Globe, Ayala Foundation Scale Digital Learning Approach in Public Schools

As the country concludes National Teachers’ Month, Globe and Ayala Foundation are helping public-school teachers better respond to students at different learning levels through CENTEX Digital Education, a teacher-led, technology-enabled approach that combines educator expertise with adaptive learning tools, training, coaching, and community engagement. Using learning data and personalized exercises, the program helps teachers identify where students need additional support and adjust instruction based on each learner’s level and pace.

A 2024–2025 pilot in San Marcelino, Zambales provided early evidence of the High Touch, High Tech approach’s impact on mathematics learning and classroom practice, reaching 1,635 students from Grades 4 to 6. After 12 weeks, average mathematics scores among learners in the program increased from 27% to 56%, while the treatment group outperformed the comparison group by 13.8 percentage points. Teachers also showed changes in classroom practice, with 85% of trained teachers consistently applying differentiated instruction by the end of the intervention and all using learner data in lesson planning.

“Technology can have its greatest impact when it equips teachers to understand their learners better and respond to what each child needs,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “Through our partnership with Ayala Foundation, we are helping build an approach that puts teachers at the center while using technology and data to create more meaningful learning opportunities for students.”

Teachers participating in the program have also reported stronger student engagement and more time for targeted instruction. Angelica F. Artillera of Nagbunga Integrated School observed that the model made it easier to track learners’ progress and provide differentiated support, while Esthefanie Ann Espinosa of Pili Elementary School said technology reduced time spent manually checking assessments, allowing her to focus more on guiding students.

Building on the pilot results, the Department of Education (DepEd) Zambales has expanded CENTEX Digital Education across the province, training at least one teacher from each of its 315 public elementary schools. Seventy-nine schools are now implementing the program, extending the approach beyond the original pilot sites.

“CENTEX Digital Education demonstrates how teacher-led, technology-enabled approaches can strengthen classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes,” said Tony Lambino, President of Ayala Foundation. “The encouraging results from San Marcelino, supported by Khan Academy’s learning platform, give us a strong foundation to expand the program. We are grateful for Globe’s continued support as we work with DepEd to reach more Filipino learners.”

The broader CENTEX Digital Education program has reached approximately 14,100 students, with more than 120 teachers trained. Its next phase deepens implementation across Zambales through stronger teacher coaching, local higher education partnerships, and continued collaboration with DepEd. Globe customers can support CENTEX Digital Education by opening or downloading the GlobeOne App, tapping on the “Rewards” button, searching for “CENTEX Digital Education,” and sending available Rewards points.

Globe Prepaid customers can support CENTEX through GoGIVE by tapping GoGIVE on the GlobeOne app, selecting Ayala Foundation to start earning hearts, and automatically supporting the cause every time mobile data is used.

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