheaded partnerships with state agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector to modernize public school infrastructure and expand digital connectivity nationwide. The partnerships aim to address two critical challenges facing the basic education system — a classroom shortage and

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