Manila, Feb. 2 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday urged public schools to maximize the use of digital tools as the agency advances learner-centric reforms.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara made the call as the DepEd joined the celebration of the International Day of Education at Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School in Makati City.

In a statement, Angara said digital platforms allow students to thrive in engaging learning environments.

"So, by all means, let's make use of the tools being made available to you by the Department to maximize our students' learning. We really want to make things more fun, more engaging. Because we realize this is a system that we all co-create together. And it's for the benefit of everyone,...