(Manila, 28th) The Philippine Department of Education stated on Friday that, through the “Early Procurement Mechanism,” the distribution of laptop computers has significantly accelerated. This is an important measure for the Department to implement its computerization plan and to respond to President Marcos Jr.’s directives.
San Marcelino Provincial Division Supervisor, Florin, in a statement, especially thanked the new Secretary of Education, Angara, for promoting this mechanism, which has successfully resolved issues in the past where lengthy bidding procedures delayed the distribution of laptops to teachers and non-teaching staff.
“In the past, our computerization plan's devices usually arrived at schools late, and by the time the schools received them, they were often no longer 100% usable, with some even having a shortened lifespan,” pointed out Florin, who manages about 300 public schools in the province.
He revealed that in the past, there was a period when the laptops procured by the Department were stored in warehouses for a long time, almost exhausting the original two-year warranty period for the equipment.
According to Department of Education data, 79% of the procurement for the 2025 computerization plan budget has already been awarded. Of the 33,539 laptops procured for teachers, 9,466 units have been delivered; as for the 5,360 laptops for non-teaching personnel, 3,255 units have been delivered.
In addition, the Department has also distributed 6,634 sets of smart TV equipment (including external hard drives), as part of a total procurement of 25,949 sets.
On the other hand, the Department of Education also issued a statement, strongly condemning all forms of corruption, especially those involving improper practices in “appointments, promotions, and transfers.”
“Under my leadership, I will never tolerate any corruption within the Department of Education,” Secretary Angara emphasized.
He reiterated that “position buying” is a serious violation.
“Including allegations of selling positions, or exchanging positions and promotions for money or other benefits—these behaviors are unacceptable,” he said, harshly condemning any attempt to use money or connections as a means within the education sector.
Angara stated that the Department will adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy towards such behavior, stressing that all educators must uphold the three core values of “competence, integrity, and care for students.”
The Department called on any victims or individuals with relevant information to report to the Department’s central office, the National Bureau of Investigation, or the Philippine National Police. The authorities will keep all reports strictly confidential to protect the safety and rights of whistleblowers.
San Marcelino Provincial Division Supervisor, Florin, in a statement, especially thanked the new Secretary of Education, Angara, for promoting this mechanism, which has successfully resolved issues in the past where lengthy bidding procedures delayed the distribution of laptops to teachers and non-teaching staff.
“In the past, our computerization plan's devices usually arrived at schools late, and by the time the schools received them, they were often no longer 100% usable, with some even having a shortened lifespan,” pointed out Florin, who manages about 300 public schools in the province.
He revealed that in the past, there was a period when the laptops procured by the Department were stored in warehouses for a long time, almost exhausting the original two-year warranty period for the equipment.
According to Department of Education data, 79% of the procurement for the 2025 computerization plan budget has already been awarded. Of the 33,539 laptops procured for teachers, 9,466 units have been delivered; as for the 5,360 laptops for non-teaching personnel, 3,255 units have been delivered.
In addition, the Department has also distributed 6,634 sets of smart TV equipment (including external hard drives), as part of a total procurement of 25,949 sets.
On the other hand, the Department of Education also issued a statement, strongly condemning all forms of corruption, especially those involving improper practices in “appointments, promotions, and transfers.”
“Under my leadership, I will never tolerate any corruption within the Department of Education,” Secretary Angara emphasized.
He reiterated that “position buying” is a serious violation.
“Including allegations of selling positions, or exchanging positions and promotions for money or other benefits—these behaviors are unacceptable,” he said, harshly condemning any attempt to use money or connections as a means within the education sector.
Angara stated that the Department will adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy towards such behavior, stressing that all educators must uphold the three core values of “competence, integrity, and care for students.”
The Department called on any victims or individuals with relevant information to report to the Department’s central office, the National Bureau of Investigation, or the Philippine National Police. The authorities will keep all reports strictly confidential to protect the safety and rights of whistleblowers.