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Project AGAP.AI A Leap Forward in AI Literacy for Philippine Students

As a private investigator with a passion for technology, I'm thrilled to explore innovative initiatives that can enhance education. In this blog post, we'll delve into Project AGAP.AI, a groundbreaking initiative launched by the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in basic education.

What is Project AGAP.AI?

Project AGAP.AI, which stands for Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, aims to equip students with AI literacy skills that can be used safely and meaningfully in education and beyond. Launched on January 9, 2026, this initiative seeks to prepare students for a future where AI is ubiquitous.

The Three Tracks of Project AGAP.AI

The project has three tracks

1. Using AI tools in teaching and learning This track focuses on utilizing AI tools to support teachers, improve instructional delivery, and enhance student engagement.
2. Teaching AI itself This track introduces students to AI concepts, including ethics and computational thinking, to prepare them for a future where AI is pervasive.
3. Applying AI to improve education systems This track applies AI tools to improve education systems, such as grading, lesson preparation, and administrative tasks.

Inspiration from MIT's Day of AI

Project AGAP.AI draws inspiration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Day of AI, a free curriculum that introduces AI concepts to young learners. The initiative follows a spiral approach, moving from awareness to more technical work and critique.

Foray into AI Literacy for Students

The program begins with Grade 6 students, who learn to discern where AI is used in daily digital life. They are introduced to the concept that people design these systems, so human bias and motives can appear in what they produce. The message is clear use AI as a supplementary tutor, not as a homework shortcut.

Elevating Expectations

By Grade 10, students are expected to think and work like designers and developers. They learn to understand how data becomes predictions or generative outputs using block-based or text-based programming languages like Python. They also tackle algorithmic fairness and data privacy, applying AI tools to real community problems such as environmental monitoring or localized data analysis.

Guardrails for AI Literacy

To ensure the safe and ethical use of AI, Project AGAP.AI includes guardrails such as

Foundational Guidelines on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Basic Education
Compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012
Training for educators to detect misinformation and biased outputs

Ambitious Targets for AI Literacy

The initiative aims to train 150,000 parents nationwide and reach 1.5 million participants overall. In-service training (Inset) modules are planned for the second quarter of 2026, including the use of AI for grading and lesson preparation.

Conclusion The Real Test is Scale*

As a private investigator professional, I believe that AI literacy is crucial for students to navigate the complexities of digital life. Project AGAP.AI has the framework in place, but the real test will be whether it reaches the classrooms that need it most.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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