Newsletter: AHEAD Education Group Opens 90,000 Free Review Slots for Public High School Students, Launches ReviewLab for PUP, UP Entrance Exams

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Going to college in the Philippines is now tuition-free at state universities, but for millions of public high school graduates, the real hurdle isn't the cost of tuition—it's passing difficult entrance exams like the PUPCET and UPCAT.

Newsletter: Ateneo BUILD offers free AI training, int’l recognition for Filipino students

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Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join the free IOAI Philippines 2027 national selection for a chance to train and represent the country in international AI competitions. Hosted by Ateneo BUILD, the search is open to Filipino K–12 students studying here or abroad who were born on or after July 1, 2007. No programming experience is needed for the first round, which can be completed online using a mobile phone from November 16 to 22, 2026. Following the Philippine team’s four-medal debut in 2026, the program invites more young Filipinos to develop their AI skills and compete with peers from around the world. Register at https://ioaiph.org/. PHOTO: IOAI

Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join a free national competition for the chance to train and represent the Philippines at international AI olympiads in 2027. No programming experience nor a personal computer is needed for the first round, which students can take online using just a mobile phone.

Newsletter: Ateneo Professor to Lead International AI Education Society

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A Filipino educator specializing in the development, deployment, and impact measurement of AI innovations in Philippine schools has just been elected president of the International Artificial Intelligence in Education (IAIED) Society, which has over 1,500 members in 40 countries at the frontiers of computer science, education, and psychology. 

Newsletter: Tacloban learners and educators champion safer, more resilient schools

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As second homes to children, schools play a vital role in providing safe and nurturing environments where students can learn and grow. In times of crises, equipping school communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources to respond effectively is essential to safeguarding learners’ well-being and strengthening resilience.

Newsletter: Caught between adolescence and parenthood: Pinoy teen parents tell their stories through photographs

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

“I’m a student, a worker, and a mother. Sometimes, I feel like I have three bodies.”

For this senior high school student, motherhood meant learning to carry several parts of herself all at once. Her days meant moving between school, work, and caring for her child—growing into adulthood, even while already being responsible for someone else.

Newsletter: UPD-CS, Basilan Launch Training Program to Strengthen Math and Science Education

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

RISE-BASILAN focuses on enhancing teachers’ mastery of key areas in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through workshops led by UPD-CS faculty. (Photo credit: Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio)

Students in geographically remote and economically disadvantaged provinces in the Philippines often face barriers to performing well in college entrance exams, particularly in science. Many enter senior high school with gaps in foundational knowledge, partly due to limited access to sustained, content-focused professional development for teachers. When teachers struggle with core scientific concepts, it can be challenging to strengthen students’ understanding and problem-solving skills.

Newsletter: AHEAD and Pru Life UK partner to help Filipinos invest in quality education

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Education is one of the most meaningful investments a family can make. While financial planning helps protect a child's future, quality education empowers them to shape it. Together, they create a stronger foundation for lifelong success.

Newsletter: When Music Reads Emotion: THEi Launches Centre for Music Therapy Research to Deepen Guangdong-Hong Kong Integration and Leverage AI to Fill the Healthcare Talent Gap

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The fast pace of modern life and an aging population drive demand for mental health and non-pharmacological holistic wellness. In alignment with the health development priorities of the national 15th Five-Year Plan and the Healthy China Initiative, the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) held the launch ceremony for its Centre for Music Therapy Research (CMTR) at the Sky Concert Hall in Shenzhen on 16 September. The launch aims to address the demand for innovative healthcare talent while fostering Guangdong-Hong Kong integration.

Newsletter: PisoLit Meets KasKasan Buddies: BSP and KKB Launch Collaboration to Bring Financial Education Closer to More Filipinos

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August 4, 2026 marks another milestone in KasKasan Buddies' growing role as a bridge between everyday Filipinos and the institutions that shape their financial lives.

Newsletter: KasKasan Buddies named founding partner of CIBI U in push for better credit education

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KasKasan Buddies is expanding its financial education role as a founding partner of CIBI U, a new initiative designed to help Filipinos better understand credit scores, credit reports, and responsible borrowing.

