MANILA, April 28 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday pushed for digital innovation and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure inclusive education among learners with disabilities in the country.

In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said this initiative will help "empower and support" learners through more accessible learning resources.

"The Department is fully committed to harnessing technology not only for instruction but also for decision-making, resource planning, and inclusive service delivery," he said.

These initiatives include expanded access to Special Education (SPED) resources through the conversion of SPED Centers to Inclusive Learning Resource Centers (ILRCs), with plans set for the estab...