The Department of Education (DepEd) is making a big step to help schools in the Philippines. As the new school year 2025-2026 begins, DepEd has given out over 38,000 laptops and 26,000 Smart TVs to teachers and schools across the country. This move is part of the DepEd laptops and Smart TVs 2025 program, which aims to improve the learning experience for students and support teachers in their daily work.
Why These Tools Matter
Having laptops and Smart TVs in classrooms makes learning easier, faster, and more fun. Many students in public schools still don’t have access to advanced learning tools. With this new equipment, more students can enjoy better lessons. Teachers will also find it easier to teach using digital content.
What the DepEd Laptops and Smart TVs 2025 Program Includes
According to DepEd, this initiative is part of their computerization program. Here’s a breakdown of what’s being provided:
- 33,539 laptops for teachers
- 5,360 laptops for non-teaching personnel
- 26,000 Smart TV packages, each with an external hard drive
These tools will go to schools before the official start of classes to make sure everyone is ready.
A Quick Look at the Numbers
The government has already secured 79% of the budget for the computerization program this year. This shows that DepEd is serious about making sure schools are fully equipped.
Some regions are already set to receive these tools. For example:
- Region VII will receive 2,300 Smart TV packages.
- 268 schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) will get 1,340 laptops between June 16 and June 26.
A Word from the Education Secretary
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said this isn’t just about giving out tools. It’s about improving how students learn and how teachers teach.
“When these tools finally reach the schools, that’s when we feel the real change. Learning becomes more alive, students are more engaged, and teachers feel more inspired,” Angara shared.
Smooth Start to School Year 2025-2026
The first day of school went smoothly across the country. The school year will last until March 31, 2026, with 197 school days in total.
DepEd has also reported strong progress in textbook procurement:
- Books for Grades 1, 4, and 7 are already 99% ready.
- Books for Grades 2, 5, and 8 are almost halfway procured.
- Books for Grades 6, 9, and 10 will follow later this year.
Alternative Learning Tools
Besides digital tools like laptops and TVs, DepEd is also using different ways to teach:
- Activity sheets
- Alternative delivery modules
- Online platforms like the DepEd Learning Management System, Learning Resource Portal, and the Likha App
These tools are especially useful in faraway areas or during bad weather when kids can’t go to school.
A Personal Take: Why This Move Matters
As someone who studied in a public school, I know how hard it can be to learn when resources are low. I still remember writing notes from a blackboard because our school didn’t have a projector. Imagine how different it would have been if we had Smart TVs and laptops. Lessons would have been clearer, and teachers could have shown videos, diagrams, or even real-time maps.
That’s why this move by DepEd feels hopeful. It’s more than just numbers—it’s about giving kids a better chance at learning.
What Parents and Teachers Are Saying
Many teachers are excited. Some say they’ve been waiting for years for better tools. A high school teacher from Quezon City said, “This is a big help. Now I can show educational videos without having to borrow equipment.”
Parents are also happy. One parent from Cebu said, “My daughter is now excited to go to school. She says the Smart TV makes their class more fun.”
Looking Ahead
DepEd’s move is a good example of how government programs can directly help students and teachers. It’s not perfect yet, but it’s a good start.
In the future, more schools will hopefully get these tools, and even better ones. Also, training for teachers on how to use them will be important. Having a Smart TV is great—but knowing how to use it well in teaching is even better.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DepEd laptops and Smart TVs 2025 program?
It’s a program by the Department of Education to distribute over 38,000 laptops and 26,000 Smart TVs to schools and teachers.
Who gets the laptops?
Teachers and non-teaching staff in public schools.
What are the Smart TV packages for?
They help teachers show digital content like videos, presentations, and interactive lessons.
When is the school year 2025-2026?
It started in June 2025 and will end on March 31, 2026, covering 197 class days.
Will more schools get these tools in the future?
Yes. DepEd aims to continue this program and expand it in the coming years.
The DepEd laptops and Smart TVs 2025 program is a huge step for education in the Philippines. It shows how serious the government is about improving how kids learn and how teachers teach. While there’s still work to do, this move brings us closer to a brighter future for education.