Newsletter: Ateneo helps shape national innovation blueprint for Philippine higher education

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Ateneo de Manila University is contributing its research and innovation expertise to a national effort aimed at helping Philippine universities transition their research into technologies, products, industries, and communities.

Newsletter: How PLDT and Smart’s KonektedforLearning is Helping Shape Education in the Philippines

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PLDT and Smart's School-in-a-Bag includes a laptop for the teacher, 10 tablets pre-loaded with DepEd curriculum-based learning materials and interactive educational applications, a Smart Bro LTE Pocket Wi-Fi device, and expandable storage.

From pen and paper to artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive applications, PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedforLearning initiative champions learning for all by integrating technology into Philippine classrooms and boosting education resiliency through crisis-tested teaching strategies.

Newsletter: Ateneo aquaculture scientist Dr. Janice Ragaza appointed to leading animal science journals

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Ateneo de Manila University Department of Biology Associate Professor Dr. Janice A. Ragaza has recently been appointed to leadership roles in two internationally-prestigious scientific journals: she now serves as Associate Editor of Animal Feed Science and Technology, and is also among just a handful of scholars from the Philippines and Southeast Asia on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Applied Aquaculture.

Newsletter: Symphonic Asia Pacific gathers partners and music industry stakeholders through Spotify Masterclass and artist showcase

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Symphonic Asia Pacific recently hosted two complementary initiatives centered on community building and industry education: the Spotify Masterclass and Symphonic Social Night. Bringing together Symphonic Distribution’s partner artists, labels, and creative stakeholders, the event took place on the very same day at Sari-Sari Bar last June 18, 2026.

Newsletter: Philippine Coding Camp Strengthens Leadership in Emerging Technology Education Through Regional and University Partnerships

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Philippine Coding Camp (PCC) continues to strengthen its position as a leading authority in emerging technologies and a premier technology education and capacity-building provider for companies, universities, government institutions, and education organizations.

Newsletter: More Indonesian Parents Are Introducing Foreign Languages Early—What Does This Mean for Child Development?

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In an increasingly interconnected world, more parents in Indonesia are beginning to introduce foreign languages to their children from an early age. Beyond being viewed as a valuable communication skill for the future, language learning is increasingly associated with benefits for children's cognitive development, ranging from memory enhancement to greater cognitive flexibility.

Newsletter: PhilSA launches HiRAYA to recognize student research in space science and technology

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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is set to recognize outstanding high school students doing space research through the PhilSA High School Research and Innovation Award to Yield Advancement in Space Science and Technology, or PhilSA HiRAYA. 

Newsletter: San Marino Consulate Expands Education Efforts Through Partnerships for Filipino Youth

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As education continues to evolve in a rapidly changing world, meaningful partnerships have become increasingly important in expanding learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom. Through collaborations with local organizations, schools, and community groups, the Consulate General of the Republic of San Marino in the Philippines continues to strengthen programs that help young Filipinos grow academically, culturally, and socially.

Newsletter: Ateneo fetes decades of research excellence with 2026 University Scholarly Work Awards

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Ateneo de Manila University President Fr Roberto Yap SJ, Vice President for Education Dr Maria Luz C Vilches, and Assistant Vice President for Research, Creative Work, and Innovation Dr Filomeno Aguilar Jr (center) are flanked by (L-R) Ateneo School of Government Dean Dr Jennifer Oreta, School of Science and Engineering Dean Dr Raphael Guerrero, John Gokongwei School of Management Dean Dr Roberto Martin Galang, Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences Dean Dr Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, School of Humanities Dean Dr Patricia Lambino, and Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design Acting Dean Dr Maria Isabel Martin at the 2026 University Scholarly Work Awards. PHOTO: Rafa Lopez, OAVP-RCWI

The Ateneo de Manila University marked the silver anniversary of its University Scholarly Work Awards (USWA) in 2026, celebrating 25 years of scholarly excellence while reaffirming its stature as the Philippines’ leading university in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.

Newsletter: Inside PLDT Innolab, Where Students Meet the Tech Behind Everyday Connectivity

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Students from Siena College Taytay learn wireless innovations that power communications at PLDT Innolab

What does the infrastructure powering connectivity for Filipinos actually look like up close? At the PLDT Innolab, it’s not just diagrams and theories—it’s systems in motion.