As the country wraps up National Teachers’ Month, Globe and Ayala Foundation are rolling out a teacher-centered digital learning program to help public school educators meet each student at their own pace. Known as CENTEX Digital Education, this method combines professional training, coaching, and digital tools so teachers can see exactly where learners need help and tailor lessons accordingly, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
The program uses learning data and personalized exercises to guide instruction. Early results from a 2024 to 2025 pilot in San Marcelino, Zambales show strong improvements: across 1,635 students in Grades 4 to 6, average mathematics scores climbed from 27% to 56% in just 12 weeks, and participating classes performed nearly 14 percentage points better than those that did not use the program. By the end of the pilot, 85% of trained teachers were consistently adjusting lessons for different learners, and all teachers involved began using student data when planning their classes.
Teachers say the system helps them connect better with their students. Angelica F. Artillera from Nagbunga Integrated School noted it became easier to track each child’s progress and give the right kind of support. Esthefanie Ann Espinosa of Pili Elementary School added that digital tools cut down the time spent grading by hand, freeing up more hours to actually guide learners one-on-one.
Building on those promising results, the Department of Education Zambales has now expanded the program province-wide, training at least one teacher from all 315 public elementary schools. Seventy-nine schools are already putting the approach into practice, bringing the total reach to around 14,100 students and more than 120 teachers. The next phase will strengthen ongoing coaching for teachers, partner with local colleges, and continue working closely with DepEd to sustain the program.
“Technology works best when it gives teachers better insight into what each child needs,” said Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto. “Together with Ayala Foundation, we are building a system that puts teachers in the lead while using digital tools to make learning more effective for every student.” Ayala Foundation President Tony Lambino added that the pilot results provide a solid path forward, noting, “This program shows that when teachers are supported by the right technology, learning outcomes improve.”
Members of the public can also join in supporting this initiative. Globe customers may donate their reward points through the GlobeOne app by visiting the Rewards section and searching for CENTEX Digital Education. Globe Prepaid users can also contribute through GoGIVE: simply select Ayala Foundation in the app, and earn automatic support for the program each time you use mobile data.
