In a landmark initiative to modernize Philippine education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a massive deployment of Google Workspace for Education Plus accounts to benefit one (01) million educators and staff members across the country. This significant technological upgrade aims to transform teaching methodologies and administrative processes within the public education system.
The comprehensive rollout provides DepEd personnel with access to Google’s premium suite of cloud-based education tools, representing a major advancement from the department’s previous use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals, which has been in place since 2012.
“Empowering our educators involves fostering a culture of innovation and providing the right tools. By equipping our teachers and staff with advanced digital capabilities, we’re laying the groundwork for critical thinking, collaboration, efficiency, and creativity in our schools. We extend our sincere thanks to Google for taking us to the forefront of educational innovation,” according to Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
The Google Workspace for Education Plus package includes an enhanced set of digital resources specifically designed for educational environments. Teachers will benefit from core productivity applications such as Gmail, Google Classroom, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Assignments. In addition, the suite offers expanded Drive storage capacity and integration with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, opening new possibilities for innovative teaching methods.
A key feature of the platform is its ability to power digital worksheets for various subjects including mathematics and English. The suite also includes improved originality reports that can detect plagiarism by scanning billions of web pages and over 40 million books, helping promote academic integrity among students.
The flexibility afforded by these tools will allow educators to conduct classes remotely through Google Meet and adjust their teaching strategies based on real-time analytics of classroom activities and student performance.
Colin Marson, Google for Education Head of APAC and EMEA, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, “Education is the cornerstone of individual potential, economic growth, and a more equitable society. Google is committed to scaling Google Workspace for Education in classrooms, empowering educators with user-friendly and secure tools that help students reach their full capabilities. We’re honored to collaborate with the Department of Education, supporting their mission of educational innovation.”
The deployment also prioritizes digital security, incorporating advanced protection features designed to safeguard both teachers and students from online threats — an increasingly important consideration in today’s digital learning environment.
Globe’s Innove Communications, Inc., a certified Google Workspace reseller in the Philippines, has played an instrumental role in facilitating this partnership.
This strategic investment in educational technology reflects DepEd’s commitment to equipping Filipino educators with modern tools necessary for educational excellence in the digital age, ultimately benefiting millions of public school students throughout the Philippines.