The Ayala Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Khan Academy Philippines to improve student and teacher access to high-quality digital learning. The partnership, supported by Ayala Corporation, Ayala Foundation, Globe Telecom, iPeople, Inc., iPeople schools National Teachers College, and the University of Nueva Caceres, aims to address the learning crisis by strengthening fundamental literacy and numeracy skills through Khan Academy’s online course content.

“This partnership is a testament to our collective vision of transforming education in the  Philippines,” said Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, President and CEO of Khan Academy  Philippines. “By joining forces with the Ayala Group alongside the Department of  Education, we are paving the way for innovative and inclusive learning solutions that empower Filipino students and educators alike. We believe that quality education is both a fundamental right and a collective responsibility. With the support of Ayala Corporation and its affiliates, we are committed to making free, world-class education accessible to every learner and teacher in the Philippines. This collaboration aligns with our mission to  inspire curiosity, unlock potential, and build a brighter future for all.” 

The MOU brings together leading organizations committed to advancing education in the  Philippines through technology. Key initiatives outlined in the collaboration include: 

  • Teacher Training: Comprehensive training programs led by KA PH to empower educators  with innovative teaching methodologies using Khan Academy’s learning platform; 
  • Program Implementation: Deployment of Khan Academy’s learning platform in Ayala-affiliated schools, ensuring equitable access to free, world-class educational resources for  both teachers and students; 
  • Internships and Fellowships: Opportunities for students in Ayala’s network to engage with  KA PH in roles supporting education technology and program development; 
  • Infrastructure Support: Provision of critical digital infrastructure facilitated by Globe Telecom to enable the use of the Khan Academy platform in schools, e.g., the prototype Classroom of the Future at Museo Pambata, powered by KA PH, Globe, and Samsung.

“DepEd is proud and grateful to stand shoulder to shoulder with these education partners. We can solve perennial challenges in education by drawing from the expertise of partners like Ayala Group and the cutting-edge vision of future enterprises like Khan  Academy,” said Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara. 

“We are delighted to support DepEd and Khan Academy in this significant Public– Private Partnership initiative to utilize the latest education technology to deliver high-quality education to many Filipino learners in public and private schools,” said Fernando Zobel de  Ayala, Member of the Board of Directors of Ayala Corporation and Chairman of Ayala  Foundation. 

“This partnership aligns perfectly with our CENTEX Early Grades, whose goal is to broaden access to qualified, research-based practices to build students foundational skills and transform learning environments through digital education. We recently launched our  CENTEX Early Grades in 9 DepEd schools in San Marcelino, Zambales, together with KA PH,  DepEd Zambales, the LGU of San Marcelino, ACEN, and the Education Development  Center,” said Tony Lambino, President of Ayala Foundation.