Manila, Jan. 29 -- Senior High School technical-vocational programs will move from a static to a data-driven curriculum to better match industry needs, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday.

The DepEd made the statement following the National Tech-Voc Summit in Quezon City on Wednesday.

In a statement, Education Assistant Secretary Janir Datukan said the shift will entail the use of a responsive model at par with economic changes.

"Kung gusto nating may tunay na kinabukasan ang mga mag-aaral, kailangang nakabatay ang itinuturo natin sa aktuwal na pangangailangan ng industriya, ngayon at sa hinaharap (If we really want a good future for our learners, our teaching should be based on the actual industry needs now and m...