Manila, Feb. 6 -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday underscored the urgent need for data digitalization and decentralization to address primary challenges in the Philippine education sector.

In his speech at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, Angara highlighted key responses as the DepEd face challenges including the decline in learning outcomes, centralized decision-making in a widely-bureaucratic education system, lack of accountability mechanisms, reluctance to innovation, and delayed delivery of learning tools.

"We are looking to enhance governance structures to ensure data-informed management. This involves...